Tips for Entry
Read the columns of notable political writers in The New York Times, The Huffington Post, Slate Magazine, and CNN.com.
Get a copy of Writer's Market (http://www.writersmarket.com) as a source for submitting your work.
Talk to political columnists and writers about their careers. Ask them for advice on breaking into the field.
Get a mentor. The American Society of Journalists and Authors offers a mentoring program for freelance writers. Visit https://asja.org for more information.
Get an internship. The Fund for American Studies (http://www.dcinternships.org) is a great source for getting a political journalism internship in Washington, D.C.
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