Mike Lafavore, Editor-in-Chief, TV Guide
"The most practical and entertaining book I've ever read on freelance writing. A must for every writer's bookcase."


John Griffin, President, Magazine Group, National Geographic Society
"David Taylor is a master teacher and writer. 'The Freelance Success Book' will help writers earn more paychecks and bylines."


Amby Burfoot, Executive Editor, Runner's World
"No other writing book is so crammed full of useful stuff. Taylor shows you how to write fast and well."


Book Description
A former executive magazine editor takes freelance writers behind the closed doors of America's top publishing companies to reveal insider knowledge and techniques for breaking in. Taylor, who worked on such leading magazines as Prevention and Men's Health, shows writers how to analyze a magazine's underlying editorial matrix and to shape stories accordingly. Foreword by Bob Teufel, Chairman, Magazine Publishers of America.


About the Author
David Taylor is a former executive editor at Rodale Inc. During his nine years there, he trained 100s of freelance and staff writers for various magazines, including Prevention, Men’s Health, Runner’s World and others. He also conducted seminars on web programming and email marketing for his company and others. Currently, he can be seen as the co-host of the Outdoor Life Network’s hit TV series, "Dive Today," which he writes and co-produces. A former college professor of English and journalism, Taylor's non-fiction credits include over 50 academic articles and books in his speciality areas of dyslexia, peer tutoring, history of the English language, reading programs and modern literature. As a freelance non-fiction writer, Taylor's features have appeared in such leading magazines as Men's Health, Outside, Men's Journal and others. He has edited and written more than 500 travel articles on Caribbean, South Atlantic, Western Pacific, and South American destinations. His many instructional articles focus on health and fitness topics.

FROM THE PUBLISHER