When researching magazines as potential markets for freelance journalism, nothing beats the detailed reading of as many issues as possible, to familiarise yourself with the available “slots” and – importantly – who writes them. (If the same bylines keep appearing in particular parts of the magazine, don’t initially waste time pitching those.) Readership details from […]
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Andrew Doyle on Forrest Reid
The acerbic writer and stand-up is determined to spread the word about his gay literary hero – who died 70 years ago. Most GT readers will know Andrew Doyle for his stand up comedy; as a frequently hilarious, sharply intelligent, and fearless stage presence, ready to push audience tolerance of “bad taste” to the limit. […]
Out on the Fringe
CRAIG HILL Scottish comedian Craig Hill has toured his saucily-punned shows around the UK and internationally. What’s it like being a gay stand-up? It’s pretty much like being any stand-up; it just comes down to whether you’re funny or not. Some people think gay comedy is about being gay but, really, all it is is […]
