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The logical, step by step approach of this book is great for new and aspiring writers. Lots of great advice, if you want to write for magazines, this is a must-read!

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This was a promotional item and was not for review. I did not finish this book and will not be able to review it. Thank you.

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This is a perfect guide for those who want to brush up their writing skills and learn how to write magazine articles properly. It is also makes it clear that all of us are capable of writing an article with the correct help and the right mindset.

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Excellent resource for anyone looking to either break into or extend their knowledge of writing for magazines. Would recommend.

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A very useful guide for every aspiring writer, focusing mainly on magazine articles and covering a wide range of dimensions on the subject. The writer uses simple, but not simplistic, language, the book is easy to follow and can be read by everyone. Kerrie Flanagan is honestly trying to help the beginners in writing and her intentions are reflected clearly in the text. I want to thank NetGalley and the publishers for providing a free ARC of this great reference ebook.

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Helpful, informative, and engagingly written. If there is any source that can help you with article writing, it's certainly Writer's Digest.

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This is a fantastic resource for people (like me) who had no idea where to start, but would like to write for magazines. Now I have a much clearer idea, and look forward to putting this advice into practice!

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What a book of encouraging advice I've been looking for, for quite some time. Thankfully, Kerrie Flanagan came along with Writer's Digest Guide to Magazine Article Writing just in time!

As a writer for two websites, and always pitching myself based on the information I read or feel encouraged by and still end up getting declined or hear nothing back at all, this book helps you overcome that successfully and realistically. I can't recommend this book enough!

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A satisfying resource from Writer's Digest. From basics and onwards and upwards through to publication and associated matters, this is sure to be of great value to anyone interested, or indeed already involved in, magazine article writing of any kind. Plenty of tips too and areas that, perhaps, you may not have previously considered. An easy reading guide written in a sympathetic tone.

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Great, simple account of everything you need to know to get into magazine writing. Handy guide for anyone interested in speaking to a wider audience with their writing.

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A lot of information on how to get your articles published in magazines. What to write about, tailoring the article to a specific magazine, getting the article accepted and published. It was okay.

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Hit by writer’s block on your novel? To push that block off your shoulder, try writing magazine articles while also working on your masterwork.

With newspapers closing, “91% of US adults [still] read print magazines.”

This guide is filled with practical advice to write targeted articles that will make some cash and build your brand. From finding ideas, researching markets, staying organized and writing queries, there is much to be done before the article is even written.

I love this Guide to Magazine Article Writing! So useful! So straightforward! 5 stars!

Thanks to Writer’s Digest and NetGalley for an advanced copy.

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Good content that is easily adapted to help anyone writing for a website or blog. It’s easy to follow and doesn’t require cover to cover reading.

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This is a fantastic resource for anyone looking to freelance as a writer. It takes you through every step of the process and brings up a lot of things that many freelancers early in their careers would never even consider! There is so much insight here and is one of the rare writing and publishing guides that I would actually recommend.

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A great compilation of info and advice on how to get published in magazines. Highly recommended, especially for beginning writers or those trying to break in for the first time.

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I've been searching for a resource like this, and it's just what I needed! Flanagan is incredibly thorough and honest. She covers every aspect of magazine writing, from first wanting to do it, through publication and payment. There were things I'd never considered. Now I feel less intimidated by the idea of freelancing and more prepared for what will be involved. There is a ton of information here, so the straight forward style and examples were helpful. I also appreciate that she includes online publications as well as print and addresses the state of magazines/media in today's age of technology.

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When I saw The Writer's Digest Guide to Magazine Article Writing on NetGalley, I decided to request it because I was considering article writing as a new income stream. After reading, I don't see myself going that way; however, the book was still useful as it gave me a few thoughts and tips for improving my blog posts, particular in crafting posts relating to my fiction writing, to draw attention to my stories in a way that isn't just about plugging the blurb etc. With great examples and a nicely laid out, easy-reading format, The Writer's Digest Guide to Magazine Article Writing is a valuable resource for anyone interested in breaking into that kind of employment.

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Does have good tips in writing, that could be used for any type of writing. Good for those who do want to start their writing in magazines or have it fully in magazines. It can be seen as a general writing resource.

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I've been searching for a book on specifically writing for magazines for quite some time. To my surprise there wasn't a plethora of options. Sure I could find various journalism writing aids, but that's not exactly what magazines are necessarily looking for. When I discovered this novel, I had to explore further.

This book was exactly what I was looking for. It gave me insight into not only the writing process itself, but also contracts and rights, and how to pitch ideas. I particularly enjoyed how this guide not only discussed print media, but also online venues as well. The wealth of insight was absolutely phenomenal and was written in a way that avoided technical jargon presented real-life scenarios and tips for success.

Thank you to NetGalley and F+W Media for granting me access to the e-galley of this well curated book. A great deal of gratitude should also be paid to the author, Kerrie Flanagan, for her marvelous contributions for writers trying to navigate their way in magazine writing.

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