عنوان

The business of being a writer /

(Number (ISBN

022639302X

(Number (ISBN

022639316X

(Number (ISBN

9780226393025

(Number (ISBN

9780226393162

Erroneous ISBN

9780226393339

Title Proper

The business of being a writer /

General Material Designation

[Book]

First Statement of Responsibility

Jane Friedman.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

London :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

The University of Chicago Press,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

2018.

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

©2018

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

313 pages ;

Dimensions

24 cm.

Series Title

Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing.

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Text of Note

Part I. First steps: making a life as a writer : Can you make a living as a writer? -- The art of career building -- Generating leads, gaining exposure -- Pursuing an MFA or other graduate degree -- Part II. Understanding the publishing industry : Trade book publishing -- Magazine publishing -- Online and digital media -- Literary publishing in the twenty-first century -- Part III. Getting published : Book publishing: figuring out where your book fits -- Understanding literary agents -- Researching agents and publishers -- Book queries and synopses -- The nonfiction book proposal -- Working with your publisher -- Self-publishing -- Publishing short stories, personal essays, or poetry -- Traditional freelance writing -- Online writing and blogging -- Part IV. The writer as entrepreneur: laying the foundation : Author platform -- Your online presence: websites, social media, and more -- Turning attention into sales -- The basics of book launches -- Part V. How writers make money : Starting a freelance career -- Freelance editing and related services -- Teaching and online education -- Contests, prizes, grants, fellowships -- Crowdfunding and donations -- Memberships, subscriptions, and paywalls -- Advertising and affiliate income -- Pursuing a publishing career -- Corporate media careers -- Afterword -- Appendix 1. Contracts 101 -- Appendix 2. Legal issues -- Appendix 3. Recommended resources.

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Text of Note

"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.

International Standard Book Number

9780226393339

Authors and publishers.

Authorship-- Economic aspects.

Literary agents.

Authors and publishers.

Authorship-- Economic aspects.

LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES-- Authorship.

LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES-- Publishing.

Literary agents.

REFERENCE-- Writing Skills.

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Edition

Class number

Book number

Friedman, Jane,1976-

Date of Transaction

20200822102252.0

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rda

Electronic name

[Book]

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