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1. One of the more difficult tasks for the new author is
finding a publisher. The writers that make a very good
living, such as Stephen King or John Grisham are in the
minority. If you expect to give up your day job, you would
need to write a best seller. Finding time to write is often a
major problem for new part time writers. I guess I'll make
time if I want it badly enough. The book market is very
competitive. There are less independent publishers now
and the big companies don't want to take too many risks
on a new writer. They're not always smart about their
choices either. J.K. Rowling was rejected several times.
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which is highly recommended for new and professional
authors.

2. I read sometimes about authors who have sold their very
first book and been provided a large advance to create
another one. Just when I'm fuming with jealousy, I hear
that they sold the film rights for squillions of dollars! The
most annoying factor is when a celebrity is commissioned
to write a book, only to employ an anonymous
ghostwriter. Athletic personas seem to do that often. They
take all the credit and most of the income. British soccer
star David Beckham even won a literary award for his so
called effort at an autobiography.

3. The fortunate authors are the people that have a
publisher actually driving them. A new author needs tons
of advertising after they write a book. Sometimes, the
public is manipulated a little into buying a book. I have
seen book covers with scantily clad ladies that I know has
very little relevance to the plot.

4. So what are the books that sell well? Non-fiction subjects
such as cookery, travel, home improvement and gardening
are always in demand. Writing a book on a topic that your
are not familar with will take some additional research. I
could try my hand at fiction but that seems a harder
market to crack. If you have a vivid imagination you might
try your hand at the crime or thiller genre. I'm more into
novels about the human condition, which explore
relationships and modern society. Your writing would have
to be very, very good for a publisher to want to sign a
contract with you.

5. Sometimes, a great novel will come along that's critically
acclaimed and a best seller. This just proves to me that the
general public is underestimated and there is a demand
for thoughtful stories. Publishers, like TV networks and
film producers should stop dumbing down.

6. In any case, there can be be many freelance writing jobs
available to you once you are in the know. Clients are
looking for writers who are willing to understand their
needs, and write each and every assignment to their
liking. Learning to do this will earn you a good reputation
and more jobs willl become available to you. To find the
assignments to start with, you may have to present
yourself outright. Simply always do so in a positive,
professional manner.

7. The most important aspect of getting the jobs that you
want is to present a well written portfolio. Writers should
constantly be writing material to improve their portfolio.
As a new writer, filling your portfolio should be your first
priority. You don't have to wait until you get some
commissioned work, just write for the joy of writing. Of
course, you will always put your best and most relevant
work in your portfolio.

8. Strive to meet the client's needs. This will mean that you
meet deadlines. You will always write you best material
for every customer. Understand the customer's
requirements and write to those requirements.

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