Summary

Synopsis

Have you been told you have a talent for writing? Do you think you might like to try freelance writing as a career? Selling your writing is more than a creative exercise; it is a business skill. Professional writing is a discipline that has its own language, rules, and pitfalls. This JEDlet provides tips and hints on getting your writing published and getting paid!

Objectives

• Determine what makes freelance writing proposals appear professional
• Research possible markets for your freelance writing
• Ascertain what editors like and dislike about receiving submissions from writers
• Decipher the typical language and terms of freelance writing
• Unearth resources and advice for freelance writers

Outline

• Introduction
• Overview
• Objectives
• The Freelance Writing World
• Writing for a Living
• Polishing Points
• Finding the Write Home
• Writers Language
• Writing Lingo
• Writing World Jargon
• Checkpoint I
• The Write Stuff
• Clips-Catch 22
• Query Quandaries
• Query Comparison
• Scam-Spotting
• Writers Beware!
• The Write Words Puzzle
• Checkpoint II
• All about Editors
• A Whole New World
• Editors’ Pet Peeves
• Fatal Flaws
• Impressing an Editor
• Expert Advice
• The Business of Writing
• Target Markets
• Kill Fees and Payments
• The Freelance Writer’s Life
• Pros and Cons
• Inspiration and Resources
• Final Checkpoint