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BOOK REVIEW:
The Freelance Writer's Bible
Genre: Reference • Author: David Trottier 1-879505-85-1 • 240 pgs. $19.95 retail (current Amazon.com price, $13.57) Published by Silman-James Press Available from Amazon.com
Have you ever thought seriously about leaving your "regular" job to write for a living? Does the thought of calling your own shots appeal to you?
I'm quite sure you'll answer "Yes!" to both of the preceding questions. I'm also sure that you're more than a bit apprehensive at the thought of cutting yourself loose from that regular Friday night paycheck.
Take it from me, a guy who has freelanced for years, it's a terrific way to make a living. It's spooky at times, but still terrific. It would be nice to have a roadmap, wouldn't it? Well, help is here.
Writing for a living is a business, so you'll need a business plan. Fortunately, Dave Trottier has done the work for you in this helpful book.—Reviewed by Ray Hoy.
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Dave Trottier has made his living as a freelance writer and writing teacher since 1988, publishing hundreds of magazine articles in such national publications as Writer's Digest and Road & Track. He is the author of several books, including The Screenwriter's Bible (150,000 copies sold to date). A scriptwriter who has sold several feature film scripts, Trottier also writes a column for Scr(i)pt Magazine. He has also worked as a business writer, copywriter, and newsletter editor, with past clients that include the Walt Disney Company, Honda Acura, Mitsubishi, and Nutrex. Dozens of Trottier's writing and screenwriting students have gone on to successful writing careers. Author's photo courtesy Dave Trottier.
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