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Baseball great Willie Keeler had a simple explanation for his batting prowess: “I hit ‘em where they ain’t”. If you yearn to see your name in print, you might follow Willie’s example. Why not “hit ‘em where they ain’t” by going where there’s less competition? One excellent — and underserved — field is writing nonfiction magazine articles. Nonfiction can be profitable because you can use the same research on several pieces. Find a topic you love, gather your information, and then craft several articles for different markets. Remember that children are most interested in the “how” and “why” of a subject, especially if you present it in a humorous or unique way. (more…)