I want to pursue magazine writing. What are my employment prospects in that field?
That remains the most challenging area to break into. But many graduates find their way into these publications over time. Magazines, especially the monthlies, hire few if any staff writers. So the best prospects for immediately writing for a magazine is often through freelance work, or at regional magazines (most cities have at least one and some cities have several), or at alternative weekly newspaper. The regionals and alt-weeklies welcome candidates and have launched many journalists seeking to write for magazines in larger markets. These publications perennially are national prize winners in major competitions, so do not discount them. There are thousands of magazines that cover virtually any subject, so graduates have nearly unlimited outlets to pursue. Writers who develop a niche are likely to find a publication with similar interests. Graduates who freelance have told us that specializing helps them find stories and sell them to editors. Beginners can make as little as 25 cents
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