Author: Shuchi Kalra
Are you a fashionista who also knows her way around words? Do changing trends and ramp shoes intrigue you? Can you dish out sartorial tips and advice to fashion victims? If yes, then writing for fashion may be just the genre for you!
The Indian fashion scene is booming right now and this spells fabulous news and a riot of work opportunities for freelance writers. Indian fashion magazines probably have the widest reach among masses and a byline in one of these glossies can go a long way in establishing your credibility as a writer.
‘How to Pitch Articles’
Here are some fashion publications that pay for freelance contributions and are relatively easy to break into. We will update the list as we come across more.
Woman’s Era, Though not exactly an exclusive fashion magazine, it does carry fashion and beauty features in considerable numbers. Articles need to be submitted online through the submission form or by snail mail. Remuneration depends on the length and quality of the article and typically ranges from Rs.750 – 1000 per piece. The magazine accepts fillers (300 words), short features (500 words) or detailed stories (1000 words). The flipside is that contributors are rarely kept informed about the acceptance of the article or the issue it is going to appear in. But you will surely find a cheque at your doorstep when you are least expecting it.
Time n Style magazine (A Times Group publication: This is a highly reputable market and a dream addition to any writer’s portfolio. Articles are around 1000 words in length, well researched and of premium quality. The publication pays anything between Rs.750-1500 per piece.
Fashion and Fitness magazine: Although only a few issues old, it is another fast-emerging fashion glossy. They pay Rs.1000 per feature. The remuneration rates include photographs that are to be provided by the writer.
Popular women’s magazines like Savvy and Femina also carry a host of fashion and beauty related articles. If you are an established writer in this niche and are able to meet up to their specifications then there is a good chance of being published in these magazines.
Apart from that, fashion writers can tap youth markets and teen magazines like Seventeen, Avante Garde Life Magazine and local city magazines that are likely to be interested in fashions, trends and shopping. Online women’s portals like Naree.com are also good potential markets.
Contact information for submission can be found in the back-issues of the magazines or on their websites.
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Academic Qualifications
B.M.C, [ Major ]
Chitkara School Of Mass Communication, Chandigarh. Graduate in Mass Communication and Journalism (Chitkara University).
Work Experience
Programming Team Member
RELIANCE MEDIA WORLD, Chandigarh
Working under Programming Head, Make Radio Programmes, OB activities, Content Writing, Make commercials, Work as a Show Producer and Work Under Music Production Team.
Anchor and Script Writer
Chardikala Time TV, Patiala
Worked as an Anchor and script Writer. (Show-Bollywood Gyaan)
Script Writer
Chitkara School, Chandigarh
Work with now & next in PRINT MEDIA (IN COLLEGE)
Make documentaries
Work with Ms Clare Aurthus (BBC ENVIRONMENT JOURNALIST)
Make News Bulletins
Current Profile
Working as a Programming Advisor in Kumar Entertainers.pvt.ltd
DARE CLUB
Script writer
Copywriter
Event Producer
P.R.O
Behavioral Skills:
• Innovative thinking and gifted with an optimistic vision.
• Ability to not give up till I tried my best.
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Managerial Skills:
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• Ability to work in a team with an ability to work in any working environment.
• Ability to lead a team.
Strengths:
Proactive, Persuasiveness, hard work, optimist, discipline, punctuality.
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Participated in many dance competitions at school and college level.
Participated in NCC camp
Workshops
92.7 big fm – Reliance Media World. Chandigarh.
Working under Programming Head, Make Radio Programmers, OB activities, Content Writing, Make commercials, Work as a Show Producer and Work under Music Production Team.
BBC Workshop – Environmental Workshop. Chandigarh. Worked Under MS Clare Athus (BBC Correspondence)
Talent
Won Chitkara Idol 2007 and Chitkara Farewell 2010
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