{"id":29224,"date":"2021-03-18T11:17:15","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T15:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=29224"},"modified":"2021-03-23T20:13:17","modified_gmt":"2021-03-24T00:13:17","slug":"get-published-in-a-magazine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/get-published-in-a-magazine\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Published in a Magazine in 5 Simple Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you want to get published in a magazine but don&#8217;t know where to start? How do you increase the chances of getting your idea accepted for publication?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting coverage in a media outlet\u2014for example, by publishing an opinion piece in a magazine or a newspaper\u2014exposes you to an audience of thousands or sometimes millions of people. But it&#8217;s not an easy feat to get published in a reputable magazine if you don&#8217;t have previous media exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-get-your-book-published\/\">how to get published<\/a> in a magazine in five simple steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get Published in a Magazine: The 5-Step Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you want to get published in a magazine or a newspaper outlet? The simplest method is to follow these five steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Decide what type of content you want to pitch. <\/strong>For instance, do you want to write an opinion piece on a current social issue? Do you want to be interviewed about your career so far? Do you want to write a short column on your area of expertise?<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To increase the chances that your idea gets accepted for publication, make it original. For example, approach an old issue from a new angle, or discuss the unique insights you\u2019ve gained from working in your industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Decide which publication you\u2019d like to feature in. <\/strong>Start small\u2014for instance, with a local newspaper or a trade journal. National media outlets are unlikely to accept a pitch from someone with no previous media exposure. Likewise, choose a publication that\u2019s relevant to your industry or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/what-are-you-curious-about\/\">your interests<\/a>. There\u2019s no point approaching a magazine about construction to pitch an opinion piece about the most important developments in the tech industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Write and send your pitch. <\/strong>Once you\u2019ve decided upon a publication, find out who specifically you need to send your pitch to\u2014for instance, the editor who covers the topic you want to write about.&nbsp;Describe your piece\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/core-message\/\">main point<\/a>, why you think it&#8217;s interesting, and why you\u2019re the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/hiring-the-right-people\/\">right person<\/a> to write about it. Make your pitch brief\u2014no more than a few sentences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Follow up with the publication.<\/strong> A few days to a week after you send your pitch, email the editor to find out whether they plan to run your piece. 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