Which magazines might be interested in my writing?

October 14, 2007 11:52 AM

I'd like to get published. What are some good business motivational magazines to submit my work to?

I enjoy writing, and want to do more. I submitted a story during a writing seminar, and the instructors insisted I try to get it published. It's a short piece about following through on your goals and dreams, and that anything is possible if you dedicate yourself to it. I figure it's time to follow my own advice and dedicate myself to getting published.

I think it would be best suited for publications about business, specifically freelancers or others who need to keep themselves motivated. Large circulation and high payment are not a priority, but obviously I want to aim as high as I can. Any input is welcome! Thanks!

posted by The Deej to writing & language (4 comments total)

Reader's Digest perhaps? It's filled with short inspirational and motivational articles. It's the only thing I've read that comes to mind.
posted by PercussivePaul at 3:35 PM on October 14, 2007

I recommend you contact your local writers organization if there is one. I am not talking about writing groups, which are of wildly variable quality and usefulness (although they might be helpful too), but professional or semi-professional groups focusing on helping writers with networking and the business side of things. A list of such organizations is here - possibly Montana has something similar.

Although I now live in the US, I'm not very familiar with American organizations, but you may want to poke around the website of the Professional Writers' Association of Canada, which is the national organization for freelancers there, and which has info on best practices and the like. Perhaps ASJA is their American counterpart? I am just guessing from their mandate.

Some markets are listed here. You'll have to search for what you want since it's a general list.
posted by joannemerriam at 4:49 PM on October 14, 2007

P.P., Reader's Digest was my first thought as well, so thanks for the confirmation.

joannemerriam, excellent suggestions. That gives me some good leads. Thanks tons!
posted by The Deej at 5:29 PM on October 14, 2007

You might want to look at a website called Wooden Horse Publishing. It is a subscription site geared to freelancers.

posted by schoenbc at 1:57 PM on October 15, 2007