Staff cuts at magazines and webzines means increased competition

January 17, 2001 - While the dot-com media companies have led the way in cutting staff, or ceasing to exist at all, print publications are steadily feeling the pinch as a soft ad market is predicted for 2001. With each staff reduction, writers with great editorial qualifications are joining the ranks of the unemployed.

The question is, will these people start seeking freelance opportunities to fill the void as they job hunt? Although there is no crystal ball to see the future through, wise fulltime freelance writers will review all aspects of their work and anticipate the probability of greater competition for assignments.

From query letters to final payment, each phase of a freelance project needs to be more tightly controlled than ever. Seeking new markets for your work could prove to be a worthwhile use of time now, broadening your reach so that if one publication does not bite, you have plenty of other places to pitch your ideas.

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