How to Write for a Greeting Card Company

If you have ever wanted to write for a greeting card company, then you have come to the right place. Writing can be an excellent way to get your name out there and in print. Writing greetings can allow you to express feelings in all genres and styles. If you want to write for a big company like American Greetings or Hallmark, then follow these steps to get started.

Instructions

1. Brainstorm ideas for greeting card verse. Recognize if you are better at writing comedy verse over romance or religious verse over rhyme. Sit down and put pen to paper. Decide what type of verse you like to write the most.

2. Research big greeting card companies such as American Greetings, Blue Mountain Arts or Hallmark. Ask them for their submission guidelines. Every company has a certain style they might want you to follow.

3. Submit your queries or verse samples. Some companies might request that you mail, fax or email samples. Remember that the editors have thousands of samples to look over so be patient when waiting for a response from each company.

4. Learn to relax. If you get rejection letters, do not worry. It happens to every writer at some time or another. Keep positive and most of all, keep writing verse.

5. Develop your voice in your writing. You may have to abide by certain submission guidelines for a greeting card company, but you can still use many different forms of personal expression in your verse. Express yourself!