“Unlocking the Secrets: Insider Tips for Freelance Writers to Captivate Editors and Get Published!”
Following the Writer’s Guidelines
Magazines provide their own “writer’s guidelines” to tell writers what the editor wants and doesn’t want; what type of articles and departments are open to freelance writers; typical word length; response times; and how to submit material.
Follow the magazine’s guidelines exactly. Editors receive hundreds of submissions monthly. Laziness on your part will likely result in a rejection. I type my query letter or finished article in 12-point Times New Roman or Courier New and double-space. I put my name and contact information in the upper left-hand corner. I like to use 1.5″ inch margins. A magazine’s guidelines will tell you if the editor prefers query letters or finished manuscripts.
