How can I become a columnist? What starting salary can I expect?

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Parveen Kumar Sharma
7 years ago
A columnist writes under contract or as a freelancer with a media house. The newspaper or the magazine pays as per assignment or as per the agreed salary/fee. The first question is about the process or requisites of becoming a columnist: The Skill of Writing and that too with a subtle and serene sty

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A columnist is a journalist contributing regularly usually in a series to a newspaper or magazine. Columns appear in newspapers, magazines and other publications, including blogs. The job would be to collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation and to

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7 years ago
Hi, Being a columnist is so cool. You get featured separately which gives you a celeb feeling. Okay, so now comes the part that how to become one. They say start small and I will recommend the same. Shortlist few small magazines, newspapers, and lesser-known websites and let them know that you want

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