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Six Books for the Creative Freelance Writer
Get Published AND Paid

By Allena Tapia, About.com

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So, you're ready to take the leap for your art? You want to write what YOU want, and still pay the bills? Before you begin, make sure you've got the best foundation to build on. Following are six highly-recommended books for the creative freelance writer.

1. "On Writing" by Stephen King

A highly-recommended book among many writers, pay special attention to the last half of the book.
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2. "Writing Down the Bones" by Natalie Goldberg

A set of inspirational vignettes and prompts.
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3. "Writing the Life Poetic" by Sage Cohen

"An invitation to read and write poetry."
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4. "Creative Warriors Walk Alone" by Chad Love Lieberman

It's the subtitle that sells it: "the business of art."

5. Chicago Manual of Style (Reference)

A must in the fiction world.
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6. "How To Write Short Stories for Magazines" by Sophie King

No fluff, just straight to the part where you get published and get paid!
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