Part I. First steps: making a life as a writer : Can you make a living as a writer?
The art of career building
Generating leads, gaining exposure
Pursuing an MFA or other graduate degree
Part II. Understanding the publishing industry : Trade book publishing
Literary publishing in the twenty-first century
Part III. Getting published : Book publishing: figuring out where your book fits
Understanding literary agents
Researching agents and publishers
Book queries and synopses
The nonfiction book proposal
Working with your publisher
Publishing short stories, personal essays, or poetry
Traditional freelance writing
Online writing and blogging
Part IV. The writer as entrepreneur: laying the foundation : Author platform
Your online presence: websites, social media, and more
Turning attention into sales
The basics of book launches
Part V. How writers make money : Starting a freelance career
Freelance editing and related services
Teaching and online education
Contests, prizes, grants, fellowships
Crowdfunding and donations
Memberships, subscriptions, and paywalls
Advertising and affiliate income
Pursuing a publishing career
Appendix 1. Contracts 101
Appendix 3. Recommended resources.