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4.0 out of 5 stars
Another good addition to Freelance Writing How-To Books, March 10, 2003
This review is from: How to Become a Fulltime Freelance Writer: A Practical Guide to Setting Up a Successful Writing Business at Home (Paperback)
Mr. Banks has produced a fine how-to guide for anyone interested in the field of freelance writing. As with most books of this genre, he gives an honest, forthright evaluation of both the possibilities and the pitfalls of striking out on your own as a freelance writer. The book deals with subjects such as finances for writers, dealing with the day-to-day routine of writing, and even has hints about what to do if your writing career doesn't go as far or as fast you'd like. Although he does touch on other ways for a writer to pull in income, this book deals mainly with writing for publication. Writing for business is only mentioned as an additional way to make money but does not go into much detail as to how to get started in business/commercial writing. Since commercial writing (writing for business and industry) is where the money is, and if you don't mind writing things that don't give you a byline, you may want to consider the "classics" on freelance writing by Bly or Bowerman in addition to or instead of this book. However, this book is another fine introduction to the sometimes-difficult field of freeelance writing and you will benefit from it should you decide to buy it.
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42 of 47 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Banks is a Master!, December 2, 2003
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This review is from: How to Become a Fulltime Freelance Writer: A Practical Guide to Setting Up a Successful Writing Business at Home (Paperback)
Contrary to what the title would have you believe, Banks's book is perfect for the experienced writer who is contemplating a jump to fulltime freelancing, as well as for the new writer who would like to explore the idea of taking the first steps toward a freelance career. Spot-on advice also abounds for the fiction and non-fiction writer alike. I found Banks's book easy to understand, thorough, and a delight to read from cover to cover. From his advice on marketing to writer's block to financial management and more, Banks speaks to the reader in enthusiastic yet well measured tones. Frankly, most writing career books leave me quaking in my boots. They seem to sneer, "How dare you, a mere mortal, presume to write for a living without first draining the blood from your body and climbing Mount Everest sans sub-zero parka?" Instead, Banks's refreshing style left me objective rather than dejected about my options as a writer. Thank you, Michael Banks, for a well researched, well written, and thoroughly enjoyable book!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Information, February 23, 2007
This review is from: How to Become a Fulltime Freelance Writer: A Practical Guide to Setting Up a Successful Writing Business at Home (Paperback)
I thought this book was loaded with good information. Michael is realistic about the ups and downs of being a freelance writer. I only gave it 4 stars b/c I was under the impression that it would give more information on "how to break into the business" and start from the beginning. Micheal writes more about going from a part-time to a full-timer writer. I will definetly be going back to this book and using it for a reference when I get to that point. I am now reading "Starting your career as a Freelance writer" by Moira Anderson Allen. This is the book you need if you are a beginner. I am finding it very helpful and full of information for the beginner.
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