The Writer's Corner by Lance Freeman Magazine editor reveals publishing secrets any fledgling writers have portfolios bulging with an impressive collection of rejection slips from the most prestigious periodicals. But that's not always enough.
Writers constantly seek that elusive clipping.
Local newspapers are a good outlet, but earning a credit in a glossy magazine is a daunting task unless you already have a long list of bylines or at least correspond from an exotic locale like Bangkok or Scranton. With that in mind, I interviewed Roscoe T. Baffle, noted editor of The Newarker , the urbane weekly from Newark, New Jersey known for its cryptic cartoons and lengthy essays. I hoped he might offer a few secrets and dispel some myths about the magazine world. Mr. Baffle did not disappoint. Following are excerpts from the interview, which have been carefully edited due to space limitations.