Do You Need to be an Expert to Write a Newspaper Column?

GENERAL QUESTIONS

·	What is a “Syndicated Newspaper Column?“

·	How is an “Article” different than a “Column?”

·	How does one get syndicated?

·	Should I “syndicate” or “self-syndicate?”

·	How does Market2Editors work?

·	Which do editors prefer - e-mail or snail-mail?

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

·	Does Market2Editors send to ALL newspaper editors?

·	Are there any Newspaper Columns Market2Editors turns down?

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

·	How will newspaper editors contact me?

·	What are my chances of getting published?

·	Does Market2Editors guarantee you will sell your newspaper column?

MONEY MATTERS

·	How much money does a syndicated columnist make?

·	How much should I charge for my syndicated newspaper column?

·	What are the benefits of writing a syndicated newspaper column?

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

WRITING YOUR COLUMN

·	How do I craft my syndicated newspaper column?

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

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

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

·	How many words should my newspaper column be?

·	Any tips for editing my own writing?

·	How important is my newspaper column’s title?

·	How do I write a compelling query letter?

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?

·	What are the prices and how do I order?

Happily, all of us are an experts on something--even if it’s just living long enough to be a “baby boomer.”

Fortunately, you don't need a degree to be "expert" enough to write a newspaper column. A proven record running your own small business might be enough to convince editors you can write about all things entrepreneur--IF your sample column supports shows degree-worthy insight.

And as for your writing credits, most editors consider the quality of your newspaper column as proof you can write.

If you have been published, definitely mention it, but in the end, it is the column that you send them that will sell--or not sell-- them on your credentials.

Ed Domaingue wants to add my newspaper column to his paper. By the way, you were right. He did appreciate me calling him. And guess what? I underestimated the cost. He volunteered $25.00/newspaper column. He said to add that to the proposal letter.