Product Description

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #26890 in Books
• Published on: 2004-05-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 176 pages

From Publishers Weekly
Beginning with plenty of realistic words of caution, veteran freelancer Glazer (Outwitting Writer’s Block and Other Problems of the Pen; Words You Thought You Knew) provides a practical guide for aspiring writers who want to earn a living doing what they love. Glatzer takes readers through the must-do basics—from sending clean, spell-checked cover letters to avoiding harassing busy editors—then delves into the processes of generating ideas, pitching, landing assignments and negotiating contracts. Once a writer has the assignment, she also has to know how to do research, conduct good interviews with experts and provide solid back-up ("if a fact-checker complains loudly enough that Writer X’s article was full of holes, or that the source material was badly organized or unreliable, an editor might not hire Writer X again"). In this honest and thorough volume, Glatzer gives the inside scoop on all of these things, and many other facets of the business that novices (and, quite frankly, many experienced writers) might not realize they need to consider.
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Review
"An in-your-hand education in professional writing." —Christian Communicator


"Really shows what publications are looking for in a writer."  —Dawn Papandrea, managing editor, The Collegebound Network


"A 'behind closed doors' look at freelancing...advice that will keep you ahead of the competition."  —The Writer


"Covers everything novice and experienced writers need to know to succeed at freelancing."  —Sheri McConnell, founder and president of the National Association of Women Writers


"A must-read for freelancers and wanna-be-freelancers."  —Julia Rosien, senior editor, ePregnancy magazine


"A must-read for any freelancer wanting to break into the business and stay there."  —Colleen Oakley, editor, Women's Health & Fitness 

About the Author
Jenna Glatzer is the founder and editor in chief of Absolute Write, (www.absolutewrite.com), a popular online magazine for writers. She has written for hundreds of publications, including Prevention, Salon, Woman’s Own, Woman’s World, and Writer’s Digest. She is also the author of Conquering Panic and Anxiety Disorders, Outwitting Writer’s Block and Other Problems of the Pen, and Words You Thought You Knew. She lives in New York City.

Customer Reviews

Let's read it again!
I read this book through in just a few days, and I'll be going through it a second time in a few days more. I am a freelance writer by trade, and Ms. Glatzer does an amazing job of teaching the ins and outs of the freelance world. And although I do sometimes hate her just a little for the ease with which she seems to gain national and incredibly high paying assignments, it only makes me strive to be more like her. Bless you, Jenna, for this incredibly helpful resource.

I've been in three national glossies with no prior experience... Thanks, Jenna!
I can't recommend this book highly enough. It's good enough that I've been able to masquerade as a veteran while really a novice. No, I never lied, editors assumed. I just started rereading this book this week, and I'm gleaning even more helpful information the second time through, now that I know the lay of the land a little better. Thank you, Jenna!

For Serious Freelance Writers only!
Jenna is a great thought leader in this difficult, thrilling industry. She gives practical advice for those who want to make a real business out of writing. I get a lot of queries about how I stay in business--and I refer people to her book!