I've written and sold over 130 pieces to magazines for children and adults.  That includes short stories, articles, puzzles and activities.  I write for both the Christian and secular markets.

I like how quickly a short story can be written.  Many are based or inspired by something that happened in my life, the lives of my family or friends.  Some are straight from my imagination.

Magazine articles take more work, because often research is required.  I've done interviews and photo shoots, surveys, read books, looked on the internet, written letters, all for information to write an article.
 
For more info on writing for children's magazines, go to my For Writers page.