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.
[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.