How to Order Magazine Article Reprints

Magazine article reprints are generally easy to get from the major consumer magazines, but from smaller presses or magazines that are out of print, it could be a little harder. When looking for a specific article reprint, you will need to order the entire issue of the magazine the article is in. Use these steps to learn more about how to order magazine article reprints.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Decide what form you would like the article in. Many magazines are now offering an e-article format, making it cheaper, as there would be no quantity minimum or major printing costs.

2. Understand copyright and licensing when it comes to magazine articles. Many magazines may have you sign a licensing agreement to ensure that you are not republishing or promoting the article for your own devices.

3. Visit the magazine website. Many magazines have article reprint information on their websites. Read carefully as each magazine may have a slightly different ordering process.

4. Contemplate your price. Some magazines have set prices, but most of them will have to work up a quote depending on how far back in the archives the article is that you are ordering reprints of, how many copies of the article you want and the form you want the article reprint in.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember to allow at least 4 to 6 weeks for magazine article reprints. Take that into consideration when ordering the reprints for a specific project. If you need them more quickly, you can ask if the publisher offers a rush rate, but don't be surprised if they don't.