Stephanie Hainsfurther began her 15-year career writing about insurance, and then expanded into full-time business journalism. She has more than 600 articles in print in international, national and regional publications. Emily Esterson became a business journalist for 15 years ago. Since 1993 she's been teaching college journalism classes, and in 1999 she began as editor of New Mexico Business Weekly.
Covering the Business Beat is targeted specifically to the millions of Americans in business - from the entrepreneur who wants to be known as an expert in her field, to 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. The handbook shows readers how to use sound business principles and practices such as networking, niche marketing, or running it like a business to make a successful writing career.