From local publications to national magazines, Greg Daugherty takes the mystery out of magazine article writing, inspiring beginning writers to give journalism a try. Beginning with a clear introduction on how magazines work, Daugherty shows writers how to land assignments and avoid the common mistakes beginners often make.Readers will then learn the basics of developing salable ideas, finding the right markets, creating effective query letters and preparing submissions. In addition, Daugherty addresses the special issues and requirements surrounding the writing life, from dealing with rejection to finding time to write.