The Coffee Date Guide to Freelance Journalism: A Step by Step Guide to Becoming a Freelance Writer (The Coffee Date Guides Book 1)

As a freelance journalist published in Marie Claire, CNN, Travel + Leisure, Islands and Salon among many others, Leslie Patrick knows a thing or two about the writing business. For the past five years, Leslie has made a living as a working journalist (without a degree in journalism, mind you) and people are constantly asking her how they can do it too. Leslie’s answer? “Let’s go out for coffee and I’ll tell you all about it.”

And that’s how "The Coffee Date Guide to Freelance Journalism" was born. For the price of a nonfat extra hot cappuccino, Leslie will delve into the details of the job and share the knowledge you need to get started as a freelance writer. From gathering ideas to pitching an editor and writing a query letter to sharing interview tips, Leslie will walk you through the process step by step to ensure you have all the tools necessary to forge a career as a freelance journalist.

What's inside The Coffee Date Guide to Freelance Journalism?
- Questions and answers from real coffee dates
- The lingo of freelancing
- What types of articles magazines are looking for
- Writer's websites...should you have one?
- How to find ideas
- What is a query and who to send it to
- Payment and invoicing details
- Sample queries
- Writer's resources
- And more...