| Description |
313 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing. |
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Chicago guides to writing, editing, and publishing.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Can you make a living as a writer? -- The art of career building -- Generating leads, gaining exposure -- Pursuing an MFA or other graduate degree -- Trade book publishing -- Magazine publishing -- Online and digital media -- Literary publishing in the Twenty-First Century -- 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 -- Author platform -- Your online presence: websites, social media, and more -- Turning attention into sales -- The basics of book launches -- 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. |
| Summary |
"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. |
| Subject |
Authorship -- Economic aspects.
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Literary agents.
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Authors and publishers.
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Authors and publishers. (OCoLC)fst00821733
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Authorship -- Economic aspects.
(OCoLC)fst00822455
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Literary agents. (OCoLC)fst00999911
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Authorship.
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Publishing.
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REFERENCE / Writing Skills.
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| ISBN |
9780226393025 hardcover ; alkaline paper |
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022639302X hardcover ; alkaline paper |
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9780226393162 paperback ; alkaline paper |
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022639316X paperback ; alkaline paper |
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9780226393339 electronic book |
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