Professional Writing

This book has been designed specifically for students in writing classes and other writers interested in developing proficient writing careers in a professional environment. As professional writing continues to change rapidly alongside digital developments, this book frames professional writing particularly for 'creative' and other writers. The professional world needs writers with a diverse portfolio of skills and capabilities; if writers can master these, they are more able to make a living from their writing and support their more creative endeavours. Each chapter includes a comprehensive range of exercises to build professional skills, along with learning objectives, case studies, worked examples, tips for success, and suggested websites and further reading.

First guide on professional writing for students taking Creative Writing and other Humanities degrees Provides practical advice for building a career as a freelance writer Includes a comprehensive range of exercises, case studies, examples, tips and further reading

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Lisa Kesteven is a lecturer on Creative and Professional Writing and has designed and led modules on Professional Writing. As well as being a writer of fiction and non-fiction, Lisa has worked freelance for a number of years and has her own freelancing business.

Andrew Melrose is an Emeritus Professor of Critical and Creative writing and a writer. He has over 160 film, fiction, non-fiction, research, songs, poems, chapters and other writing credits, including 15 films and 39 books.

Inhalt
1 Introduction to Professional Writing.- 2 Writing for Business.- 3 A Career in Professional Writing.- 4 The Art of Communication and the Freelancer.- 5 Writing for an Online Market.- 6 Self Promotion.- 7 Finding Work.- 8 Navigating the Bid Process on Freelancing Platforms.- 9 Estimating Writing Projects.- 10 Planning and Managing Writing Projects.- 11 The Editing Process.- 12 Building a Successful Career as a Professional Writer.