How I Made $1,200 from One Article (And How You Can Write for Parenting Magazines Too)

After I’d been a mom for a few years, I hit a point where I wanted to contribute financially, but I didn't have 40 hours a week to give. I was devouring parenting magazines for advice, and one day it clicked: Real moms are writing these.

From Nap-Time Idea to Money in Hand

I drafted an article based on a personal struggle I’d overcome, polished it up, and sent it to my local parenting publication. To my surprise, they published it quickly, and a check arrived in the mail. But that was just the beginning.

The Secret of "Regional" Markets

I realized that every major city has a parenting magazine, and they all need content.

• The Epiphany: A mom in Seattle has the same sleep struggles as a mom in Miami.

• The Strategy: I started pitching that same article to magazines in different cities. Most editors didn't mind that I didn't live there—they just wanted good content.

The Power of Reprints: Work Less, Earn More

This is where it gets exciting. I started writing about what I knew: pregnancy sleep, NICU life, and making holidays special.

My best-selling piece about finding sanity at Christmastime with kids has sold close to $1,200 in reprints. I wrote it once, but I got paid for it dozens of times.

Why I Love This Business

Now, I have over 180 publishing credits. The best part? Even if I don't write a brand-new word for months, my reprints keep selling. I simply send out my available list to editors, and the checks keep coming.

Ready to Start Submitting?

I didn't want other writers to struggle with the research like I did, so I compiled everything I know into a simple system.

The Mother of All Writing Market Books is your shortcut. It includes:

• Contact info for dozens of magazines in one spot.

• My exact strategy for selling reprints again and again.

• Submission guidelines to help you get a "Yes."

Get the Guide and Start Pitching Today!

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