Writing for Quick Cash: Turn Your Way With Words into Real Money

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Summary: If this book doesn't get you start -- don't bother!
Review: I wish to tip my hat to Loriann Hoff Oberlin. She has not only written a wonderfully succinct,thorough,inspiring book on the writing industry and how to hone your own bit of the craft to help you make money in those hard times we all suffer whilst making our way to the Best Seller List; she has also given seasoned writers a creative kick in the word processor -- and as always with steady hand to help along the way should you need it. I had the distinct pleasure to meet Loriann at a signing she did in Pittsburgh,Pa. Having discovered Writing For Quick Cash only days before (reading and highlighting till my eyes saw yellow)I was completely engrossed and inspired. The book covers everything from mechanics to ideas to strategies for success (as the title states Quick Cash). She truely wishes those with the interest to be the best they can be and to be successful. Thank you Loriann! If this book doesn't get you started -- don't bother!

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Summary: A Resource for Quick Writing Income
Review: If you're a skilled writer but have little or no idea as to how to turn that talent into cash, then this book is for you.

Oberlin devotes the chapters to many diferent kinds of writing opportunities--each with the potential of landing some cash in your pocket.

Because of the wide variety of writing opportunties covered in the book, no one area of writing gets extended coverage but the book provides enough detail to whet your appetite and gives you potential areas to consider.

Especially recommended for those who are "weekend writers" and want a quick way to earn money with their writing talent.

Highly recommended for writers of all skill levels.

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Summary: Writing for Quick Cash inspired me
Review: Like many writers wanting to get published, I put it off, but after reading "Writing for Quick Cash," I could put my goals off no longer.

This book is filled with tons of ideas, a truly diverse array of areas to explore, from those that require little formal training to others that require advanced degrees. But Oberlin breaks each writing avenue down to a manageable level, and for that I was very grateful.

Having taken her advice, I started out with the small stuff, and now I have some published "clips" as they call them in the trade to send with query letters in the future. I never thought of greeting card writing before either. So if you're looking to jump-start your talent, this book ought to do it. I spotted this title at a nearby literary festival this spring, and if I got this far with just the book, I'm curious how far I'd go with more instruction in one of the author's seminars based on this book?

BTW: My 12-year-old daughter spotted the book, started looking at certain chapters, and now she's writing some things also!