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    Careers for Writers & Others Who Have a Way with Words
    Careers for Writers & Others Who Have a Way with Words
    Careers for Writers & Others Who Have a Way with Words
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    Careers for Writers & Others Who Have a Way with Words

    By Robert W. Bly

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    The only career series designed expressly to turn passions into paychecks!

    These inspiring books let career explorers look at the job market through the unique lens of their own interests. Each book reveals dozens of ways to pursue a passion and make a living--including the training and education needed to polish hobbies and interests into satisfying careers.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMcGraw-Hill Education
    Release dateApr 22, 2003
    ISBN9780071425094
    Careers for Writers & Others Who Have a Way with Words
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    Robert W. Bly

    Robert W. Bly is a freelance copywriter specializing in business-to-business, digital, and direct marketing. He is the author of 100 books, including The Copywriter's Handbook, Secrets of a Freelance Writer, and Selling Your Services, and has appeared on CNBC and CBS's Hard Copy. He lives in Montville, NJ.

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      Bly has a tendency to repeat himself a bit, but the upside of this is that even if you read only the chapters pertaining to the specific careers you're interested in, you don't miss any information. He provides lots of tips, lots of resources for further reading, and what seems like solid, unstinting advice. It's a terrifying read if you're thinking of entering the writing world from another profession (as I am) but the advice is very practical, and Bly clearly lays out the pros and cons of choosing any particular area. My only complaint is that I wish he'd covered fiction writing in more detail.

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