READ BOOKS FOR FUN AND PROFIT

I enjoy reading a good novel and I do, but as a writer I read to keep up with what's happening in the world of publishing. Also writers tend to read more, to learn what's selling in our craft, to find out what editors are looking for this month, we read market lists and then the magazines we will contact to read the articles they are buying. To be able to sell our work we need to know as much as possible about who we are sending it to.

That's why I thought this would be a market made for writers. There are many different types of magazines looking for book reviews. We all read a great deal so why not put it to work and make some money. Magazines pay anywhere from $25.00 to $200.00 for book reviews. Below I've listed some of those magazines, what they are looking for, in how many words, and what they pay for the review. Most magazines have a section for book reviews, as you read them look for that section and see what they are buying.

While this may not be your goal as a writer, it will bring in some money for something you do anyway. The important thing is to keep writing, everyday and you'll improve as you write by finding better way to express your point of view.

NA'AMAT WOMAN MAGAZINE Pays: $75.00 for approximately 750 words.
http://www.naamat.org Needs: Reviews on fiction and non fiction books with Jewish content.

ASTRONOMY MAGAZINE Pays: $200.00 for a 400 word review.
http://www.astronomy.com Needs: Reviews on astronomy and science related subjects. See guidelines for more information.

GOOD OLD BOAT Pays: $50.00 for reviews of 375-450 words.
http://goodoldboat.com Needs: reviews, articles, & photos

THE WRITER Pays: $50.00 for book reviews.
http://writermag.com Needs: Previews & reviews of Books, videos, software or any product of interest to writers.

ABQARTS MAGAZINE OF THE FINE ARTS Pays:Flat fee $30./$50 for 350-750words
http://www.abqarts.com Needs: Reviews on books about New Mexico or written by residents of New Mexico.
For guidelines by email to: steffanie@abqarts.com

These are a few of the magazines looking for books reviews. Now what I am hearing is magazines don't get enough reviews. This means opportunities for writers to sell their work. I've given you only the basic outline on what these magazines are looking for and what they are paying. Be sure to check the guidelines carefully before submitting your work and always adhere to the letter of the law when it comes to what an editor wants from you. You'll lose the sale of your article or review, before it is read if you don't follow the guidelines. I speak from the voice of experience, as writers we put hours of work in to what we are writing and to do all that, then lose out because of not following guidelines is tragic. So, take it from a writer who knows and dot your t's and cross your i's, give the editors what they want.

I hope you find these articles helpful. I look forward to your comments, questions, and blogs. Feel free to add a blog and pass on any information that will help other writers.
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