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Featured Book of the Month
 How
to Become a Fulltime Freelance Writer: A Practical Guide to Setting Up a Writing
Business at Home
by Michael A. Banks
The Writer Books; 222pp
Excerpt
When I teach a class for would-be writers, they always have a
predictable set of excuses for not writing. The most frequent is a job, followed
by household chores and taking care of children.
My first impulse is to ask them why
they signed up for the course, but I refrain. Instead, I take a positive
approach. I tell them about how I wrote when I was juggling a full-time job and
family duties.
The point: you can always find time
to write. If you really want to. You may have to sacrifice television or reading
time, or skip going out once in a while. But nothing comes without
sacrifice—especially something that requires as much time and concentration as
writing.
Buy the book!
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Prerequisites to Writing as a Career
Writing ability, Knowledge of Subject, Command of the Craft & Tools, Business
Acumen, Professionalism, Experience, Attitude & Other Intangibles
Chapter 2: What It's Really Like
Working at Home, Dealing with Ups & Downs, The Writing Life
Chapter 3: Self-Management Tools for the Writer
Organizing Projects, Keeping Records, Tracking Submissions, Time Management,
Project Management, Deadlines, Workload, When to Write, Where & What to Write,
Goals & Measure of Progress
Chapter 4: Getting Yourself to Write
Finding Time, Controlling Interruptions, Avoiding Self-Distractions,
Writer's Block, Dealing with Rejection, Motivational Techniques, Discipline,
Relaxation Techniques
Chapter 5: Are You Ready?
Six factors of Readiness (Skills, Experience, Professionalism, Finances,
Personal Situation, Attitude), Self-Scouring Readiness Test
Chapter 6: Financial Planning for Writers
Household Budgets, Income Projections, Preparing for Rainy Days, Trimming
Expenses, Establishing Credit, Back-Up Plans
Chapter 7: Making the Break
Decision or Delusion?, Decision-Making with a Spouse or Partner, Seeking
Advice, Telling Your Boss, Leaving Your Job, Setting Up New Business Accounts,
Taxes for the Self-Employed Writer, My Own Story
Chapter 8: Marketing Tips & Techniques
Scheduling Time, Identifying Markets, Web Research, Print Resources,
Publisher News, Bookstores as Resources, Studying Magazines, Studying Book
Publishers, Market List Directories, Networking, Writer Gatherings
Chapter 9: Relationships with Agents & Editors
Do You Need an Agent?, What an Agent Does, Q&A on Agents, Finding an Agent,
Connecting with Editors, Planning Meetings
Chapter 10: Sources of Extra Income
Teaching Writing Courses, Speaking Engagements, Reviewing Manuscripts,
Freelance Editing, Consulting in Your Field, Writing for Ad Agencies &
Corporations, Part-Time Jobs
Chapter 11: On Persistence
Realistic Assessment of Your Situation, What to Track, Considering Whether
to Quit, Contentment & Job Satisfaction
Afterword:
Appendix A: Resources for Writers
Appendix B: Suggested Reading
Index
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