One of the greatest challenges for freelance writers is the creation of accurate time estimates for jobs. The Estimating Process Content research Task or tool training (self-education) Basic Estimates These estimates are based on JoAnn Hackos’ Managing Your Documentation Projects, page 170 (1994). Hours Required/Unit Information Type 5 hrs/page User…
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Selling your art is not selling your soul. It might be enough for some to write, but most of us want to market our completed works. Some writers excel at selling themselves and their works. Others are not extroverts, preferring a quiet existence dedicated to writing. Knowing how to best…
Copyright refers to the ownership of a work. In the United States, when you write anything for yourself, you immediately “own” the original content. If you are writing under contract, what is known as “work for hire,” then the employer owns whatever you write. RightsThe “rights” granted to a publisher…
Writers tend to have strong opinions about agents. The reality is that most successful writers end up needing agents. The roles of an agent include: using his or her established network to pitch your works negotiating contracts collecting money on your behalf keeping records FeesGood agents are selective, choosing…