Blake Friedmann

Publications

Useful books written by members of the team about how to make a career as a writer.
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  • From Pitch to Publication

    Carole Blake

    This is the insider's guide to getting published sucessfully. The secret to making money from your fiction writing is not only in the quality of your work but your approach to the publishing process: in this book an industry professional shows how to make the system work for you. Advice is here from almost the moment you pick up the pen - identifying the market for your work - to working constuctively with your author or agent, safeguarding your rights, negotiating and understanding contracts, and understanding how you book will actually be sold. "From Pitch to Publication" is the complete guide to presenting yourself effectively to publishers, and navigating the periods before and after publication for continuing success. Published: August 1999 Buy book from Blackwells Buy book from Amazon
  • How to Make Money Scriptwriting

    Julian Friedmann

    Many books discuss how to write better scripts, but how should the scriptwriter successfully deal with the business side of the profession? This is an insider's guide to the way in which scripts can become deals and ultimately go into production, includes information on identifying what audiences want, tips on pitching ideas and scripts, handling meetings to get what you want, negotiating contracts and establishing copyright. Published: January 2000 Buy book from Blackwells Buy book from Amazon