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?

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[rovanda.livejournal.com]

Some resources that may (or may not) be helpful: http://www.yudkin.com/flfaq.htm
http://www.absolutewrite.com/freelance_writing/freelance_writing1.htm

There's more online, of course, but these two are a start.

Good luck!

[drband36.livejournal.com]

Mike,

My pal from high school, Ethan Gilsdorf, is a successful freelance writer in Boston. He's written poetry, done restaurant reviews, lived and written in Paris for years before returning to the states, and now has written for every section of the Globe, including Op/Ed (except for sports! Go, Ethan!). Also, the Christian Science Monitor and scards of other outlets.

Anyway, he's taught a few classes in how to get one's feet under oneself with writing. Check him out:

ethangilsdorf.com

If you like his work, perhaps you might write him, mention my name (by the way, it's MacDonald now...I changed it to my mother's maiden name, just coz I like it), and maybe get some great info.

Glad to hear about the move!

Elise in NH

[mikecap.livejournal.com]

Good to hear from you again, and nice to see you on the LJ! I friended you, so you should be in on all the other friends-only scoop now too.