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Articles Database Share this article on Facebook The Metaphysical Market Find Your New-Age Niche Hobbies and interests that some might consider out of the norm can lead to money making opportunities. Arts and crafts hobbyists have for years had access to magazines dedicated specifically to their passion. And many writers have used periodicals of this type to break into print. Another popular topic is gaining steam with each passing year. Magazines, books, and web sites addressing New Age topics are popping up more and more at your local pharmacy, bookstore and on your desktop. Readers with an interest in paranormal, mystical and otherworldly resources have many more options than they did just five years ago. And if you are a writer, New Age topics could turn into your bread and butter. Are you an astrologer or a tarot reader? Or perhaps you just have an uncanny ability to see ghosts or commune with spirits from the great beyond. If so, the growing New Age market could be a place for you to showcase your knowledge. My interest in astrology led to my first published article. After that success, I put my knowledge of the stars to the test, crafting and submitting more articles on this specialty market. Over time, my New Age clip file grew. And so did my confidence. In fact, I loved writing about astrology so much, that I landed a column on the subject. "Eye On The Stars" is featured in a business monthly read by thousands of people. But as with any specialty subject, there are pitfalls to writing for metaphysical publications. For instance, I met another writer who writes for computer magazines. After I told her my specialty, she laughed quite openly. "Do you really believe that hogwash?" was the crux of her response. When I answered in the affirmative, our email correspondence ended abruptly. The issue of pay is also one to consider. When I first began my search for appropriate markets for my writing, many of the publications that I contacted paid only in contributors copies, bylines or not at all. At the time, I was just happy to see my name in print. But there comes a time when you'll want to be compensated for your work. Thankfully, the new millennium ushered in a growing interest in metaphysical topics; more publications are offering standard pay and contracts. The following are quick tips to get New Age writers started.
Mystical subjects are becoming more and more popular; and now there is a burgeoning marketplace in which you can market your wares. Whether your New Age interest is business related, a spiritual journey or simply a hobby, writing about these topics can be profitable, stimulating and fun. NEW AGE MARKETS New Witch P.O. Box 641 Point Arena, CA 95468 Phone: (707) 882-2052 Fax: 707-882-2793 Contact: Managing Editor, Dagonet Dewr Email: dagonet_dewr@gmx.net Pays .01 per word Excepts e-queries and submissions From the web site: New Witch gladly accepts essays, factual articles, fiction, poetry, column ideas, artwork, photographs, personal experiences, and ranting feedback relevant to our subject matter, goals, and readership. *NOTE-New Witch is a new print magazine set to launch Fall 2002-any day now) I've just finished working with the managing editor on a feature article, and I liked my experience with them. Fate PO Box 460 Lakeville MN 55044-0460 Contact: Phyllis Galde, Editor Email fate@fatemag.com Pays $25 for departments; more for features No e-queries *NOTE-Fate is well known among the metaphysically inclined; it's been around for over 50 years. It's run by one of the foremost New Age book publishers, Llewellyn. Star IQ Contact: Jeff Jawer, Publisher Email: jjawer@stariq.com Accepts astrology articles on various topics from 100-800 words *NOTE-Star IQ is a general astrology site that seeks to teach and entertain its visitors. General interest and mid-level articles are best. |