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Getting Your Article Published

Written by: Leanne Bucaro

Article Overview: Here are tips and guidelines on getting your article published.

Getting Your Article Published

The first thing you need to do before putting pen to paper, or phoning an editor with a proposal, is research. Identify your target publication and obtain several copies, read them, and get a feel for the style.

In addition to style, take note of the average length and kinds of articles the publication publishes. This is useful information and will act as a guide when writing for the publication.

Most contributor guidelines say that you must submit a proposal by sending an email to the editor. Don’t just write the article and submit it - contact the editor by phone first, and then follow up with an email. Editors are there to assist you; they want and need good content. An editor’s job is to check content, advise, and get good articles published.

The first hurdle is coming up with a good original idea. Ideas may come to you when you are doing something totally unrelated, now make sure to write them down, or put them in your PDA (Blackberry, Trio etc) or you just might forget.

When writing, keep it simple. Never assume prior knowledge - explain everything and write in the first person (that is, “I” and “you” as oppose to “one” and “it”).

To have any chance of getting published, the writer must grab the reader's attention right from the first paragraph. The leading paragraph of an article is the most important. Outline your article before writing. Write an outline using the basics of introduction, body, and conclusion.

Have your article reviewed before submission. Even the most careful writer is bound to make spelling, and perhaps grammatical errors. Some of your ideas may be fuzzy because you're "too close" to the material. Get several people to critique your article before you file it to the publication.

Make sure to deliver your article when asked, or when promised to the editor. In case of an emergency, let the editor know asap about the situation and try to work something out– being conscientious even during a crises will be benefit you in the long run, because the news, especially your news needs to be published!

Your reason for writing for a publication is to garner exposure for your business. Since you’re not journalist, you are not expected to write about subjects that you aren’t familiar with. So, write about your views, observations, trends, and make sure to give your opinions about your industry and the world around you.

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