Get a Freelance Life: mediabistro.com's Insider Guide to Freelance Writing

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Write Your Own Check Considering a career in freelance writing Already a freelancer but seeking practical, solid advice on the basics of the business Get a Freelance Life is the complete guide to all aspects of a freelance writing career, straight from the creators of Mediabistro-the nation's most connected, authoritative source for media professionals. Learn how to- . Write compelling pitch letters . Network with the best in the magazine and newspaper industry . Understand the freelance market and detect its changes . Self-edit and rewrite your work . Manage tight deadlines . Negotiate contracts . Survive the financial ups and downs of the freelance life With plenty of insider advice and tips from the most successful freelance writers and editors in the country, Get a Freelance Life is a must-have resource for turning your freelance gigs into a full-fledged writing career.

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Margit Feury Ragland worked as an editor at Woman's Day, Family Circle, Walking, Cornell, and Natural Health magazines before leaping headfirst into a successful freelance career. Her work has appeared in publications such as Self, Fitness, Health, Marie Claire, Parenting, and the Boston Globe. Laurel Touby is the founder and CEO of Mediabistro.