If you enjoy writing and want a big audience, consider becoming a syndicated writer. Syndicated writers write columns or other material which are published in several magazines or newspapers. This page provides information on how to become a syndicated writer.

• Syndicated writers write columns or articles which are published in several newspapers or magazines. Although syndicated writers are usually associated with nationwide audiences, some syndicated writers produce work for several small, local publications. If you are opinionated and enjoy writing columns, becoming a syndicated writer can produce you with a bigger paycheck and a more stable career than writing for a single publication.

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• If you are do not write for a newspaper or magazine, chances are slim you can get a job as a syndicated writer. Syndicated writers usually develop a readership, voice and market before they become syndicated. If this does not apply to you, get a job as a columnist or reporter for a publication or find freelance work.

• It's important to have a unique writing style, often called voice, if you want to become a syndicated writer. You can't force a writing style, instead, the most important thing is to be yourself. Your personality is what eventually gives you a specific writing style. Find your own way of writing and write about topics that interest you.

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• The publication you write for is important, as not every publication offers a chance to become syndicated.

1. Consider working for a publication owned by a company owing that is part of a publishing chain owning several publications.
2. Not all syndicated writers write for national publications. Consider being syndicated in local newspapers.
3. You have a better chance of becoming syndicated, however, if you work for a larger publication.
4. To develop a readership, focus on specific topics that you are passionate about.

• There are several ways to become a syndicated writer.

1. Write a column that becomes so popular that other publications offer to syndicate it (with the permission of the original publication).
2. Find a position for a syndicated writer.
3. Sign up with a syndicated service which, for a fee, which help you to sell your material.
4. Make a name for yourself through other means. Occasionally, public figures, popular writers or other commentators are offered a syndicated column because people will follow what they have to say. If you already have an audience, consider inquiring at publications for a position as a syndicated columnist.

Becoming a syndicated writer is a great way to make your voice heard. To become a syndicated writer, start by developing a voice and an audience.