Author: Michael PerryPublisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 9780844232560
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Tells you everything you need to know to build a thriving business as a freelance writer.
The Science Writers' Handbook
Author: Writers of SciLancePublisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
ISBN: 0738216577
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Popular science writing has exploded in the past decade, both in print and online. Who better to guide writers striving to succeed in the profession than a group of award-winning independent journalists with a combined total of 225 years of experience? From Thomas Hayden's chapter on the perfect pitch to Emma Maris's advice on book proposals to Mark Schrope's essential information on contracts, the members of SciLance give writers of all experience levels the practical information they need to succeed, as either a staffer or a freelancer. Going beyond craft, The Science Writer's Handbook also tackles issues such as creating productive office space, balancing work and family, and finding lasting career satisfaction. It is the ultimate guide for anyone looking to prosper as a science writer in the new era of publishing.
Author: National Writers Union Freelance Writers' Guide
Author: National Writers Union (U.S.)Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Completely revised and updated to meet the needs of today's freelance writers, this guide provides accurate information on a range of professional issues. It features guidelines for standard pay rates, royalties, fees and practices for virtually every writing genre, from books and magazines to corporate and academic writing, so writers can eliminate guesswork and paid the rates they deserve. Newly commissioned essays and other features offer knowledgeable advice for other important business issues, including self-incorporation, repetitive stress injuries, taxes, self-promotion, writing for the Web and more. the professional handbook for every type of freelance writer. Includes an expanded section on writing for electronic media.
The Essential Guide to Freelance Writing
Author: Zachary PetitPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 159963905X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Prime Your Freelance Writing Career for Success! So you want to be a freelance writer. Great! But now you're faced with a laundry list of questions: Should I freelance full time or part time? Should I write for magazines, newspapers, or online markets? How do I dream up the perfect article idea, and how do I pitch it successfully? How do I negotiate contracts, foster relationships with editors, and start getting steady work while avoiding financial panic attacks and unpleasant ulcers? The Essential Guide to Freelance Writing answers all of these questions--and much more. From breaking in to navigating the basics of the business, this book is your road map to a fruitful and rewarding freelance life. You'll learn how to: • Dig into various markets, including consumer magazines, trade journals, newspapers, and online venues. • Make your digital mark and build your writing platform. • Pitch like a pro and craft solid query letters that get responses. • Conduct professional interviews in person, by phone, or by e-mail. • Write and structure various types of articles, from front-of-the-book pieces to profiles and features. • Quit your lackluster day job, and live the life you've always wanted. Filled with insider secrets, candid advice, and Zachary Petit's trademark humor and blunt honesty, The Essential Guide to Freelance Writing won't just show you how to survive your freelancing writing career--it will teach you how to truly thrive.
The Well-Fed Writer (Third Edition)
Author: Peter BowermanPublisher:
ISBN: 9780967059891
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Third edition of a detailed how-to guide to starting and growing your own lucrative "commercial" writing practice-writing for corporations and creative agencies, and for hourly rates of $50-125+.
The Freelance Editor's Handbook
Author: Suzy BillsPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520381343
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to building and maintaining a sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable business as a freelance editor. According to LinkedIn, more than twenty thousand people in the United States list themselves as freelance editors. But many who have the requisite skills to be excellent editors lack the entrepreneurial skills needed to run a thriving, fulfilling business. The few resources available to freelance editors, new and established, are typically limited in scope and lack the strategic thinking needed to make a business flourish. The Freelance Editor’s Handbook provides a complete guide to setting up and running a prosperous freelancing business, from finding clients to increasing productivity, from deciding how to price services to achieving work/life balance, and from paying taxes to saving for retirement. Unlike most other books on freelance editing, this book is founded on a business-success mindset: The goal isn’t simply to eke out a living through freelancing. Rather, the goal is to establish a thriving, rewarding business that allows editors to achieve their career goals, earn a comfortable living, and still have time for family, friends, and personal pursuits. Author Suzy Bills identifies multiple strategies and methods that freelancers can apply, drawing on current research in entrepreneurship, psychology, and well-being. This book is the ultimate resource for editors at all levels: students just starting out, in-house staff looking to transition, and experienced freelancers who want to make their businesses more profitable and enjoyable.
The Renegade Writer
Author: Linda FormichelliPublisher: Marion Street Press, Inc.
ISBN: 9780966517682
Category : Feature writing
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
This text teaches freelance writers how to break into previously attainable markets by eschewing the old way of doing things. It explains that freelancers can negotiate for more money and better terms, without risking their careers.
The Freelance Writer's Handbook
Author: Andrew CroftsPublisher: Piatkus Books
ISBN: 9780749923099
Category : Authorship
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
This guide for writers who want ideas on how to find markets for their work includes advice on: what to write and how to sell it; ghost-writing, travel writing, fiction, television and radio scripts, newspaper and magazine journalism; making contacts, agents, and how to get commission.
Starting Your Career as a Freelance Editor
Author: Mary EmbreePublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1621535975
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
If you've ever considered editing as a career, this book will help you on your new path. You’ll learn about the requirements in various fields, how to get started, the step-by-step facets of setting up and conducting your editing services, working with writers and publishers, promoting yourself and your expertise, and determining what to charge. In addition to books there are articles, dissertations, brochures, reports, abstracts, editorials, reviews, ad copy, and much more. There is more to making a living as a freelance editor than correct English usage, sentence structure, and grammatical construction. Here, you’ll learn what you need to know to decide on a specialty and how to manage the business side of your career.
