Jeanette K. -
From the Back of the Book:
Amateurs write, then try to sell, professionals sell, then write. And now you can too, with the help of this revised and updated edition of Gordon Burgett's landmark book on the business of selling what you write.
Here you'll learn the truth about getting published and making a living as a writer. This step-by-step guide shows you how to avoid the most common mistakes beginners make; how to receive positive replies from editors before you write a single word; how to spin one article idea into several well-paying articles.
Most beginners think that 90% of publishing success comes from having talent as a writer. While basic craftsmanship is important, most success comes from selling the idea and the copy.
Amateurs write, then try to sell, professionals sell, then write. And now you can too, with the help of this revised and updated edition of Gordon Burgett's landmark book on the business of selling what you write.
Here you'll learn the truth about getting published and making a living as a writer. This step-by-step guide shows you how to avoid the most common mistakes beginners make; how to receive positive replies from editors before you write a single word; how to spin one article idea into several well-paying articles.
Most beginners think that 90% of publishing success comes from having talent as a writer. While basic craftsmanship is important, most success comes from selling the idea and the copy.
