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Markets & Jobs Nonfiction
Nonfiction is a broad market, encompassing various formats and distribution channels. The digital space, including e-books, audiobooks, and online platforms, is a major growth area.
- Book Publishers: Traditional and independent publishers are major markets. Some examples include HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, and university presses like Oxford University Press. Some publishers, such as Andrews McMeel Publishing, accept proposals directly from authors without agents.
- Magazines and Journals: General interest and niche magazines publish a wide range of nonfiction, from literary journalism to personal essays and industry-specific articles. Examples include The Atlantic, The New Yorker, and Creative Nonfiction Magazine.
- Online Platforms & Websites: Blogs, content websites, and digital news outlets are significant markets. Many have specific contributor guidelines, such as Vox’s First Person section or The Christian Science Monitor’s Home Forum.
- Corporations and Consulting Firms: Businesses hire writers for in-house content, technical documentation, public relations materials, and consulting services.
Current Market Trends
- Timely Topics: High consumer demand for books and articles addressing current events, political discourse, and high-profile true crime investigations.
- Health and Wellness: Continued interest in personal health optimization, longevity, mental health, and self-help categories.
- Cultural Narratives: A growing appetite for works that explore marginalized perspectives, re-examine history, and cover social issues.
- Digital Growth: While print is still significant in some genres (like travel books), digital formats, particularly audiobooks and e-books for ages 25-44, are key areas of growth.
- Niche and Specialized Content: Growth in highly specialized topics and niche markets, allowing writers with specific expertise to thrive.
the Power of the Press
Linda Sherwood
This article is a follow-up to “How to be a (shiver) reporter.” The dead air greeted me across the phone lines. The person on the other end had hung up seconds after I’d uttered the words, “This is Linda Sherwood, I’m a reporter.” I hadn’t even had time to finish my sentence.
An Interview with Holly Ambrose
Holly Ambrose has a degree in journalism from Florida International University in North Miami. Her publishing career began with freelance articles, which she continues to write today. Holly worked previously as an editor for a children’s educational CD-ROM and had a stint as editor/writer of a quarterly magazine for a non-profit organization.
Write Your Way to $1000 a Month
By Shirley Kawa-Jump
A lot of writers will tell you that making $1000 a month from writing isn’t all that difficult. But how do they do it? When I set a goal for “x” number of dollars to make from my writing, I do several things to accomplish that goal: Diversify — particularly in a still-rocky economy, diversity is the key to ongoing income. I write primarily business and parenting articles, with a large portion of my business articles in trade magazines.
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