Covering the Business Beat is targeted specifically to the millions of Americans in business, such as the entrepreneur who wants to be known as an expert in her field or the guy in the mailroom who dreams of being a freelance writer. The authors advise readers to start in the industry they're working in now, drawing on their knowledge, background, and contacts as a solid base from which to launch a part--time or full-time writing career. This practical guide demonstrates how to use sound business principles and practices such as networking, niche marketing, and running writing like a business to make a successful writing career. Providing an insider's look at breaking into the writing world, each chapter of Covering the Business Beat is packed full of tips and tried practices to clarify the path to journalistic success. To aid the reader, the authors have provided thoughtful "to do" lists, interviews with magazine editors and content collectors, concise chat boxes covering specific topics like "Myths and Truths About Query Letters," and an appendix listing additional reading sources. Providing a roadmap to get your byline in print, this book is a valuable resource for aspiring writers, writing students, and writers who need a new angle on the business of writing.