Includes bibliographical references (p. 301-308) and index.

1. How do i know if i have what it takes - 2. What education do i need - 3. How do i get started? - 4. What equipment do i need - 5. Wht do they mean when the say? - 6. How do i get ideas? - 7. How can i get in touch with information sources? - 8. What´s the best way to do research? - 9. How much can i quote from other´s work? - 10. What´s the secret of a good interview - 11. Should i work with another write, artist or photographer? - 12. What is a query? how should i write it? - 13. How should the manuscript look? - 14. Have i broken the unweitten rules? - 15. What is style? - 16. What do i need to do to use a pen name? - 17. How can i protect my work? - 18. What do i need to know about copyright? - 19. how can i find an agent? - 20. What are some easy ways to get started? - 21. do newspapers use freelancers? - 22. How do i write and sell a magazine article? - 23. Do i need to provide my own illustrations - 24. How do i sell my nonfiction book? - 25. Why don´t my short stories sell? - 27. Does anyone buy poetry? - 28. Is it easier to write for children than adults? - 29. How do i market my scrip? - 30. How can i sell my songs? - 31. What other writing-related skills can i sell? - 32. How do i submit my manuscript? - 33. How many times can i sell the same idea/manuscript? - 34. How do i cope with rejections nd writer´s block? - 35. What do editor and writer owe each other? - 36. Hoe can i avoid legal problms? - 37. Are there any business tips i need to know? - 38. What do i need to know about book publishing? - 39. Where can i find writers gropups, conferences and colonies? - 39. Where can i find writers gropups, conferences and colonies? - 40. What full-time jobs are available to writer? - 41. How much can i expect ro earn? - bibliography - appendix - index