Fred Burn Co.

Let the readers know what is in store for them by the ” blaze” inyour first paragraphs of an article.
There are two kinds ofarticles; those which cover things in general and can bepublished at most any time, and current events.
The best place tostart with these kind of articles is the local newspaper with agoal of syndication to many other media.
In order dor acceptance by the editor there must be a local twistof personal interest to the readers.
The ununusual and odd thingsabot people and their vocation and gives the reader a departurefrom the daily drudgery are the best and most saleable articlesto write about.
This includes adventure,mystery, murder, money,accidents, discoveries, economy, history, illness, jail,jealousy, obsessions, quacks, struggles, taxes, etc.
You must attract attention from the first words when writingfeature stories for a newspaper type publication, where as anovel or short story for a magazine builds to a climax andgenerally clears up all the loose ends at completionFor a magazine article to sell to the publisher “action” in thefirst and last part is a must, while the body copy is devoted tonarrative or explanations with a number of vital incidents tokeep the action alive.
Keep the writing “flowing” in such amanner the reader will anxiously read ahead to see what happensnext.
When it is possible to do so without distorting the truth, addsome fiction to your life stories to keep them interesting andalive! Submit 8x 10 glossy print photos if possible as often thepicture will be the difference between acceptance and rejection.
It will pay you to get a good camera so you can snap pictures togo along with the articles.
When submitting your copy, put your name, address and phonenumber at the upper left cover of the first page and total numberof words containeed in the article on the upper right side.
Ifyou are submitting an article to the newspaper a title will notbe necessary as the editor will usually determine after reviewingthe article.
Leave plently of room at the top of the pages, use double spacingand wide margins so there is plenty of space for editing.
Numberthe pages at the top.
preferable on the right hand side.
Typeonly on the front side of each page.
Enclose a Stamped, selfaddressed return envelope.
Lay it out so your name always appearswith the article so that you will gain recognition as a writer.
There are millions of things to write about so you should nver bewithout ideas for your articles.
To get the ideas all you need todo is go through the dictionary and write about anything andeverything that comes to mind, based on the more practical words.