Careers for Writers & Others Who Have a Way with Words

by Bly, Robert

• ISBN13: 9780071406000
• ISBN10: 007140600X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-04-16
• Publisher: McGraw Hill

Summary

The only career series designed expressly to turn passions into paychecks!These inspiring books let career explorers look at the job market through the unique lens of their own interests. Each book reveals dozens of ways to pursue a passion and make a living--including the training and education needed to polish hobbies and interests into satisfying careers.

Author Biography

Bob Bly is a full-time free-lance writer specializing in business-to-business, high-tech, and direct marketing. Bob is the author of thirty-five books. Mr. Bly's articles have appeared in many publications such as Cosmopolitan, and Writer's Digest. He has been a featured speaker at writers' conferences nationwide. Mr. Bly has held a number of writing-related jobs. As a freelancer, he has handled writing assignments for more than one hundred clients, including AT&T, IBM, ITT, Medical Economics, Reed Travel Group, Leviton Manufacturing, Associated Air Freight, and Chemical Bank.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Acknowledgments	ix
The Writing Business	1	(22)
Book Publishing	23	(26)
Magazine Writing	49	(14)
Writing for Newspapers and Newsletters	63	(20)
Careers in Advertising	83	(14)
Careers in Public Relations	97	(18)
The Corporate World	115	(16)
Technical Writing	131	(12)
Writing for Electronic, Visual, and Nontraditional Media	143	(14)
Freelance Writing	157	(16)
Appendix Resources	173