Absolutely the best!
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This is the new and updated edition of what has become a classic for freelance writers. I know that my copy of the first edition has become tattered and creased from much use. It has been a joy to read and be inspired by Andrew Crofts' words of practical wisdom.
If you have hopes of being a writer, or if you are already a writer, then this is the book to read to point you in the right direction and to excite you about your career.
There are no silly graphs, no theories, no daft diagrams - just rock solid totally sensible advice and guidance.
Thanks to this book I look forward to checking my post and emails - knowing that there will be more commissions to write for magazines and companies.
Buy your own copy - accept no substitute!
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A must have!
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I loved this book. It was easy to dip into and written in an easy to read style.
Its content mirrored a very expensive course I had started. Obviously you don't get feedback on your work, but the book is an excellent guide to getting you on the right road.
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Top-notch Nuts & Bolts Guide
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If you want to get involved in the actual business of freelance writing there is no better guide on the market. Andrew Crofts is well known in the book trade as a ghost writer and it is seldom that he doesn't have a book in the best-seller lists, even if it doesn't have his name on it.
Unlike many books on writing, this book actually tells you how to write for a living and is not full of the normal obsequies to editors that usually plague books like these and reveal a definite bias to the amateur.
Not much use if you want to write a heart-felt labour-of-love novel, otherwise excellent.
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No rose tinted glasses here!
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Like many people I have read libraries of guide books for would-be writers. This, undoubtedly, is one of the best. I read it cover to cover in a couple of hours and then went back the next day to learn some more.
Clearly expressed, in logically structured sections, this book will certainly guide you through the process of finding the right topics to write about, the right people to pitch them to and, most importantly, how to cope with the rejection while waiting for the really big break-through.
The good news is that if you read this book and follow the advice then you won't even notice the rejection slips - you'll be too busy working on the next article that you are going to sell!
One to read and keep, making sure you re-read it regularly.
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Excellent practical guide to all aspects of freelancing
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Since I bought this book I have had numerous articles published. Andrew Crofts is a realist, with sections on "Learning to Bear Rejection" as well as inspirational stories of people who've made a success of writing. The best bits are the practical tips, eg on how to sell stories; how to tell if your idea for a story is a good one; and even such nitty gritty stuff as keeping good records. Not every chapter will apply to everyone, but the book as a whole is a valuable compendium of sensible advice. My favourite tip: the best way to handle rejection is to have so many projects on the go that there's always something to be optimistic about.
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