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An award-winning author and Stanford writing instructor demystifies the business of writing with this practical, procedural guide to creating successful pitches, impressing editors and agents, negotiating compensation, and more. Published multi-genre writer Laura Goode had an epiphany after...

In almost any career, you must know how to write - even if it's not part of your job description. But if you are a reluctant writer, producing even the simplest memo may be a struggle. Write Better Right Now is the springboard to get you ahead in any job, passion project, or situation that requires writing skills. No matter what you are called upon to do - blog posts, speeches, web content, press releases, or more - this step-by-step manual gives you the solid techniques you need to get the task done.

Writing is only part of a writing career -- no one warned us that we would need business acumen and entrepreneurship to be an author. Whether you're traditionally published or an independent self-publisher, it's good to have a leg up on accounting, marketing, time management, and other key skills.These recordings of live discussion on craft and development, on business best practices, on explorations of fascinating and inspiring real life cool stuff, and more will help you along your writing journey and career development. Join Laura VanArendonk Baugh as she shares what she's learned and what ...

Being a freelance writer shouldn’t mean feast or famine. In fact, you can make a living writing, pay your bills, and have money left over to spend on whatever you like. But, far too many freelancers are struggling to make ends meet and are living paycheck to paycheck. Not anymore! With Freelance Jobs for Writers, you’ll find out 10 ways to make a living online that isn’t limited to writing only. Get your hands on this short guide chock-full of ideas to make money as a freelance writer today!

¿Vivir de lo que escribes es posible? El escritor emprendedor tendrá que saber identificar su público objetivo, diseñar una propuesta de valor y atraer y retener fans en redes sociales. Es preciso que sepa construir su marca personal y maneje el email marketing. Si todo eso se te hace un mundo, este es tu libro. Aquí vas a encontrar todo lo que necesitas saber para—ahora sí—poder vivir de lo que escribes. Ana González Duque te muestra paso a paso cómo conseguir resultados tangibles con tu blog de escritor, cómo ha conseguido ella reducir al mínimo su jornada laboral para dedicarse a escribir.