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Do you dream of making a career out of your writing skills but feel unsure about where to start? There are hundreds of books that will take you through the writing process or provide advice about how to get your work published, but none that explain how to transform your talent into a long-term career. How to Be a Writer is packed with practical advice. How do you promote your work? Are you getting the most out of the Internet? Where should you go to get feedback about your work? This book has the answer to all these questions and more. Sally O'Reilly draws on her own experience as a novelist and creative writing tutor, offering down-to-earth advice about everything from finding a flexible day job to negotiating the changing landscape of the publishing industry. Introduced by Fay Weldon and including comments and case studies from other established authors, agents and industry experts, including Blake Morrison and A. L. Kennedy, this is the definitive reference book for any author who takes their work seriously. Sally O'Reilly is the author of two novels and has freelanced for the Guardian, Sunday Times, Evening Standard and New Scientist, specialising in careers. She is also a creative writing tutor with the Open University and Brunel University.