Writing for the Magazine Industry: Governmental

I know many people who love politics and some really know what they're talking about. But, I can not count the multitude of wanna-be writers that think they have what it takes to be an authority on politics today. Fortunately for them, there are venues that would be happy to hear what they have to say. Of course, some of them might want to proof read their work a few times before submitting as this could be a very good move in their career. I have referred numerous freelance writers to these places before and for some it has worked out well. If you think you know enough about politics please give it a try... after all ranting and raving only gets people ticked of at you, but if you have worth saying then you should do it with authority and style.

Writing for the Magazine Industry: Military

Military Magazine (www.milmag.com): The Editor of this fine magazine is John D. Shank. 80% of all work comes from freelance writers. Work based on Military history including war chronicles is welcome here. Although there may not be pay this is a respectable magazine that will serve greatly as a credit for other magazine jobs you may get in the future.

Military Review: Your editor contact is Col. William Darley. This is for active military personnel and contains military affairs, strategic issues and more. 100% is written by freelance writers. Excellent for credit reference.

Military History: This magazine specializes in history, strategies, tactics and weaponry. The editor that you will need to contact is Jon Guttman and he usually pays around $400 per article and $200 for columns. 95% of all work featured is by freelance writers.

Parameters: This magazine is managed by Editor Col. Robert H. Taylor. He is retired. Pay will vary depending on the piece and quality. Topics and interests are primarily for retired personnel. 100% of these featured are written by freelance writers.

Writing for the Magazine Industry: Politics

Vietnam: This magazine is dedicated to revealing every angle of this conflict and the politics behind it. It pays between $150- $300 depending highly upon the type of work. Must be factual and creatively written. The editor to contact is David T. Zabecki.

American History (www.thehistorynet.com/ahi ): This features political, social and cultural aspects. The payment is usually .15 to .20 per word. They should be well researched, written and have good sentence structure and spelling. Quality counts. The Editorial Director for this magazine is Roger Vance.

The American Enterprise: About 80% of this magazine is written by freelance writers. This magazine includes articles dealing with opinions in politics, interviews, government, and management. You can send a query or complete manuscript to tae@aei.org , your contact is the senior editor, Win Myers. They ask for articles between 1,000 and 2,000 words. www.taemag.com . Payment ranges $100-$200.

The American Legion Magazine: This magazine includes articles on veteran's affairs, U.S. Army, national security, social issues, foreign affairs and patriotism. Nearly 72% of this magazine is written by freelance writers. Send a query with an outline and writing samples to John B. Raughter magazine@legion.org Articles run 750-2,000 words. Payment varies.

Writing for the Magazine Industry: In Conclusion

I hope this has been of some help to freelance writers everywhere. Politics is a sticky subject and sometimes it can be quite fulfilling and gratifying to be able to speak with some authority on certain subjects. If you have the gusto for the political arena then I wish you well in your endeavors. Good luck.