Make your column an unquestionable success in one paper and then either approach established syndicates, which are listed in Writer's Market, or sell the column to other papers on your own, which is called self-syndication. When editors look at samples of your work, they are primarily interested in your writing style and mastery of the craft, rather than where the sample was published or how much you were paid. Therefore valuable first clips can result from offering to write for an organizational newsletter, your community newspaper or any other small-circulation publication that is desperate for decent work. All rights reserved. This FAQ is a primer on freelance writing.
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