The how to write, work, & thrive on your own terms Petit, Zachary creator text handbook Handbooks and manuals. Handbooks and manuals. ohu 2015 First edition. monographic eng

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233 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm "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? The Essential Guide to Freelance Writing won't just show you how to survive your freelancing writing career--it will teach you how to truly thrive"-- By way of introduction -- Battling, and besting, the basics -- Ideation vacation -- The dreaded platform discussion -- Finding a way in -- Pitch perfect -- Talking the talk -- Walking the walk -- The men and women behind the curtain -- Mostly not boring business basics -- 30 -- Appendix: the best stuff that wouldn't fit in the book proper. Zachary Petit. Includes index. Freelance journalism Handbooks, manuals, etc Periodismo independiente Manuales Authorship Autoría Authorship Vocational guidance Authorship Freelance journalism PN 4784 P489e 2015 808.02 9781599639055 159963905X 2017276638 1396354 QBI QBX 180412 20240801150941.0 20447334 eng