Do you want a big challenge for your writing career this year ? Why not aim for the sky? Set yourself the objective of being published in an inflight magazine , one of the publications provided by airlines in the seat pockets in front of each passenger .
Many freelance writers dream of being featured in an inflight magazine . Just imagine your article being read by travelers as they fly all over the globe . Many of those magazines will eventually find new homes – from coffee tables to taxis to dentists’ waiting rooms – after passengers carry them away following their flights.
Why Write for In-flight Magazines?
There are several good reasons why getting published in an inflight magazine is a appropriate target for your freelance writing career.
Firstly, there’s exposure . Secondly, you will have an amazing publishing credit to show off in your writing portfolio. Getting assigned other high-paying assignments will become just that little bit easier. Finally , you will be paid well . Most in-flight publications pay very well, with many paying approximately a dollar per word.
Diverse Passengers, Diverse Subjects
Don’t limit your feature article ideas to traditional travel writing. Although a large number of airline passengers are on holiday others travel for business or other reasons. Also, since passengers come from various backgrounds in-flight magazines publish articles on quite a wide range of topics . Their published material often includes articles on travel and adventure, food and entertainment, business, nature and the environment, and many other subjects .
Don’t forget when pitching ideas to an in-flight publication that destinations are critical. Every article must have a connection to the destinations and routes of the airline.
Did I Forget Competition?
There must be a catch, right ? Well, getting published in an inflight magazine is not going to be a walk in the park . You will not be the only freelance writer pitching your queries to these busy editors . To say it will be highly competitive is possibly an understatement.
Editors of inflight publications demand a high quality of work , and they almost always prefer to work with freelance writers who have proven experience and professionalism.
It’s Not For Beginners
What should you do if you have just starting out in freelance writing ? Start somewhere else . Try targeting some local publications. After you have some articles published begin working your way up to regional magazines. As your portfolio grows you will eventually be ready to target inflight publications and other leading publications.
Check out this huge list of inflight publications