The format of writing magazine articles or reports are similar when writing reports to a Newspaper. It is difficult to break into the national magazines but not impossible. You need a robust, convincing story to broke into the magazine national market. This does not mean the need to have an interview with Donald Trump. Listen to the news, read your local newspaper every day, look around you, take note of what your friends are talking about.
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Read at least three back issues (often available at the library if you can’t wait three months to pitch). I know you’ve heard it before, I know it’s common sense. But what I’m saying is, really know the magazine. Know the name of the section your idea fits into, know the general word count of items in that section, know the tone of voice the magazine uses, know how to spell the editor’s name. It’s right on the masthead; there’s no excuse.
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** In order to retain the reader's interest, the article should at all times be interesting and informative.**
- As in newspaper articles, the title must be short, powerful and eye-catching.
- Most magazine articles are also divided into columns to ensure easier reading.
- The writing is structured and separated into paragraphs, usually with an introduction, development (body) and conclusion.
- The writer is always mentioned.
- The topic, tone and style is dependent on the nature of the article, the personality of the writer and the audience to whom it is addressed.
Sources: EBH Joubert, English Grammar in Writing
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