Writers Unbound

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Here’s Part two…from A. Mueller’s old draft. I will add comments at the end of the blog.

Trade Journals

A few resources and possibilities.

• A great article about writing for trade journals here at Writer Gazette. (Note that the links at the bottom of the article are outdated.)
• Another great article with lots of tips here at Writer’s Apprentice. If you’ve never considered writing for trade journals, or you’re wondering what a trade journal is, read at least one of those articles.

A couple of trade magazines worth checking into -

• HomeCare Magazine, for at home medical supplies, home care equipment. Check the About page and Contact page. There is nothing specific about submissions on the HomeCare Magazine website, but I’ve found that often the trade magazines don’t put up Writer’s Guidelines or Submission info on their websites. Their websites are usually directed toward the readers of the magazines, the industry professionals. They are not sites the average consumer (or freelance writer) would stumble over in search of something fun to read or something profitable to write about. So you’ll have to take some initiative, read through some articles, gather ideas and information, and make a query. Could well be worth your time.
• MeetingsNet home page houses several different trade magazines related to the conference, hospitality, and business meeting industry. It will be best to browse and find the correct contact information for the specific magazine you want to query.
• Lots of opportunity possible here at Expert Business Source. Topics include e-business, sales and marketing, insurance, work life, and human resources. The group has a strong online presence with blogs, newsletters, and archives. The About page directs those interested to contact the editorial team.
• Home Accents Today provides an editorial calendar (a .pdf file).

Give your best and make it a good day.

Comment:

This article provides terrific ideas jogging resources. Don’t stop here. Make a list of you fav mags, areas of life that you are passionate about and publications that give you ideas which could be developed into articles or short stories. Take some time to do an article a week on one of these topics. The find a place to post the article and post a comment about it elsewhere. This would be a fine tool to build your publishing vitae, make some cash, and remind the world you are here writing. Have fun! Comment by Mary MacIntyre, blogger