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Theres nothing more exciting than seeing your name in print on a magazine article. For some, that is only a pipe dream. For others, its not. Its a reality. The purpose of this article is to demystify the freelance writing process and hopefully, make your dream of becoming a freelance writer come to fruition one day.

Before you pick up a pen to begin writing, stop for a moment. Identify the publication for which you want to write and read several back issues of it. Three would be sufficient. Study it for its editorial style and read all of the articles in that issue. Also, study the ads to see who theyre aimed toward. If the ads are all school-related, then the target audience is young mothers. Conversely, if the ads are for glamorous products or small-sized clothes, then the target audience is the 18-49 group. Studying ads can help you target your article ideas toward the right group.

In terms of article ideas, they must be pitched one at a time unless youre pitching a series. Look at what the magazine has printed thus far then propose something along the same lines, but make it different. The magazine will be more apt to buy an article that takes its needs and its market into account, but thats slanted differently from what has been printed. Once youve brainstormed your article idea, think about every possible angle, then pitch the best one.

The most important thing about pitching any article idea is a professional presentation. Youll need a well-written query letter that will briefly and concisely summarize the focus of your article as well as how will that article make your editors life easier. The latter is implied, not stated overtly. Of course, youll need to have studied the publications writers guidelines for word count, preferred submission method and the proper editor to whom your packet or query letter should be sent. Some magazines want just a query letter, others want a full packet which includes the letter, the article and/or computer disks, and a bio so the editor will know something about you for possible printing at the bottom of your article.

Above all else, call the magazine and verify the editors name, the correct spelling of his/her name and the mailing address with the receptionist. You might also want to verify the submission method because many magazines are asking that articles be sent in the body of an e-mail or as an attachment usually using MS Word 6.0 sent as an ASCII (text) file or a Rich Text File. Spell the editors name correctly and check the facts and spelling in your article one final time before you send it off. Then, wait patiently for a reply. However, dont stop writing. Get started on your next article and send out at least two queries or articles a week. If you do that, therell always be something coming in and going out.

Hopefully, youll sell lots of articles and work your way up to a contributing editors position. As a contributing editor, youll have some input into the article contents and might even be asked to send in a list of article ideas youd like to write. Also, youll always have work at that magazine--perhaps a column and/or several articles in one issue. Once you get a plum position at one magazine, you can parlay it into several more.

Once you become a regular freelancer, be prepared for anything because youd never know whos reading. Offers to write for other magazines may come as well as other writing-related job opportunities. Always carry business cards with you when you go to industry events or cocktail parties because some of the best deals were made there. In other words, dont underestimate where work will come from.

Once your freelancing work becomes regular, pay attention to the business end of it--namely your taxes. Its better and cheaper to file your income taxes quarterly instead of yearly. Organization is the key to freelancing success because youll have to juggle a lot of submission information, names, dates, responses, etc. If youre not organized, youll never know where you are in the process. Once you put it all down on paper or on a computer organization program, itll make life that much easier.

Here are some other tips to help make freelancing easier: a)Think of it as a job and get dressed for work everyday. Dont be tempted to write nude or in pajamas. b) Stay away from the fridge. You wont get as much exercise as you once did when you were regularly going to the office. Instead, eat healthy snacks and drink water to purify your system. c) Set aside a formal work area or rent desk space somewhere--as long as its quiet. d) Set regular work hours and adhere to them. e)Dont encourage your family and friends to call you during work hours. Surely, theyll not think youre really working and might even pop over for an unannounced visit. That is the time to be rude and march them right back out the door. If you dont take your work seriously, they certainly wont. f)Dont be tempted to work weekends, because once you start, youll never stop. You deserve some time off, so take some. g) After youve worked very hard and are to the point of burnout, reward yourself with short trips or with shopping jaunts to get something you really want.

The most important thing to remember is to be sure that freelancing is what you want to do. Its not easy, but is very rewarding if you stick to it and take it seriously. Build up a library of resource and reference materials and keep your name out there on the editors lips. If you stick to it, you can make it happen. Good luck.