How to Write How-to Articles for Newspapers,
Magazines and Trade Journals
A live 1-hour teleseminar featuring Joan Stewart, The Publicity Hound
$39.95 + $5 shipping and handling

You will learn:

Why these free articles are more credible than expensive ads

How to find 3 quick ideas for 3 different articles...this will take just a few seconds

Where to find compelling headlines you can steal and rework for your articles...why
  spend hours coming up with your own?

4 things you MUST do before you start writing so editors say "yes"

Where to find a goldmine of information about the publication...don't pitch blindly or
  editors will know you're clueless

4 ways to query editors to see if they want your article—and how to know which way
  is the best way to contact them

The 6 things to do if an editor likes your idea so your article gets maximum attention

The one thing you ALWAYS want printed along with your article...it will attract much
  more attention

What you should never give away if a publication wants your article...most
  beginning writers never think about this, then they're sorry later

The best resource book for understanding copyright and reprint rights...this stuff is
   confusing if you don't know what you're doing

Another great resource book for learning which magazines want how-to articles...you
  may find many you never knew existed!

2 places to find formula headlines you can borrow for your own articles

The one thing the lead of your article should convey to readers so they keep reading

What the “nut” paragraph should do...journalists use this writing technique tool and you
   should, too

  2 ways to explain to readers how to do something...and which is better for
   longer articles

Tips for a great closing so you don't leave readers dangling

The most important part of the article...miss this and you've blown your chance to sell
   readers something

What to do if you see a format for a how-to article that you love...this will make your
   job much easier the next time you write

Whom to query when submitting an idea so you don't waste time contacting the wrong
   journalists and making a pest out of yourself

A trick for shortening your article without altering the meaning

2 things you can offer editors to accompany your article...both will prompt them to
   say "yes"

How to make editors remember you so you can keep writing for them

7 things to do after your article is printed...and REALLY really reap the benefits of all
  your hard work

How to turn a how-to article into a tip sheet that editors will love

What do to if a major publication wants to sell you reprint rights...don't be insulted,
   be savvy! 

A tip for making sure your articles appear EVERYWHERE

6 powerful ways to use your article reprints so people are reading them again and again

A forgotten medium that will welcome your articles

3 places in your neighborhood to find niche publications that want your articles

What to do if you don’t have time to write...I'll show you where to find all the
  help you need


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