The business of being a writer
By: Jane Friedman
Series: Chicago guides to writing, editing, and publishing; Chicago guides to writing, editing, and publishing
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 313
ISBN-13: 9780226393025; 9780226393162
Copyright date: 2018
Subjects: Authors and publishers; Authorship; Economic aspects; Literary agents
Description: "The Business of being a writer offers the business education writers need but so rarely receive. It is meant for early-career writers looking to develop a realistic set of expectations about making money from their work or for working writers who want a better understanding of the industry. Writers will gain a comprehensive picture of how the publishing world works--from queries and agents to blogging and advertising--and will learn how they can best position themselves for success over the long term.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Can you make a living as a writer?; title: The art of career building; title: Generating leads, gaining exposure; title: Pursuing an MFA or other graduate degree; title: Trade book publishing; title: Magazine publishing; title: Online and digital media; title: Literary publishing in the twenty-first century; title: Book publishing : figuring out where your book fits; title: Understanding literary agents; title: Researching agents and publishers; title: Book queries and synopses; title: The nonfiction book proposal; title: Working with your publisher; title: Self-publishing; title: Publishing short stories, personal essays, or poetry; title: Traditional freelance writing; title: Online writing and blogging; title: Author platform; title: Your online presence : websites, social media, and more; title: Turning attention into sales; title: The basics of book launches; title: Starting a freelance career; title: Freelance editing and related services; title: Teaching and online education; title: Contests, prizes, grants, fellowships; title: Crowdfunding and donations; title: Memberships, subscriptions, and paywalls; title: Advertising and affiliate income; title: Pursuing a publishing career; title: Corporate media careers.