Beginner's Guide to Getting Published
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ISBN: 0898796725 / Publisher: Writers Digest Books, July 1994
Articles offer advice to would-be journalists, short story writers, poets, cartoonists, playwrights, and columnists, discussing manuscript marketing, copyright, and income taxes
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There comes a point, for most writers, when the writing just isn't enough anymore. You want more. You want other people to read your words.You want to be published.Only problem is, you're unsure how and where to start.In that case, it's a good thing you've picked up this book. Because inside, you'll find twenty-seven articles from seasoned, published writers who give you direction for selling your work...advice on producing the kind of writing editors want...inside tips on making your mark on the publishing world.You'll discover the best "break-in markets," and get professional insight on writing and publishing newspaper articles, greeting cards, book reviews, magazine articles, travel writing, business writing, and poetry.Plus, you'll get the nitty-gritty details on preparing your manuscript for submission and writing a query letter that will sell your idea to the editor.There's lots more - articles like "Cashing In on Your Hobbies," "Safe, Sane Self-Publishing," "When to Quit Your Day Job"...everything you need to submit your work. And submit it with confidence.
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