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The only career series designed expressly to turn passions into paychecks!
These inspiring books let career explorers look at the job market through the unique lens of their own interests. Each book reveals dozens of ways to pursue a passion and make a living--including the training and education needed to polish hobbies and interests into satisfying careers.
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Robert W. Bly
Robert W. Bly has more than twenty-five years experience as a copywriter specializing in direct marketing. His clients include IBM, Lucent Technologies, Nortel Networks, and Sony. He has won numerous marketing awards and is the author of more than sixty books. Bob and his wife, Amy, have two sons.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Bly has a tendency to repeat himself a bit, but the upside of this is that even if you read only the chapters pertaining to the specific careers you're interested in, you don't miss any information. He provides lots of tips, lots of resources for further reading, and what seems like solid, unstinting advice. It's a terrifying read if you're thinking of entering the writing world from another profession (as I am) but the advice is very practical, and Bly clearly lays out the pros and cons of choosing any particular area. My only complaint is that I wish he'd covered fiction writing in more detail.
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