How to Write Articles for Magazines

Magazine writing is a craft that stands apart from the kind of writing you might encounter in a newspaper, journal, essay, or full-length book. Even within the broader landscape of magazine writing, many subgenres demand different styles and skills—you’ll approach a long feature article differently than you would a human interest story; tackling an investigative exposés requires a different skill set than writing reviews and cultural criticism. So while your approach to magazine writing will vary depending on the publication and the nature of the article itself, you’ll still need to master the skills that set magazine writing apart from other types of writing.