The Everything Guide To Magazine Writing: From Writing Irresistible Queries to Landing Your First Assignment-all You Need to Build a Successful Career

by Kim Kavin

Magazine writing has its own set of rules and guidelines that can befuddle anyone trying to break into the business. The Everything Guide to Magazine Writing clarifies the process by providing you with insider tips and guidance to achieve success in this exciting field. With this practical and authoritative book, you'll learn everything from how to come up with ideas that sell to handling billing and taxes. Kim Kavin, a successful and talented writer who has turned magazine writing into a lucrative career, teaches you how

Genres: Writing

304 pages, Paperback

First published March 13, 2007

About the author

I joined the high school newspaper as a freshman, went on to graduate from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism and spent years as a daily newspaper editor before becoming executive editor of Yachting magazine. After more than three years in that job, I left in 2003 to follow my passion and become a full-time freelance writer and editor.

My primary area of expertise is luxury travel by boat, and in 2012, I published my ninth book, "Little Boy Blue: A Puppy's Rescue from Death Row and His Owner's Journey for Truth." It let me combine my journalism experience with my desire to help all dogs live better lives. In May 2016, my second dog book will be released. Its title is "The Dog Merchants: Inside the Big Business of Breeders, Pet Stores and Rescuers."

Reviews

[Crissy · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent read. Guided my through my first project!

[Schmacko · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a pretty basic book. If you know nothing about the business side, it's a good place to start. It covers contracts, tracking assignments, copywrights, etc.

[Peggy Dekay · Rating 3 out of 5]

SHORT ON USEFUL INFORMATION

If you are a newbie, then pages of information on how to open a business account or organize your office supplies drawer may be vital. But ... I suspect for many who buy and read this book may be looking for more information on markets, sample query letters and ways to "newsjack." Information on how to reframe old articles for multiple markets by doing things like changing the location and story angle but using the same research might also have been useful. The book is fine for beginners. More experienced writers (and readers) may find it wanting.