On Professional Writing and Publishing...

I've written about this subject in the past, so my thoughts are on the record. I think Jane Friedman has some intelligent and practical advice in this fine post. Well worth the read if you are thinking of working in the publishing field. There is, most certainly, a living to be made there. The catch is, these aren't the same jobs that existed even five years ago. Developing a portfolio, establishing a platform, and honing a wide variety of communication skills is paramount in this rapidly shifting industry...