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How to Be a Professional Writer

Author : L. C. Peterson

In my first ten years as a part-time writer I sold 400

manuscripts; including two books and a monthly column.

This was accomplished with no English or writing degree or

experience. I have been asked "How did I publish so many

manuscripts so quickly? " Here's what I did.

In my study of the freelance writing field and my experience

selling, I discovered eight basic steps that

showed I was serious as a writer. Apply these steps to

your work and editors will see you as a professional writer

they can depend on.

-Bring a business mind to your work. Writing is a business.

-Act professionally. Don't be too casual in your

conversations or appearance. For example, when first selling

don't mention or make excuses for your lack of sales.

-Learn the process of creating, rewriting, and editing. Your

work represents your knowledge and abilities.

-Meet deadlines. Don't put editors in a bind.

-Be accurate. Show you know what you are talking about.

-Know the copyright laws. Protect your rights.

-Develop a record system. Know what manuscripts are where

and what rights you have left to resell.

-Learn how to market your work. Agents are not useful or

needed in every genre or writing field.

If you apply these eight steps to your work they will speed the

number and quality of your manuscript sales. You will

build a reputation as a writer editors can depend on and readers

will enjoy.

L. C. Peterson is a writer and web

marketing consultant. Other articles and writer's tips can

be found at http://www.salesandtales.com." target="_blank">http://www.salesandtales.com. A freelance writing

tutorial can be requested at mailto:writingclass@sendfree.com.



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