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| Make a Real Living as a Freelance Writer: How to Win Top Writing Assignments | 
 enlarge | Author: Jenna Glatzer
Publisher: Nomad Press
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (25 reviews)
Sales Rank: 35834
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 176
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 10 x 7.1 x 0.6
ISBN: 097220265X
Dewey Decimal Number: 808.02
EAN: 9780972202657
ASIN: 097220265X
Publication Date: May 1, 2004
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Product Description
Step-by-step instructions on how writers can earn top dollar writing for magazines are provided in this book. Secrets are revealed about what the high-paying magazines really want, how to build relationships with editors, how to ascertain which sections of a magazine are open to freelancers, what kinds of stories are in demand, what to do if a deadbeat publisher doesn?t pay up, how to market reprints, and how to become an expert in one?s chosen writing field. Basic terms like query, clips, and source sheet are defined for beginning writers, and tips on everything from coming up with an idea to pitching a syndicated column are also included. Writers learn about the little-known sources top freelancers use to find new stories and experts. In addition, they learn how to get their first paying assignments even if they have no prior clips, how to negotiate for better pay, how to find high-paying magazines that aren?t swamped with queries, and how to worm their way into editors? inboxes even if their e-mail addresses aren?t publicized.
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Refreshing! November 3, 2008
Excellent book by an excellent author. This one covered everything that I have always thought missing in other, similar, books. Jenna is informative, without giving you too much and putting you on overload. This book is written to those who obviously have NOT gotten a writing career off the ground and she covers everything from that ground up... and she does it without jargon, without talking over your head, or down to the lowly masses below. Every concept introduced is defined AND you learn why it is important and when and how it will effect you. The exercises are not just exercises - they are geared toward putting you on-track to that desired writing career. If you have any desire to become an article/feature writer, I suggest this book become a part of your learning curve!
Let's read it again! May 30, 2008
I read this book through in just a few days, and I'll be going through it a second time in a few days more. I am a freelance writer by trade, and Ms. Glatzer does an amazing job of teaching the ins and outs of the freelance world. And although I do sometimes hate her just a little for the ease with which she seems to gain national and incredibly high paying assignments, it only makes me strive to be more like her. Bless you, Jenna, for this incredibly helpful resource.
I've been in three national glossies with no prior experience... Thanks, Jenna! May 23, 2008
I can't recommend this book highly enough. It's good enough that I've been able to masquerade as a veteran while really a novice. No, I never lied, editors assumed. I just started rereading this book this week, and I'm gleaning even more helpful information the second time through, now that I know the lay of the land a little better. Thank you, Jenna!
For Serious Freelance Writers only! July 4, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Jenna is a great thought leader in this difficult, thrilling industry. She gives practical advice for those who want to make a real business out of writing. I get a lot of queries about how I stay in business--and I refer people to her book!
What References . . . July 1, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
. . . do I rely on? Over and over again, I've been asked which books I turn to time and time again for reference. I can't believe I have talked about this book on here yet - I've been raving about it all over the Internet ever since its release. So, here I am, a bit late with a lot to say.
When it comes to venturing through the freelance writing world, it's not uncommon to take the first step with fear and a sort of sick feeling in your gut. You want to feel secure, want answers to all the hard questions, and you want your hand held. Well, Jenna's done all of that in this guide.
Don't let how slim this guide fool you at all. It isn't because it's lacking material, information and resources. On the contrary, it's bursting at the seams with everything a freelance writer needs to run a successful business. The key is that there's no fluff. Sure, there's a LOT of humor and personal experiences injected in just the right places. You won't find a lot of useless information just thicken the book up, though.
When I first started my business in 1999, I searched HIGH and LOW for an all-in-one reference to guide me through the process and never coule really find what I was looking for. Now, when I come across new writers in search of the same thing, I direct them to this book. And, each time they've talked to me about what they've learned from reading and USING this book, they've raved about how glad they were to have it right from the beginning.
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