Greetings. I didn't notice a sticky on the subject, so I'm posting here.
I love writing fiction, but as a historian, I've also realized how wonderful it can be to write non-fiction as well. The only problem is, I'm not sure how to get started. I refer you to this article:
http://www.sfwa.org/2009/06/7-reasons-fiction-writers-should-sell-nonfiction/
I imagine that writing non-ficiton pieces is a lot like writing fiction. You look at a magazine and see what they want, then write it and pray for the best. However, unlike a fiction magazine that lists genres, many non-fiction magazines do not (at least the few I'm seen, like the Missouri Review).
How do you sell your work? Write it first, or try to get an assignment from an editor?
I love writing fiction, but as a historian, I've also realized how wonderful it can be to write non-fiction as well. The only problem is, I'm not sure how to get started. I refer you to this article:
http://www.sfwa.org/2009/06/7-reasons-fiction-writers-should-sell-nonfiction/
I imagine that writing non-ficiton pieces is a lot like writing fiction. You look at a magazine and see what they want, then write it and pray for the best. However, unlike a fiction magazine that lists genres, many non-fiction magazines do not (at least the few I'm seen, like the Missouri Review).
How do you sell your work? Write it first, or try to get an assignment from an editor?