Writing For A Living

[mik3cap]

It's looking to me like I'd be lucky to get $0.25 a word around these parts. Let's presume that I am fortunate enough to get this rate... in order to live at my desired comfort level, I have to make $1000.00 a week.

So... 4000 words. That's four big pieces a week, sixteen a month. That's cake, I can do that no problem... but where to get the work? And who'll pay?

Comments

[dura-luxe.livejournal.com]

Take your portfolio of published pieces and publishing credits and then query editors with project ideas. If they like the pitch, they'll take on your piece.

You can't just write a piece first and send it without their approval.

Once you work with the editor, if they like you, they'll throw more work your way.

[mikecap.livejournal.com]

I am working on building all that up - I'm going to completely redesign my personal web site so that I have a software resume, acting resume, and writing resume.

[dura-luxe.livejournal.com]

Good luck with any or all three!