Writing can be a fun and profitable adventure if you know how to approach it. This book provides practical advice and direction on writing articles that sell. The author shows how anyone can succeed as a freelance writer. In this book you will learn specific tricks of the trade including how to pick a marketable topic, transform bright ideas into saleable articles, write convincing query letters, work with editors, get the most money for your work, increase your sales, tailor articles to a particular market, get photos, avoid common pitfalls, market your articles here and abroad, earn a solid living, and much more. Wilbur’s complete, practical and enjoyable book leads you step-by-step through every phase of researching, writing, and selling freelance articles to magazines and newspapers.