It’s natural for freelance writers to aim big and pitch national magazines. After all, national magazines are the ones that everyone has heard of from New York to Seattle, but there are many opportunities closer to home in regional magazines.
Many cities have a regional magazine and some even have more than one. Then, there are magazines devoted to states. It doesn’t take long for the opportunities to multiply.
However, don’t let their proximity fool you. Regional magazines pay well—sometimes better than the national publications—and they expect high-quality work from their freelancers. If you bring your A-game, regional magazines can provide the perfect opportunity to get an assignment and a byline. As
