Korean Job Discussion Forums

[drexler]

Anyone know any good ways to get a foot in the door regarding doing some freelance work in Korea?

I haven't been here long and don't know where to start outside of contacting the Herald or the Times. Perhaps there are other opportunities that I am unaware of?

[JeJuJitsu]

[Smee]

I'm also interested in this question.

You can start by sending in opinion pieces to the Herald or Times. Also, and this is just my impression, start a blog . . . get your foot in the door with the blogosphere. Granted a lot of the more noteworthy bloggers here have other connections, but oppurtnities arise for other projects.

[smwood]

Sure, you can go ahead and write a piece and send it cold to stressed & overworked editors. Maybe, you never know, you'll get lucky.

A better way, one that might get your work actually read, is to write a query letter with a snappy and brief synopsis of your story. Send in a photo or graphic if you have it, and try to write in the style of the target publication itself. Call the publication's reception to find out the editor's name - most won't bother to open an envelope that isn't adressed to them by name, and it just takes a moment to ask.

I wouldn't bother with emails unless you can send a link to a piece of work that's online, i.e. editors are highly unlikely to open attachments from unknown senders (or even known ones). Blogs are OK so long as the link directs the editor to the intended piece, not some rant against your Ex.

And, above all, make sure there aren't any typos and other literary no-no's in your writing.

~ smw

[drexler]

Thanks for your opinions and advice. Enjoy the holidays.

[Corporal]