Category: Becoming a Journalist

How to Query a Magazine Editor and Land an Assignment

As a seasoned magazine journalist and a nonfiction editor, I know how to query a magazine editor and what type of pitch makes an editor sit up and take notice. I also know what mistakes will make one never get past the first sentence or two. These days, the best way to approach an editor [...]

Monday July 19th, 2010 in Becoming a Journalist, Journalism, Magazine Journalism, Query Letter, Query Letters | No Comments »

How to Take the First Step Towards Becoming a Journalist

So you say you want to become a journalist…The first step you must take involves coming up with an idea you can pitch to a newspaper or magazine. If you want to write for a newspaper, look for news stories about which the local newspaper might not be aware. Maybe you know a local organization [...]

Thursday June 24th, 2010 in Becoming a Journalist, Journalism | No Comments »