Starting Your Career as a Freelance Writer
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Allen, Moira Anderson, PUBLISHER: Allworth Press, If you've always dreamed of making a living as a writer, this book will take you where you want to go. "Starting Your Career as a Freelance Writer," "Second Edition," demystifies the process of becoming a writer and gives aspiring writers all the tools they need to become successful freelance writers, get their names in print, and start earning a healthy income from ong>writingong>. Completely revised and updated, the second edition includes an entirely ong>newong> section on the "online writer," discussing how to set up your own website, whether you need a blog, how to effectively participate in social networking sites, and information on electronic publishing, POD and more. ong>Newong> chapters provide guidance on ong>writingong> for international markets and other ong>writingong> opportunities such as ghostong>writingong>, speech-ong>writingong>, technical ong>writingong>, copyediting, teaching, etc. This indispensable resource walks writers through the process of developing marketable ideas and then finding appropriate markets for those ideas. It includes effective tips on how to set ong>writingong> goals; make time for ong>writingong>; hone research and interview techniques; create outlines and first drafts, approach editors (online and offline), and prepare and submit material. Writers will also discover the vital business issues of freelancing such as rights and contracts, plus how to manage income, expenses, and taxes. Author Moira Allen has more than 30 years experience both as a freelance writer and as an editor; her tips come from a keen understanding of what works from both sides of the desk. Whether readers are looking to support themselves as full-time freelancers or supplement an existing career, no one wanting to make money as a writer can afford to be without this book.