Get Paid to Write!: The No-Nonsense Guide to Freelance Writing

I hate to burst the bubble of the one person who rated this book a 1, but I insist. This is one of the many books I have read with real content. Thomas uses his past successes to explain many of his ideas, which I think is better then giving me a list of lofty generalizations. I need meat in my journey to freelance heaven, not fluff. Of course, there is a little product placement throughout the book; he would be a fool not to promote himself, another tactic that he explains. Thomas has inspired me to really take action, and while he writes with confidence and an authority that may offend (some may construe this with arrogance), it is exactly the kick in the a** I need to really get going.

Thomas A. Williams' Get Paid To Write: The No-Nonsense Guide To Freelance Writing is part of the rather consistently impressive Sentient Publications "The Culture Tools Series". An extremely practical self-starter career guide packed with tips, tricks, and techniques for selling articles to magazines, newspapers, and websites, or even writing a book, Get Paid To Write covers everything from the basic facts of freelance to learning what magazine editors want just from reading a copy, using the query system to one's advantage, success secrets, getting an agent if needed, dealing with the possibility of idea theft, writing especially for business, building one's professional reputation, and much more. A highly recommended "must-have" for anyone contemplating a writing career.

This book is an essential arrow in the quiver of any good writer. Freelance writers know that good writing is only half the equation, the other half is knowing what editors and readers want. Williams helps answer this question by calling on his years of real-world experience writing and editing magazines, newspapers and websites. Williams covers every aspect of freelance writing, from idea development to promotion, with thorough, useful advice. As an aspiring writer, I can personally say that this book is a must read for anyone hoping to be their own boss and make money writing. Competition can be stiff but Thomas Williams helps writer gain the edge they need to succeed.