Ideas do not have to be limited to these topics. Perhaps you once lived in the UK and could write a piece reminiscing about your time there and the memories you have about a particular area. Perhaps your distant relatives hailed from one of the counties and passed on tales of local traditions. Perhaps you would like to write seasonal material or know of a particular craft or game that is unique to that part of the world. Whatever the case, remember to ensure that it is of relevance to the county and will be of interest to the magazine's readers.
Payment tends to vary.
In general, pay rates for this market are not all that high, mainly due to the publications' limited circulation. But if you're interested in building up your writing credits, or enjoy researching new and interesting material, writing for UK county magazines can prove to be a highly rewarding and enjoyable experience. A Way to Win Your International Spurs , by Dave Rice. For a list of county magazines, see UK County Magazine Directory . This article originally appeared in the Inkspot newsletter Global Writer's Ink .