The one thing most magazine writers dread the most is having to chase down paychecks for assignments they completed long ago. Most reputable magazines can be counted on to pay you for your work within a reasonable timeframe, but pretty much every writer out there can tell you a story about having had to fight with a magazine for months, or even years, to receive fair compensation for a writing assignment. Some writers even walk away penniless. Read on for helpful hints about collecting your due.