Starting Your Career as a Freelance Writer

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Starting Your Career as a Freelance Writer
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Moira Anderson Allen
SeriesStarting Your Career
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:304
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreCreative writing and creative writing guides
Advice on careers and achieving success
ISBN/Barcode 9781581157604
ClassificationsDewey:808.02023
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Skyhorse Publishing
Imprint Allworth Press,U.S.
Publication Date 10 February 2011
Publication Country United States

Description

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 healt

Author Biography

Moira Allen hosts the popular Website for writers called writing-world.com. She is the author of several books, including writing.com and The Writer's Guide to Queries, Pitches, and Proposals. A longtime instructor of freelance and creative writing, she lives in Chesapeake, VA.

Reviews

"Few know the ins and outs of freelancing better than Moira Allen. In her comprehensive guide, she walks you through everything you need to know to get started and become successful. This is an essential read for freelance writers." --Jeff Reich, editor, "The Writer" magazine "This book is a clear, comprehensive, example-packed, practical, and wise compendium of advice for any freelancer. Don't be fooled by the title--Moira Allen has given us an excellent introduction for beginners and an invaluable reference for experienced writers. My copy is already stickied with reminders."--Noelle Sterne, editor, writing coach, and author of "Trust Your Life: Forgive Yourself and Go After Your Dreams" "Moira Allen's advice is sound, practical, and comprehensive. Her long history of helping writers makes this book invaluable to the beginning freelancer."--Barbara Florio Graham, author and publishing consultant