Syndicating Your Column: Tips and Suggestions

So you have been writing for ages and would like to see your column in a recognized newspaper, it is time to look for Syndication Company or an agent.





Having a syndicated column is a great way to increase your readership, establish yourself as an expert in your field or to increase your earning. But before you go shopping for that great contract, here are few things to consider:

• Are you a “specialist” in any area? For example, relationship advice, health tips, money management columns are always in demand. These columns are written by health care professionals are licensed counselors. If are an expert in your field, the chances of your column being expected is higher.
  
  


• Check the market trend and the think about your targeted audience. If you want to appeal to women, look out for what they want to read. Don’t assume.
  
  


• Polish your writing. It is never too late to get back to the drawing board and hone your craft.
  
  


• And don’t forget to maintain a great looking portfolio.
  
  
  

After you are done with the above steps, start looking for syndication companies or agents. Here is a list you can use:




·    http://www.amuniversal.com: Universal Press Syndicate works with established authors like Ann Quindlen, Ann Coulter, and Richard Reeves.




·    http://members.aol.com/amprsnd/ampersandcommunications.html: Ampersand Communications is a smaller company compared to Universal. It is based in
Miami, Florida
.




·    http://www.articlemarketer.com/: Online syndication for articles. Not appropriate if you are targeting the print market.




·    http://nytsyn.com/columnists.html: Works with columnists like Maureen Dawd, David Brooks and Bob Herbert.




·    http://tms.tribune.com/: Business unit of Tribune Company. Dave Barry and Andy Rooney are their star humorists.