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20 Break-In Magazines for New Freelance Writers

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You know…without a lot of experience, writing samples, or a massive portfolio. Build your portfolio. Find Break-in magazines. Break-In Magazines. This magazine published monthly is all about horses. A monthly magazine for people who raise, breed, and show Paint Horses. . Grow your network.

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This is How I Write a Winning Pitch Email for Websites (2024 Guide)

Elna Cain

Pitch email guideline example of what not to pitch Atlas Obscura specifically lays out what they don’t want and things they will never publish for their magazine. This is something that would make a nice writing sample for Sage’s portfolio since it shows more skills than just writing.

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How an Independent Midwestern Publisher Not Only Survives, But Thrives

Jane Friedman

Book publishing is a New York–centric business, to a fault. All of the major US publishers are based there, as are many literary agents. When I visited Chicago this past June, I had the opportunity to meet Doug Seibold, the founder of Agate Publishing , established in 2002. Sometimes certain kinds of books are up. Yes and no.

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Houston Law Blog Editor

Melanie Saxton

I’ve populated websites and also interviewed attorneys for magazine publications, including Katy Christian Magazine and Conroe City Lifestyle. Below is a recently published article from May 2024. Click here to learn more about my writing and journalism portfolio. If it has to do with words, I’m involved!

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Avoid This Scam on Freelancers

Susan Greene

I’m publishing the following information as a warning to other freelancers to not get duped. ” The article will be featured in a magazine that will be distributed to the participants at the program. I want the exclusive right to the article but you can include it in your portfolio. Overview/Introduction.

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Freelance Writing 101: Who is a Freelance Writer?

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They can work for magazines, publications, or websites. While some freelance writers majorly create thought pieces and creative essays for magazines, others ( like me ) take the marketing phase and become a freelance content writer. Put together a small portfolio. Start pitching for jobs, excessively. Use your website.

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Writing an Article vs. Writing a Blog Post: What’s the Difference?

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Many print magazines began posting copies of their articles online. Suddenly, magazine headlines needed to drive traffic, just like blog-post headlines, and headline styles evolved. They published more opinion-driven pieces from thought leaders. Some magazines went online-only. Their style got breezier and more casual.