Publisher's Synopsis
This is a guide for writers by writers, placing all the guidelines they need to stay in business in one thorough reference. Completely revised and updated to meet the needs of today's freelance writer's, this guide provides accurate information on a range of professional issues. It features guidelines for standard pay rates, royalties, fees and practices for virtually every writing genre, from books and magazines to corporate and academic writing, so writers can eliminate guesswork and get paid the rates they deserve. Newly commissioned essays and other features offer knowledgeable advice for other important business issues, including self-incorporation, repetitive stress injuries, taxes, self-promotion, writing for the Web and more.