CarDesigner2020 asked:
I want to write automotive articles for my local newspaper company. The current articles that they use are not well written and I can write better. I was just curious as to how I sould approach the newspaper with my proposal to write for them, or should I do it through another service. I was looking at Scripps Howard News Service, but I can’t find a way to become a writer. Can I even do this, or are there any other agencies out there in which I can become a member, and newpaper/magazines and buy my articles from me? Thanks Alot
Wanda
I want to write automotive articles for my local newspaper company. The current articles that they use are not well written and I can write better. I was just curious as to how I sould approach the newspaper with my proposal to write for them, or should I do it through another service. I was looking at Scripps Howard News Service, but I can’t find a way to become a writer. Can I even do this, or are there any other agencies out there in which I can become a member, and newpaper/magazines and buy my articles from me? Thanks Alot
Wanda
Tags: Newpaper, Proposal, Scripps Howard News
You need to find out who the editor of the automotive articles is. Is there an editor listed for the section they run in. If there is not an editor listed, is there a contact number. It’s best to go to the actual editor of that section rather than the managing editor of the paper.
Contact the appropriate editor and say that you are interested in writing for him or her and ask if you can send a resume and some writing samples. When you send the resume and clips, write a cover letter that lists three to five solid ideas you have for automotive articles.
As far as Scripps Howard, most of those articles are written by staff writers at papers that Scripps Howard owns. They are repurposed and sold through the news service. I don’t believe they use many freelancers.