Do you really want to be a writer? -- Things you need to know and do before you start -- The self-confident writer -- Money and the freelance writer -- The freelance writer's business plan -- Entry-level assignments to get you going -- Magazine articles: the writer's bread and butter -- Marketing and self-promotion for writers -- Big bucks in business writing -- Working with agents and book proposals -- Building your website and publishing your ezines -- Writing for the internet and multimedia -- Maximizing your personal productivity -- Growing your business -- Making your writing dreams come true.