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Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Piatkus Books; 3rd Revised edition edition (4 Jan 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0749927631
ISBN-13: 978-0749927639
Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 13.4 x 2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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Now, in a fully updated third edition, "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 through writing. This inspiring guide will also benefit professional writers and journalists who want ideas on how to find new markets for their work. It helps you to decide what to write and how to sell it. It is packed with advice on ghostwriting, travel writing, fiction, short stories, television and radio scripts, newspaper and magazine journalism. It includes valuable information on agents, making contacts, interviewing skills, potential markets, how to get commissioned, and much more. It covers the latest developments in web writing, blogging, and online publishing.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring, 19 Sep 2003

By	Mr. M. P. Lewin "M Lewin" (Oxford, England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Freelance Writer's Handbook: How to Make Money and Enjoy Your Life (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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars No rose tinted glasses here!, 25 May 2006

By	Reader under a wild olive tree "Big George" (England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Freelance Writer's Handbook: How to Make Money and Enjoy Your Life (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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Top-notch Nuts & Bolts Guide, 3 Sep 2006

By	Maxillus "writer / illustrator" (UK) - See all my reviews

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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.

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2.0 out of 5 stars 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

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3.0 out of 5 stars 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 5 months ago by Timothy M. Ijala

4.0 out of 5 stars A good evening read for the aspirant writer
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Published 6 months ago by P. Windridge

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely the best!
This is the new and updated edition of what has become a classic for freelance writers. I know that my copy of the first edition has become tattered and creased from much use. Read more

Published 21 months ago by BG

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have!
I loved this book. It was easy to dip into and written in an easy to read style.

Its content mirrored a very expensive course I had started. Read more

Published 24 months ago by HM Baggott

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent practical guide to all aspects of freelancing
Since I bought this book I have had numerous articles published. Andrew Crofts is a realist, with sections on "Learning to Bear Rejection" as well as inspirational stories of... Read more

Published on 17 Jan 2006 by 100wordreviewer

5.0 out of 5 stars Un-put-down-able
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Published on 23 Jul 2005 by C. S. Rowlands

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