.... a Journalism/English degree and/or a strong writing background (talent + experience)are important, if not essential, to land a job with any decent mag. I used to write reviews/editorials for hi tech in Canada and it's a lot harder (more work?) than you may, at first glance, think .... far from a dream job. Interviewing, travel, deadlines, rewrites, manufacturer's claims and flames and editing are all part of the game. Not to mention so-so pay.
But there was a certain euphoria when an article appeared in print. And my editor gave me carte blanche, (rare in this biz)-- only intervening to correct my horrific spelling. A kinda' miss it all.
All that said, if you are passionate and have a touch of talent, why not submit a short article to a mag or two(after you've done at least three rewirtes and had it proofed)and then follow up by phone. You never know ...good freelance writers are difficult to find .. really great ones are highly sought after. --Lorne
But there was a certain euphoria when an article appeared in print. And my editor gave me carte blanche, (rare in this biz)-- only intervening to correct my horrific spelling. A kinda' miss it all.
All that said, if you are passionate and have a touch of talent, why not submit a short article to a mag or two(after you've done at least three rewirtes and had it proofed)and then follow up by phone. You never know ...good freelance writers are difficult to find .. really great ones are highly sought after. --Lorne