The business of being a writer. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Jane Friedman.
• Authors: Friedman, Jane
• Contents: <div class='ch-level-1'>Contents <div class='ch-level-1'>Introduction <div class='ch-level-1'>Part One: First Steps Making a Life as a Writer <div class='ch-level-2'>1. Can You Make a Living as a Writer? <div class='ch-level-2'>2. The Art of Career Building <div class='ch-level-2'>3. Generating Leads, Gaining Exposure <div class='ch-level-2'>4. Pursuing an MFA or Other Graduate Degree <div class='ch-level-1'>Part Two: Understanding The Publishing Industry <div class='ch-level-2'>5. Trade Book Publishing <div class='ch-level-2'>6. Magazine Publishing <div class='ch-level-2'>7. Online and Digital Media <div class='ch-level-2'>8. Literary Publishing in the Twenty-First Century <div class='ch-level-1'>Part Three: Getting Published <div class='ch-level-2'>9. Book Publishing: Figuring Out Where Your Book Fits <div class='ch-level-2'>10. Understanding Literary Agents <div class='ch-level-2'>11. Researching Agents and Publishers <div class='ch-level-2'>12. Book Queries and Synopses <div class='ch-level-2'>13. The Nonfiction Book Proposal <div class='ch-level-2'>14. Working with Your Publisher <div class='ch-level-2'>15. Self- Publishing <div class='ch-level-2'>16. Publishing Short Stories, Personal Essays, or Poetry <div class='ch-level-2'>17. Traditional Freelance Writing <div class='ch-level-2'>18. Online Writing and Blogging <div class='ch-level-1'>Part Four: The Writer As An Entrepreneur Laying the foundation <div class='ch-level-2'>19. Author Platform <div class='ch-level-2'>20. Your Online Presence: Websites, Social Media, and More <div class='ch-level-2'>21. Turning Attention into Sales <div class='ch-level-2'>22. The Basics of Book Launches <div class='ch-level-1'>Part Five: How Writer's Make Money <div class='ch-level-2'>23. Starting a Freelance Career <div class='ch-level-2'>24. Freelance Editing and Related Services <div class='ch-level-2'>25. Teaching and Online Education <div class='ch-level-2'>26. Contests, Prizes, Grants, Fellowships <div class='ch-level-2'>27. Crowdfunding and Donations <div class='ch-level-2'>28. Memberships, Subscriptions, and Paywalls <div class='ch-level-2'>29. Advertising and Affiliate Income <div class='ch-level-2'>30. Pursuing a Publishing Career <div class='ch-level-2'>31. Corporate Media Careers <div class='ch-level-1'>Afterword <div class='ch-level-1'>Appendix 1: Contracts 101 <div class='ch-level-1'>Appendix 2: Legal Issues <div class='ch-level-1'>Appendix 3: Recommended Resources <div class='ch-level-1'>Acknowledgments and Credits <div class='ch-level-1'>Notes <div class='ch-level-1'>Index.
• Publisher Details: Chicago : The University of Chicago Press
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 808.02; Authorship -- Economic aspects; Literary agents; Authors and publishers
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780226393339
• Related ISBNs: 9780226393025; 9780226393162
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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