A Sure Way to Sell Everything You Write

The other day I picked up two different magazines that contained work by the same author, but rewritten. One of the articles by the author concentrated on the history of the topic at hand, while the other focused on more present day realities related to the topic. I didn't realize it was the same author until I got home and read the articles.

I couldn't help but think to myself, "Wow, this guy is an opportunist, for sure." I wondered to myself if either of the magazine editors had any idea that their rival was running a very similar article in their journal that same month?

Is it possible to sell everything we write? I believe with hard work and studying the markets, it IS possible and should be every writer's goal in the marketplace. Okay, I'm not talking about blogs about bloggers, nor about musings that make little sense. I'm talking about selling everything a writer writes that has a beginning, middle and end. I'm talking about developing ideas into articles that make sense; that share a definite idea, and one that may call for a change in a person's life.

To sell everything you write, consider taking these steps:

1. Begin your research. Read lots of publications.
2. Study the markets.
3. Provide a new angle to an old story.
4. When writing one story, consider writing a companion piece.
5. Sell the editor on two or three ideas surrounding one topic.
6. If you're not sure what to write about, consider the topics you've covered in a blog. Develop on one blog idea per article.
7. If your article is rejected by one magazine, send it out again. Before giving up or rewriting it, send it out 10 times (or even 22 times! Consider the book "Catch 22." The author finally got his work accepted after the 22nd time!)
8. Plan on selling everything you write. When you start writing a blog, an article, or develop an idea, seriously consider what audience would be interested in your topic.
9. Get your name out to editors. Create a resume and a package of some of your published writings. If you've never been published, prepare some of your best writings to share.
10. If you're not sure what sells, scope out the internet for ideas. Read and talk with other writers.

Once you've begun selling everything you write, the next step is writing about everything you sell. These sorts of articles are very popular in writing magazines and online journals. Share your experiences. Personal experiences, if written properly, can be of big interest to other writers.

Finally, don't be afraid to capitalize on your experience and talent. If writing is your passion, don't think that because you're able to sell what you've written that "you've sold out!" Selling your work means that you've been able to catch the attention of an audience and writing staff that believe in your ability to provide important information in a very interesting and entertaining manner.