- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Piatkus Books (6 Sep 2012)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0749940042
- ISBN-13: 978-0749940041
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 13.4 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 988,575 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'A very useful, totally practical guide' DAILY MAIL 'Andrew Crofts' book is about the most practical, encouraging and upbeat guide you are likely to find' WRITER'S NEWS 'Dangerously inspirational' CAREERSCOPE 'This book is a must for anyone who does, or wants to be a writer and be published' NEW BOOKS MAGAZINE
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THE FREELANCE WRITER'S HANDBOOK is the essential book for everyone who dreams of making money from their writing. It will appeal to all aspiring writers, whether they want to write as a full time profession, or simply to supplement their existing income. This inspiring guide will also benefit professional writers and journalists who want ideas on how to find new markets for their work. Packed with advice on ghostwriting, travel writing, fiction, short stories, television and radio scripts, newspaper and magazine journalism, it will help you to decide what to write and how to sell it. It also includes valuable information on agents, making contacts, interviewing skills, potential markets and how to get commissioned, and covers the latest developments in web writing, blogging, and online publishing.
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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is without a doubt the best book I have ever read on the subject of getting assignments as a freelance writer.
There's no padding or 'fluff' in here -- Mr Crofts' gets straight down to the nitty gritty of how to get work.
This isn't a book for people who want to learn how to write. It's a book for writers who want to make a decent living from their craft.
Highly recommended.
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Like many people I have read libraries of guide books for would-be writers. This, undoubtedly, is one of the best. I read it cover to cover in a couple of hours and then went back the next day to learn some more.
Clearly expressed, in logically structured sections, this book will certainly guide you through the process of finding the right topics to write about, the right people to pitch them to and, most importantly, how to cope with the rejection while waiting for the really big break-through.
The good news is that if you read this book and follow the advice then you won't even notice the rejection slips - you'll be too busy working on the next article that you are going to sell!
One to read and keep, making sure you re-read it regularly.
Clearly expressed, in logically structured sections, this book will certainly guide you through the process of finding the right topics to write about, the right people to pitch them to and, most importantly, how to cope with the rejection while waiting for the really big break-through.
The good news is that if you read this book and follow the advice then you won't even notice the rejection slips - you'll be too busy working on the next article that you are going to sell!
One to read and keep, making sure you re-read it regularly.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you want to get involved in the actual business of freelance writing there is no better guide on the market. Andrew Crofts is well known in the book trade as a ghost writer and it is seldom that he doesn't have a book in the best-seller lists, even if it doesn't have his name on it.
Unlike many books on writing, this book actually tells you how to write for a living and is not full of the normal obsequies to editors that usually plague books like these and reveal a definite bias to the amateur.
Not much use if you want to write a heart-felt labour-of-love novel, otherwise excellent.
Unlike many books on writing, this book actually tells you how to write for a living and is not full of the normal obsequies to editors that usually plague books like these and reveal a definite bias to the amateur.
Not much use if you want to write a heart-felt labour-of-love novel, otherwise excellent.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not ideal if you're completely new to writing
Like many other reviewers, I bought this book on the basis of rave reviews. It starts off well, in an easy to read style, and I found the first couple of chapters inspiring, but as... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Doonie
Very dated and unrealistic
I bought this book on the strength of the reviews here, and I'll admit to being disappointed.
The book has dated very badly (it recommends sending your work on... Read more
The book has dated very badly (it recommends sending your work on... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Rosey Lea
a little disappointing
I was a little disappointed with this. It is written entirely from the point of view of one person so is built around his own personal experience and expertise. Read more
Published 13 months ago by CM AK Bentley
Lacked depth of knoweldge
I bought this book after reading the reviews and felt compelled to write a review myself. I was expecting an all meat and no fluff guide, but unfortunately, the reverse is true. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Ms. Arfa S. Iqbal
Honest, Informative, Inspiring
Perfect book for the freelance writer.
Suitable for beginner to professional. Andrew Crofts highlights every area of writing you could possibly imagine. Read more
Suitable for beginner to professional. Andrew Crofts highlights every area of writing you could possibly imagine. Read more
Published on 7 April 2010 by B. Tyson
Dog-eared with use?
I read so slowly that most books are dog-eared by the time I finish them, but my copy of the Handbook still looks new. Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2009 by I N Seyssel
Common sense called for
I selected this book after ploughing through a myriad of reviews on amazon, as I was looking for a general guide to working freelance. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2009 by Mr. D. P. Swinfen
Everything is possible
this is the most concise, clear, informative and inspiring book that i have ever read on the subject of freelance writing. Read more
Published on 18 Jun 2009 by C. Gordon
Recommended...
There are lots of books about writing for a living, but this one has got to be one of the better ones. An essential reference book to keep.
Published on 31 May 2009 by Angela C
The Freelance Writer's Handbook
The book was ok. Very brief though. I was rather disapponted because from the raves I had read about the book I was expecting much more than what it had to offer. Read more
Published on 16 May 2009 by Timothy M. Ijala
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