Make a Real Living as a Freelance Writer: How to Win Top Writing Assignments
by Jenna Glatzer
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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, show more 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. show lessTags
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The book came out in 2004, and I'm sure it was cutting-edge then ... but a lot of the websites listed in her book no longer exist or have changed greatly in the last 10 years, not to mention freelancing via the Web. The book felt very dated and could stand to use a huge update.
The author also uses a fair bit of foul language and questionable writing examples. Maybe they work for the magazines she reads and writes for, but I didn't find them professional. (I'm also looking at a very different target market.)
The writing/creative assignments to get the brain thinking were good and probably the most helpful aspect of the book; the rest I could leave.
The author also uses a fair bit of foul language and questionable writing examples. Maybe they work for the magazines she reads and writes for, but I didn't find them professional. (I'm also looking at a very different target market.)
The writing/creative assignments to get the brain thinking were good and probably the most helpful aspect of the book; the rest I could leave.
Ok, if there's a freelance writer who can knock my favourite, Kelly James-Enger, from off her pedestal, Jenna Glatzer might be the one. She gently takes the writer through exercises and ideas that spark saleable articles. I love using ideas from this book in my Writing 12 class, and borrowed heavily from it for our magazine article writing unit!
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Jenna Glatzer, screenwriter and playwright, is the founder and editor of Absolute Write (www.absolutewrite.com). She's written hundreds of articles for publications such as Prevention, Woman's World, Writer's Digest, Salon.com and Contemporary Bride. She is the author of eight books
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