The Essential Guide to Freelance Writing: How to Write, Work, and Thrive on Your Own Terms

The Essential Guide to Freelance Writing: How to Write, Work, and Thrive on Your Own Terms

<div><p>Prime Your Freelance Writing Career for Success!</p><p>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?</p><p><i>The Essential Guide to Freelance Writing</i> 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:</p><ul><li>Dig into various markets, including consumer magazines, trade journals, newspapers, and online venues.</li><li>Make your digital mark and build your writing platform.</li><li>Pitch like a pro and craft solid query letters that get responses.</li><li>Conduct professional interviews in person, by phone, or by e-mail.</li><li>Write and structure various types of articles, from front-of-the-book pieces to profiles and features.</li><li>Quit your lackluster day job, and live the life you've always wanted.</li></ul>Filled with insider secrets, candid advice, and Zachary Petit's trademark humor and blunt honesty, <i>The Essential Guide to Freelance Writing</i> won't just show you how to survive your freelancing writing career--it will teach you how to truly thrive.</div>