Today I’m the featured contributor at Writer Unboxed, where I talk about copywriting:
The No. 1 Overlooked Skill for Every Author
I’m not quite ready to admit that headline is hyperbole—I’d rather say it’s brilliant copywriting.
When it comes down to it, every writer—if they want to earn a living from their craft—must learn how to sling words persuasively, whether for a query letter, book jacket copy, or a grant. Click through to read my take, plus find best resources for improving your copywriting skills.
Jane Friedman has spent nearly 25 years working in the book publishing industry, with a focus on author education and trend reporting. She is the editor of The Hot Sheet, the essential publishing industry newsletter for authors, and was named Publishing Commentator of the Year by Digital Book World in 2023. Her latest book is The Business of Being a Writer (University of Chicago Press), which received a starred review from Library Journal. In addition to serving on grant panels for the National Endowment for the Arts and the Creative Work Fund, she works with organizations such as The Authors Guild to bring transparency to the business of publishing.