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How To Become a Freelance Magazine Writer or Fashion Journalist

From , former About.com Guide

Find your niche

How to Become a Freelance Fashion Writer
(c) Steve Woods, licensed to About.com
Most magazines have a fashion or style section. Through the previous step you should be able to determine your favorite type of publication (art, fashion, trade, etc.). Perhaps you want to write about avant-garde Parisian fashion or maybe preppy maternity trends are more your thing...the possibilities are endless!
  1. Assess your natural talent
  2. Research various publications
  3. Find your niche
  4. Focus on a certain style
  5. Compile contact information
  6. Create some writing clips
  7. Contact Editors
  8. Wait for a response
  9. Have Reasonable Expectations

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