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Freelance Opportunities

  • 22-09-2009 8:51pm
    #1
    Fukuyama
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,023 ✭✭✭


    Hi Guys,
    I'm a freelance writer looking to branch out into the newspapers and magazines. Basically, I was wondering if any of the experienced freelancers and journalists have any good tips for which magazines to pitch.

    Which magazines use freelancers more?

    Any responses appreciated as I feel like I'm pitching ideas into a black hole!

    -Dean:D


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  • #2
    R.D. aka MR.D
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,643 ✭✭✭R.D. aka MR.D


    Hi!

    I don't have much to offer but a bit of support.

    It's a bloody difficult business especially if you don't have connections as thats pretty much how it seems to work.

    My only advice is to target magazines that you may have a special knowledge in, your speciality.

    Also ring up the editor of the section etc. Try build some relationships!

    Hope things go well for you.


  • #3
    Fukuyama
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,023 ✭✭✭Fukuyama


    Thanks R.D.

    I know - unfortunately my specialty is technology, current affairs, culture and the likes.

    Technology magazines are few in number in Ireland and are hard to pitch in England.

    Anyone have any ideas??

    -Dean


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