[header] How to write for major magazines [title] Pick an idea. [step] The pitch is an introduction to the story you'd like to do for a magazine; it gives the editor a general idea about the story itself, as well as your own writing abilities. When choosing an idea for your pitch, think about subjects that matter to you. 
You don't need to interview the next president, but you do need it to be something compelling, that other people will relate to. [substeps] If you're interested in human interest stories, look to your local paper.