Getting your articles syndicated is the top priority of any freelancer that would like to earn more money and have a lot more exposure to the wide scene. Syndicated articles are the equivalent of finding Atlantis for most freelancers. Being exposed means that your popularity will increase, you will also have your writing skills improved, too, because of personal motivation through monetary success and at the end of the day you will be able to smile satisfied.

But even if an article is chosen for large scale syndication, it doesn’t mean that it will be for up front. In fact, a freelancer can submit his work for an up front payment, but later on be informed that his work was chosen up in local, in regional or maybe in the national syndication, in the best of cases. Being picked up for these types of syndication doesn’t necessarily imply an instant increase in that writer’s income. Everything is done in small, baby steps. So the first thing they will ever get is exposure of their name to a larger audience. This will also grant them a prize piece which will stand as an important part of their portfolio. Well don’t get high hopes on this one just because I might be thrilled about it and just might refuse to share my joy with you! Syndication is not your every day cup of coffee as you may want to think. But as to anything out there that involves percentage, there is always a way to make the odds stand up for you.

If you might happen to be a freelancer and you’ve had a dream last night about getting your articles syndicated, you should know that networking could constitute that unique skill you just have to acquire. The core of networking is developing professional level relationships with the editors that fit your subject area. You should not cease in trying to develop local and also regional contacts but if you can go one step further and reach the national contacts, then you’re pretty good. But still, the local and regional ones are your most important ones, because there is a possibility that they might be in touch with national contacts and if your reputation will be considered as top notch by these guys, then they will surely pass you on to the national contacts.

Be always on the move and pay close attention to events that will take place in your town or in another town. Those events may involve key people attending, which could have an interest for your writing skills. What really matters here is to make as many contacts as you can. You must be natural, relaxed, and not think of the fastest way to push in a conversation about your work. People generally appreciate others when meeting them just because of their personal side and not necessarily because of their work or wealth.

You should know that there are also those national publications that will often be looking for “filler articles”. And there is a high possibility you will not get paid for your work. And there is nothing wrong with that! Exposure to a wider audience is much more vital than getting some money for an article.

There are many national publications that will be seeking “filler articles” for their publications. Quite often these publications will not pay for these articles but this does not mean you should avoid them.

One last thing if you want to get your articles syndicated is to try and write those kinds of articles that can be nationally syndicated. Get some knowledge about issues with a large level of interest. If you don’t know how to write for this, just do a little research. It is not hard and you will be likely to step on that road that will possibly make your dream finally come to life.