Write Good or Die

attending conferences, and submitting short stories. Short stories pay poorly, but they're extremely important for getting your name out there. Try to send out a few every month.
    5. Get feedback. It's tough to write in a vacuum. As writers, we need readers. Family, friends, peers. Luxuriate in the praise, but pay close attention to the criticism--what isn't working is often more important than what is working
    6. If you get a story or a novel rejected over and over again, MOVE ON. There's no conspiracy keeping you from getting published. You've been rejected because your book isn't good enough, or it doesn't seem profitable to the publisher. Get over it and write something else.

    J.A. Konrath— http://www.jakonrath.com
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14. TYPES OF WRITERS AND WRITING PROFESSIONS
    By Jonathan Maberry
    http://www.jonathanmaberry.com

    Acquisitions Editor
    Most often associated with book publishers, an acquisitions editor supervises the process of finding potential writers to write for their publisher. They often are in charge of negotiations with the writer.
    Advertising Writer
    See copywriter
    Agent's Assistant
    An agent's assistant does whatever tasks need to be done for a literary or talent agent. They often act as manuscript readers for an agent, who generally receives far more manuscripts than they have time to read.
    Assistant Editor
    Serves under the managing editor or editor in chief. Generally takes over some of their duties, such as managing writers or making story assignments. Often they are assigned a specific section within a publication or broadcast.
    Author
    An author is what people classically think of when they think of writers. An author writes books. These books can be fiction or non-fiction.
    Columnist
    The writer of on ongoing, generally scheduled feature for a publication. They may also syndicate their articles to multiple publications.
    Copy Clerk
    See editorial assistant
    Copy Editor
    A copy editor prepares text for publication. They proofread articles and often act as fact-checkers as well.
    Copywriter
    A copywriter writes advertising and product descriptions (know collectively as copy) for print and online catalogs, direct mailings and so forth.
    Critic
    See reviewer
    Editor-in-Chief
    Editor in charge of the overall content and production of a publication.
    Editorial Aid
    The editorial aid is similar to an editorial assistant, but generally with even less status. They mainly run errands.
    Editorial Assistant
    An editorial assistant provides administrative support for editors and associate editor and other editorial staff. They often perform scheduling, filing, note taking, and other administrative tasks.
    Editorial Secretary
    See editorial assistant
    English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor
    ESL instructors teach the basic or advanced skills of speaking and writing in English to students who did not learn English originally. They often work in foreign countries.
    English Teacher
    An English teacher generally works with high school or junior high school classes to teach them English grammar and writing.
    Fact Checker
    See researcher
    Gag Writer
    A writer for cartoonists, comedians or reviews who writes humor, generally in short form.
    Ghostwriter
    A ghostwriter is employed to write on behalf of another person and give the authorship credit to that other person.
    Grant Writer
    A grant writer researches and responds to grant opportunities for an organization, often a non-profit one. Grant proposals must often adhere to strict rules spelled out by the organization providing the grant.
    Indexer
    An indexer analyzes the text of a book or other published materials and creates an alphabetized or otherwise organized list of key terms and their locations.
    Journalist
    A writer who collects, writes, edits, and presents news or news articles for the Internet, magazines, radio, television and newspapers. A journalist may or may not be a permanent employee of a publication or media outlet.
    Joke Writer
    See gag writer.
    Lecturer
    See speaker
    Literary Agent
    A literary agent represents an author in their dealings with publishers. It is their job to get a manuscript read and sought after by the right people.
    Managing Editor
    A managing editor administers and directs the editorial activities of a magazine, newspaper, book publisher or other media outlet.
    Manuscript Evaluator
    See manuscript reader
    Manuscript Reader
    A manuscript reader reviews submissions from writers. Generally is is their job to weed out