The Writer is known as the bible for those in the publishing world. The pub has been around since 1887 and as managing editor Aubrey Everett says, “Despite writing trends that may come and go, The Writer has always stuck firm to the commitment to provide readers with practical advice and tips on the craft of writing.”
With 60 to 70 percent of the pub freelance written, there are plenty of opportunities for both well-established and newbie writers. The mag features a host of regular features open to freelancers, including:
• Off the Cuff — Share a personal essay about an aspect of being a writer in 1,000 words.
• Poet to Poet — A section devoted to writing poetry. Pieces run about 500 to 750 words.
• Writer at Work — A writer shares a story about a writing problem and how he or she overcame it. The 750- to 1,500-word section typically covers the fiction genre; it is only open to experienced writers.
• Write Stuff — Compose reviews of books and other products that writers may be interested in. The magazine enlists experienced book reviewers for this column; reviews run 500 to 750 words and includes excerpts.
For more on how to get your articles published in this pub, read: How To Pitch: The Writer.
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