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Author:   Jane Friedman
Publisher:   The University of Chicago Press
Imprint:   University of Chicago Press
Edition:   Second Edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.513kg
ISBN:  

9780226838656

ISBN 10:   022683865
Pages:   376
Publication Date:   18 April 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Part One: Mindset Matters 1. Can You Make a Living as a Writer? 2. It’s Not about Talent 3. Dealing with Rejection Part Two: Platform Development 4. It All Starts with Your Work 5. Relationship Building and Literary Citizenship 6. Networking with the Powerful or Influential 7. Your Online Foundation: Website, Email, and Social Media 8. Producing Audio and Video Content 9. Developing a Sustainable Path Forward Part Three: Book Publishing 10. Which Publishing Path Is Best for Your Project? 11. How Traditional Book Publishing Operates 12. The Challenges of Literary Publishing 13. Determining Your Category or Genre 14. Understanding and Working with Literary Agents 15. Researching Agents and Publishers 16. Writing Strong Queries 17. Nonfiction Book Proposals: Making a Business Case 18. Working Effectively with Your Publisher 19. Marketing and Promoting Your Books 20. Self-Publishing: Valid Path, Different Business Model 21. Marketing and Promoting Self-Published Books 22. Hybrid Publishing and Other Paid-for Publishing Options Part Four: Publishing Short Work 23. The Business of Magazines and Digital Media 24. Freelance Writing and Learning to Pitch 25. Publishing in Literary Journals Part Five: How to Make a Living as a Writer 26. Building a Business Model 27. Finding Your Readership and Building a Funnel 28. Patronage: Crowdfunding and Donations 29. Newsletters, Blogging, and Subscriptions 30. Serials and Serializations 31. Advertising, Sponsorships, and Affiliate Marketing 32. Freelance Editing 33. Teaching and Online Education 34. Contests, Prizes, Fellowships, Residencies, and Grants Part Six: Business Basics for Writers 35. Tax Basics for Writers 36. Business Formation for Writers 37. Contract Language Every Writer Should Know 38. Common Legal Issues Writers Face Afterword Acknowledgments Appendix: Resources Notes Index

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“Essential reading for writers entering and already in the world of publishing. The Business of Being a Writer is a level-headed look at an industry full of contradictions. I can think of no other guide more important to keep at your writing desk right now.” * Carly Watters, literary agent and cohost of ""The Sh*t No One Tells You About Writing"" podcast *

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Jane Friedman is widely known in the creative writing community for her website and blog JaneFriedman.com and as editor of The Bottom Line newsletter. She has spent more than twenty-five years working in the publishing industry, with a focus on author education and trend reporting. She has appeared in countless media outlets, including the New York Times, the Today Show, CNN, Wired, BBC, the Guardian, CBC, and the Washington Post, among others.

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