The Business of Writing

"The Business of Being a Writer offers the business education writers need but so rarely receive. It is meant for early-career writers looking to develop a realistic set of expectations about making money from their work or for working writers who want a better understanding of the industry. Writers will gain a comprehensive picture of how the publishing world works—from queries and agents to blogging and advertising—and will learn how they can best position themselves for success over the long term."

- The University of Chicago Press

The Business of Writing will cover every topic that you can think of when it comes to being a writer (besides the writing!)

This book provides essential information regarding copyrights, contracts, and taxes and includes appendixes of proofreaders' symbols, government resources, and writers' organizations. You'll learn everything you need to make sure your book is safely published, including who you need to reach out to and what you need to do for yourself.

Every page in the Self-Publishing Manual is packed with information.  This is a concise little tome that those who are intent on following in Poynter's highly successful footsteps will frequently refer to in order to reach their target market. He is considered the guru of self-publishing for a reason -- and not just because he pioneered the genre! Dan Poynter shares the lessons on how to self-publish and be successful in selling your book. He spent the last four decades learning the minutiae of self-publishing and lays it all down in this book. This is a bible for self-publishers and those who want to know how things work in the publishing world.

Learn about all the different hands your book might pass through to get from you to your reader

This book is rich in content; despite being named the Self-Publishing Manual, it also including tips for new authors who wish to send queries to well-known publishers. I highly recommend this resource for writers who would like a grasp on the options they have in publishing.

"The Freelance Writer's Bible is in its spirit generous; it offers its readers creative yet structured advice that should pay off.... Whether you want to know how to write a query letter, how to submit poetry, how to become a ghost writer, or how double your income and double your fun, David has included the information you need in a format and tone that allow you to absorb the information and move on to practicing the necessary steps for success. David's guide offers a "let's get right down to it" discussion of creative vision and the writing process as well as a coach's focus on how to use industry information to make decisions and sell work. That Trottier is a writer and teacher who cares about helping others comes through in this well-organized guide for those who'd like to succeed."

- Sheila Bender, Editor of Writing It Real and author of many writing books.

You'll form concrete creative visions and writing missions that will keep you focused on your road to publishing

Trottier's book is your complete guide to success as a freelance writer. He offers different perspectives in this well-organized guide as a writer and teacher. You'll learn about the different routes you can take to become a freelance writer and the effective strategies to get where you'd like to go. Through easy advice and helpful exercises, this book will help you determine your writing vision, overcome your fears, and develop a career plan. It is a tool that will help you establish a foothold in any of the various writing areas.