Writers talk about their work in many ways: as an art, as a calling, as a lifestyle.
It will leave them empowered, confident, and ready to turn their craft into a career..
She is encouraging without sugarcoating, blending years of research with practical advice that will help writers market themselves and maximize their writing-related income.
Jane Friedman has more than twenty years of experience in the publishing industry, with an emphasis on digital media strategy for authors and publishers.
Writers will gain a comprehensive picture of how the publishing world works--from queries and agents to blogging and advertising--and will learn how they can best position themselves for success over the long term.
It is meant for early-career writers looking to develop a realistic set of expectations about making money from their work or for working writers who want a better understanding of the industry.
The Business of Being a Writer offers the Business education writers need but so rarely receive.
The reality is, those who want to make a full- or part-time job out of writing are going to have a more positive and productive career if they understand the basic Business principles underlying the industry.
Too often missing from these conversations is the fact that writing is also a business.
Writers talk about their work in many ways: as an art, as a calling, as a lifestyle