Amy Farrar’s book, The Indispensable Field Guide to Freelance Writing, was published in January of 2009 on Amazon.com (for a direct link, you can click on http://AmyFarrar.notlong.com, or go to the Amazon.com site and type Amy Farrar into the search criteria to find the book).

Farrar has more than 20 years of experience in the publishing industry and has worked for herself as a freelance writer and editor since 1999. Her impetus for writing The Indispensable Field Guide to Freelance Writing was that so many people asked for her advice about writing and how to break into freelancing and get published that she decided to compile all her wisdom into one book.

The Indispensable Field Guide to Freelance Writing truly is a field guide for anyone who wants to improve their writing and learn how to break into freelance writing (the book also covers freelance editing, as Farrar does both writing and editorial work). Unlike other books about freelancing, this guide isn’t limited to writing for a specific market. It covers freelancing for magazines, newspapers, book publishers, nonprofits, marketing communications firms, and individuals (all of which Farrar has worked for).

The book also covers essential aspects of freelancing, like marketing, contracts, and client relationships. Even if you’re a seasoned freelance professional, this guide provides some essential tools to making it in the increasingly competitive world of freelancing. If you aren’t a seasoned pro, it might give you the tools you need to survive (and thrive) in some tough economic conditions.