Originally Posted by
lastchance
One of the troubles with outdoor writing is that it's a clique and it's very hard to get a piece published or even looked at if you are not in the clique. I know from experience. The writers and photographers seem tenured and it's the same old names in every publication.
I haven't found this to be true at all. I have sold a story to all of the national magazines except Fly Fisherman, and I made my first sale to each based solely on a single query letter.
Owner, Yellowstone Country Fly Fishing
Head Guide, Parks' Fly Shop
Fly Designer, Montana Fly Company
Author, Yellowstone Country Flies and River Characters