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OK, I'm new to the forum, new to attempted writing for money, and new to the publishing business altogether.
I'm traveling in Asia right now. I have a good idea for an article about this great little place I am staying and the province in which they reside. I check some threads on the forum that suggest some magazines wanting articles. I find this: http://www.thingsasian.com/writers-guidelines;jsessionid=16E5B91AB3BFCACBA21A8F195CF925E1
Looks pretty good. I can deal with all the rules easily.
What I don't understand is, do I make up an article(s) for publication and submit them and hope they want to publish them and pay me, or do I contact the magazine and ask them if they want my articles?
What is the best way to make my initial contact with publishers?
Will my lack of experience be a factor in determining whether or not they want to deal with me?
Am I going way over my head here? Should I start up with something easier than getting published in a magazine?
I'm traveling in Asia right now. I have a good idea for an article about this great little place I am staying and the province in which they reside. I check some threads on the forum that suggest some magazines wanting articles. I find this: http://www.thingsasian.com/writers-guidelines;jsessionid=16E5B91AB3BFCACBA21A8F195CF925E1
Looks pretty good. I can deal with all the rules easily.
What I don't understand is, do I make up an article(s) for publication and submit them and hope they want to publish them and pay me, or do I contact the magazine and ask them if they want my articles?
What is the best way to make my initial contact with publishers?
Will my lack of experience be a factor in determining whether or not they want to deal with me?
Am I going way over my head here? Should I start up with something easier than getting published in a magazine?
