What kind of writer are you? Are you a full time freelancer (or wanna be?). Are you doing this part time for just a little extra money? Or is writing more of a hobby for you? Do you view yourself as an artist- are as a salesman? Read this article about the 6 different kinds of freelance writers, and then come back and tell me where you fit in. I promise to target at least some articles to each kind of writer that replies!

As many of you may have read, this reader wasn't having any luck with their queries to magazines back in the Spring. Yesterday I got another writer with the same problem, and have expounded on three more reasons your pitch may not be working.

I know this is a tough nut to crack, and I know the rejections are annoying. But, it's not impossible- I swear. If at all possible, go for volume. Send out a spate of 10 to 15 well-written, well-aimed pitches in one weekend. Cover your bases, increase your odds. If you give up, you will never be printed. It's as simple as that.

Are you successfully getting published? I'd like to know how many pitches you send out in a month.