Book Nook - From Dream to Reality: How to Make a Living as a Freelance Writer

 I recently had a chance to review From Dream to Reality: How to Make a Living as a Freelance Writer. It was an intriguing book to read. As a blogger, I kind of fit in this niche - but I don't really consider myself anything close to making a living. I have other projects that take more time, so I don't have the time to devote to really getting this blog to grow.

However, I also have friends who work as freelance writers, and I do as well - specifically as a curriculum writer. I've been able to leverage my experience as a teacher in that realm, so I fit more with this book than I originally thought.

If you've thought about working as a writer, this is a great guide for you. It's published by an independent publisher that prides itself on supporting emerging and niche authors, first of all. Secondly, it covers everything from beginning to end. There are tips on why and how to choose a niche, making connections, dealing with the business side of things, and much more. It was easy to read and comprehensive, covering all the info you need while not getting bogged down in details.

Also available from Microcosm Publishing: Unf*ck Your Business: Using Math and Brain Science to Run a Successful Business

About Microcosm Publishing

Portland's most colorful, authentic, and empowering publishing house and distributor, Microcosm Publishing & Distribution is a vertically integrated publishing house that equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice. Microcosm was started by Joe Biel in his bedroom as a distro and record label in 1996 and is now among the oldest independent book publishing houses in Portland, OR. Microcosm focuses on relating the experiences of what it's like to be a marginalized person and strives to be recognized for spirit, creativity, and value. All books are printed in the U.S. on post-consumer papers, and the company doubles the industry average in number of women authors and prioritizes hiring of special needs employees.