Business of Being a Writer Collection (Digital Edition)

Getting published requires more than an intriguing plot, an irresistible hook, or a well crafted manuscript. It requires a certain business savvy. From battling unique legal issues to scouting out grant money and other financial resources, the business side of being a writer can be a bit overwhelming, no matter what your publishing experience level might be.

This kit contains an array of different resources designed to turn even the most business-challenged writer into a publishing process expert. View sample query letters, proposals and synopses, discover how to structure the best contract for your work, plus learn ways to identify your target audience and appeal to publishers in new ways. This kit includes:

	The Craft & Business of Writing This collection of articles and essays drawn from the best of Writer's Market, offers timeless advice to help writers achieve their goals, all in one handy reference. Refresh your basic writing skills and gain insight on more advanced writing and publishing topics with this comprehensive guide. RETAIL: $24.99
	Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript Featuring more than 100 example query letters, proposals, and synopses, this latest edition of Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript gives you more detailed and concrete instruction than ever before! This new edition features expanded instruction for e—mail submissions, updated formatting and submitting guidelines, insider tips from agents and editors, and much more. RETAIL: $22.99
	Copyright and Contracts (OnDemand Webinar) Even if you're fairly business savvy, publishing contracts are a breed of their own. In this webinar, you'll learn the must—need—to—know clauses, receive suggested language changes to make the agreement more writer friendly, and discover what you probably can't change, so you'll know if you're getting the best deal. RETAIL: $59.00
	Legal Issues Affecting Writers (OnDemand Webinar) This webinar will teach you about the legal basics of concern to both fiction and nonfiction writers, and how to safely prepare and protect your work while not treading on the copyright or privacy rights of others. Learn how to get the most out of your publishing contract, for either articles or books. RETAIL: $49.99
	WhatYou Don't Know Can Kill Your Book (OnDemand Webinar) Getting an agent or editor interested in your writing is only one hurdle on the path to getting published. Let this webinar help you be prepared to tackle all the obstacles. Gain a better understanding of how the publishing business works, uncover how publishers think, discover what motivates buyers, and much more. RETAIL: $89.00
	How to Find Grants and Financial Resources to Fund Your Writing (OnDemand Webinar) This webinar introduces you to the concept of multi-tasking to achieve your goal — using contests, freelance markets, and even grants (the most misunderstood funding opportunity) — to help you fund your writing career. Learn to identify these opportunities, how to correctly apply for financial aid, how to give yourself the best chance at winning a grant of any size, and how to weigh one contest/grant against another. RETAIL: $79.00