If you're going to make it as a freelancer, you need to learn to speak the language of the industry. Get caught up with this list of essential terms used in the freelance writing world.
women looking out from behind books
What Does FOB Mean in Publishing?
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Why the Well of a Magazine Is Prime Placement for Writers
a copywriting team
What Is Copy?
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What Is a 'Galley' in Magazine and Book Publishing?
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What Does "On Spec" Mean to a Writer or Editor?
Building on their ideas
Why Editors Live and Die by Their Crib Sheet
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What Is a Kill Fee?
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How Magazines, Advertisers and Writers Use Tear Sheets