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So You Want To Be A Freelance Writer?: Writing for Magazines, Newspapers and Beyond Kindle Edition

3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 12 ratings

So You Want To Be A Freelance Writer - Writing for Magazines, Newspapers and Beyond does exactly what it says in the title - it shows the reader how to write for the newspaper and magazine industry and how to make it in the world of freelance writing. Deborah Durbin is a qualified journalist and has over 15 year's experience working in print media for national magazines and newspapers as a freelance journalist and features writer. She has written for most of the women's national magazines and several national newspapers. She has also been a columnist for two national magazines and has written for specialist titles such as Writing Magazine and Writers' Forum and has 11 books published.
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About the Author

Deborah Durbin has 15 year's experience working in print media for national magazines and newspapers as a freelance journalist and features writer. She writes regularly for all the MBS magazine titles Chat it's Fate, Take a Break and other UK & US magazines.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BO2XBUY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Compass Books; Reprint edition (March 11, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 11, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 367 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 111 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 12 ratings

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Deborah Durbin
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Deborah Durbin is a British journalist, author, and columnist. She has 11 non-fiction titles commercially published in the fields of wellbeing, Mind Body Spirit and natural health, writes features for magazines and newspapers, and works for several UK book publishers. She is a full member of the Society of Authors, Women in Journalism and the National Union of Journalists. Oh Great, Now I Can Hear Dead People is Deborah's debut novel and reached number one in the Kindle UK best seller charts (Supernatural category). It has recently been signed to Soul Rocks Publishing for print rights. The paperback version is now available.

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"I knew I would love Oh Great, Now I Can Hear Dead People, from the title, but even so, it still had me giggling out loud. You'll love this book. It's laugh out loud funny, yet warm and touching and very modern."

Mary Cummings - Editor, Work Your Way Magazine

"I accidentally came across this novel on my Kindle & I am so glad I did! I am still reading Oh Great, Now I Can Hear Dead People! & I can't put it down. It's a lot of fun to read & I eagerly await Deborah's next novel!"

Elizbeth - Belfast

"This is one of the top ten best books I have ever read! Totally a delight from start to finish...and I am impatiently awaiting the sequel! I had a smile on my face, chuckled out loud many times and even shed a couple of tears during the touching moments! Thank you for a GREAT read, Ms. Durbin! Keep up the good work!"

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Website: www.deborahdurbin.com

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3.7 out of 5 stars
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Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2013
This book had alot of good details in it and it will help you out if you follow what it says!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2013
I have found Deborah's book to be a valuable resource that I dip in and out of regularly. She covers the practicalities of freelance writing, as well as offering tips to succeed and offers tips on: structure, rights, payment, etiquette and opportunities in the marketplace. As a 'how to' guide, it cuts right to the chase.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2014
In the first place, for the price, there's just not that much book. It doesn't go into any kind of detail. Some of the advice is flat out wrong. The book is poorly written, with run on sentences, dangling participles, misplaced modifiers and a host of other mistakes. A close edit and a trip through spell-check would have fixed a lot of them. Some of the advice given is then contradicted later in the book. It makes me angry that I wasted my money on this.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2014
Sharon Kendrick | The New Writer

Though a slim volume in size, Deborah Durbin manages to pack in a great deal of information. A combination of practical advice about the potential markets available to freelance writers and a section on motivation and self-belief, I’ll be dipping in and out of this invaluable reference book regularly, for both inspiration and encouragement.

Covering a large spectrum of routes into writing, Durbin points out that small, regular contribution to magazines, such as letter writing, can bring in a steady stream of money, as well as providing the much-need profile in such a competitive market. The eBook market is also discussed, with particular emphasis on non-fiction books, and the wide range of topics that could be of interest to readers. There are hundreds of things that you know that other people will want to know.

Similarly, practical advice is given about basic preparation when sending out work, such as the correct way to send out a manuscript or writing a letter to a publication or a publisher.
The final chapters offer guidance of a different kind. Drawing from her experience of writing about mind, body and spirit, Durbin provides some great supportive words of motivation and self-belief. Following the ascertain that “Writing IS a proper job”, I found this chapter particularly inspiring.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2011
This is the book for you if you are interested in freelancing.
The author takes you through each stage of the journey step by step.
The book is an easy, friendly way that encourages you to turn the page and progress on to read the next interesting article.
This is must buy for any aspiring freelancers out there.
Also by the same author
Oh Great, Now I Can Hear Dead People!
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Top reviews from other countries

Budgiegirl
3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad information
Reviewed in Canada on June 18, 2014
It is a very good book for beginners. Not too specific on the changes made due to the internet. A lot of good areas suggested for markets.
Z. Binnie
5.0 out of 5 stars A great buy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 11, 2013
This is the ideal book for anyone wanting to get their writing published. Not only does the writer make you feel enthused about writing and keen to get started but also gives the reader a clear idea of how they can get a foot in the door even if they have never been published before.
Each chapter is relevant, useful and concise and gives the reader a way to plan their own writing future as well as giving starting points for generating ideas and exactly how to make contact with potential editors and publishers. The lay out also makes it easy to dip in and out for future reference.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone that is serious about getting their words in print.
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Dolly
5.0 out of 5 stars New writer's bible
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 12, 2011
I have just finished reading Deborah Durbin's bible for new aspiring writers. This is a brilliant how to book with practical tips on the main sources of paid writing. A no punches pulled, easy to read book... yet it contains a positive guide on realistic ways to deal with editors and rejection slips. Not many writers or professionals are that willing to share their secrets to success in such a constructive way. Better than going on a long drawn out and impersonal course. This gives you a 'speed dial for success' and has definitely inspired me to pitch more articles.

The reader feels that Deborah is actually talking to them personally..yes that means YOU!

Annie Manning
Quality Consultant, Writer and Editor
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Glynis Amy Allen
5.0 out of 5 stars so you want to be a freelance writer
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 25, 2013
This informative book by Deborah is the most informative book on writers I have read She is totally honest and shares her incredible knowledge in this book Very easy to read it is the best purchase I have made in the field of Freelance writing Deborah instills confidence in myself and also to understand how writing for magazines is enjoyable once you know the ropes thank you Deborah
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carol arnall
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 15, 2011
This is the book for you if you are interested in freelancing.
The author takes you through each stage of the journey step by step.
The book is an easy, friendly way that encourages you to turn the page and progress on to read the next interesting article.
This is must buy for any aspiring freelancers out there.
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