Books for Writers

Write His Answer : A Bible Study for Christian Writers

"Marlene touches the heart of every Christian writer. She has the pulse of their fears, apprehensions, and deepest need as they seek to follow God's calling to use their gift of writing for his purposes.

This book is practical, spiritually challenging, and great for individual or small group study. The chapters are short, to the point, and have thought provoking questions to discuss or journal through.

Whether it is dealing with procrastination, disappointments, setting goals, or listening to God first, Marlene articulates what the heart longs to hear. This book was instrumental for me finding vision and purpose for my writing."

Jeanne Doyon Connecticut, an Amazon book reviewer

Freelance Writing for Magazines and Newspapers : Breaking in Without Selling Out

Unlike the mass of freelance writing books aimed at readers who fondly hope to become wealthy freelance writers any which way they can, Freelance Wiling: Breaking In Without Selling Out is for educated people whose primary motivation for trying to get into print is the wish to effectively communicate their ideas, skills and discoveries in appropriate publications. Few books are directed to the potential writer who wants to follow his or her own path. If fulfilling your sense of responsibility to your subject, to your audience, and to yourself is important to your satisfaction as a writer, Marcia Yudkin's concise and sensible handbook is for you.

Writer's Digest Handbook of Magazine Article Writing

Finding success peddling words to magazines doesn't have to begin as a starving-artist-in-the-garret existence of firing ignorant queries into the void and counting on raw talent and blind luck to see you through. Jean Fredette's handbook should be up there with the dictionary and thesaurus for any would-be feature writer. With 33 experts sharing advice on everything from killer queries to manuscript mechanics and resell etiquette, the Handbook of Magazine Article Writing is a far better choice than one of those how-to-be-a-writer seminars, and has more valuable information on hand at a better price.

Get Published : Top Magazine Editors Tell You How

"I not only loved this book, but I used it to sell my first article. Gage and Coppess have written the only book out there that tells you how magazine publishing really works. Forget *Writer's Digest* and other unprofessional misinformation. Read *Get Published* and find out what you *must* know before approaching editors with your ideas."

- an Amazon customer/book reviewer

Secrets of a Freelance Writer : How to Make $85,000 a Year

This book is an essential tool for anyone who wants to make money as a writer. Its benefits to me have been surprising, rewarding, and in some cases, astounding. Because of the advice in this book, I established myself as a nationally known copywriter who specializes in fundraising. I went from being paid $50 to $300 for a magazine article to over $2,400 for a single piece of commercial copy. Bly is probably the first well-known expert to pull back the curtains on the copywriting industry. He explains how the industry works. Then he shows you step-by-step how to break into specific areas and make the money you want. Bly gives detailed advice on marketing, self-promotion, telemarketing, direct response -- everything you need to succeed as a freelance writer. - an Amazon customer/book reviewer

The Well-Fed Writer: Financial Self-Sufficiency As a Freelance Writer in Six Months or Less

In this era of entrepreneurialism, Atlanta freelancer Bowerman, shows those timid (but talented) souls how almost anyone can forge ahead as an independent writer. His advice is good, couched in brassy prose that is easy to read. He anticipates every conceivable question and issue, including typical charges, marketing oneself, types of available work, and dealing with deadbeats. There are great common-sense tips, too, in the psychology of handling clients who think they are writers, those with limited budgets, and others demanding creativity. Personal anecdotes make the life of a freelancer real; the author includes samples of cold-calling scripts, thank-you notes, and a story or three about starting a writers' group and partnering with other professionals.

Marketing Strategies for Writers

"This is a super book. I work with writers every day- and this is the book I tell them to go buy. Every new writer needs this book. Congratulations- this book is fun and gives writers the information they need to know in today's marketplace." an Amazon customer/book reviewer