Syndicating Your Articles

Read it

2	Ask other editors to read it

3	Wait for the next meeting to discuss how it would fit with the newspaper columns already in their paper; discuss who is writing on a similar subject; and if they are willing to dump that newspaper columnist in favor of you.

4	Pull the other guy's newspaper column from the newspaper to see if anyone notices.

5	Call more meetings to discuss those results

6	Make a collective decision to dump the other columnist.

7	Call and offer you the gig.

A newspaper is a mosaic where all newspaper columns fit together so there is something of interest to the most readers possible. And because it takes a very long time for readers to even notice a new newspaper column, it might take years for you to produce a loyal following. You are asking editors to invest in your writing when it might not pay off for a very long time. This is not a light decision they have to make.

Will YOU be successful?

The answer is, you should experience the same sort of success rate which you have already experienced in your writing history. If you have consistently sold your writing, then you should be “successful” because you are obviously a good writer with a knack for submitting articles that are what editors need at the moment. Through Market2Editors, you will be able to send to many more outlets than you could on your own, so you should do well. If you can’t manage to publish your phone number on the bathroom wall of a bad juke joint, then this service might not work for you either.

You may be pleased with the response, or you might not be--but I can guarantee, no matter how newspapers you get, you'll think it should have been more.

So you won’t tell me how many responses I can expect?

Actually, the reason I am fudging is because, given that editors negotiate directly with the client, I am not even privy to this information.

Although Market2Editors can help you craft your newspaper column and query, ultimately we are just the postman. We can’t take credit for your success -- nor when things don’t turn out so well. All we do is send.

Will I get more personal responses if I send my newspaper column on my own?

Yes, you will get more responses, but this doesn’t mean you will get more “yesses.” That’s because many editors are polite and if you send them a personal note, they might feel obligated to respond. But not obligated enough to publish you if they have no room or are not interested in your topic.

So won’t editors at least write to tell me they like my newspaper column?

Probably not. Primarily because they don’t want to play, “Pick me! Choose me! Love me!” with a writer whose work they can’t use at the moment. If they need you, they’ll let you know.

This is exactly why we suggest 4 - 6 newspaper column submissions. Launching a newspaper column is an ongoing process of building name recognition, showing consistency in your writing and banking on an existing newspaper columnist falling out of favor. Or, of course, that the editor who passed on your work being fired for their poor judgment in not choosing you to begin with.

You need to keep your samples in their mind while they go through this extended process.

GENERAL QUESTIONS

·	What is a “Syndicated Newspaper Column?“

·	How does Market2Editors work?

·	What response can I expect from submitting my syndicated newspaper column?

·	Which do newspaper editors prefer -- E-MAIL or snail-mail?

·	Does Market2Editors guarantee you will sell your syndicated newspaper column?

MONEY MATTERS

·	How much money will I make from writing a syndicated newspaper column?

·	How can writing a syndicated newspaper column change my life?

·	What should I charge for writing my syndicated newspaper column?

WRITING YOUR COLUMN

·	How do I write a compelling query letter?

·	How do I craft my syndicated newspaper column?

·	Any “style tips” I should know?

·	Should my newspaper column be daily, weekly or monthly?

·	Is my column’s topic of interest to newspaper editors?

·	How many words should my newspaper column be?

·	How important is my newspaper column’s title?

·	Do you need to be an expert to write a newspaper column?

MANAGING YOUR NEW CAREER

·	Do you have a sample contract for newspaper columnists?

·	How do I bill editors for my syndicated newspaper column?

SUBMITTING YOUR WORK

·	How many columns do I need to write to get started?

·	How will newspaper editors contact me?

·	How will my syndicated newspaper column be presented to editors?

·	Does Market2Editors send to ALL newspaper editors?

·	How can I be sure my syndicated newspaper column isn’t seen as spam?

·	What are the prices?