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In an era of declining advertising revenue, thinner magazines and constantly shifting terrain of social media The Quick and Dirty Guide to Freelance Writing offers a fresh perspective on the old dream of what it means to write for a living. Author and journalist Scott Carney shows how writers don’t need to constantly teeter on the brink of bankruptcy if they want to pursue their art. The secret to success is deceptively simple: writers first need to value their own work instead of asking other people to value it for them. In a few short chapters Carney lays out his own unique method for grabbing the attention of editors, writing effective pitches, negotiating contracts and running a writing career as a business. It’s a must read for any person who wants make a living off of their words, or for any established writer who needs to sharpen their business sense.
