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Hi all, does anyone know the rules [for want of a better phrase] how long before we can use an article -touched up of course, to another magazine? I thought I'd read something somewhere about it being one year. Is this acceptable provided of course the writer has the sole rights. Thank you
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It is not "wrong" to market the one article simultaneously, just don't expect to gain subsequent acceptance from specific publishers. Much better to theme any article for particular target market and redraft it for subsequent sales.
Alternatively, rather than 'touching up' the first one, use the information to write a new article and submit that when and wherever you like.