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So What Do You Do, Sara Shepard, Author of Pretty Little Liars?

The author who published 20 books in eight years gives tips on how writers can overcome the blank page and write more.

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This mag's an ideal launchpad for music mavens eager to showcase their knowledge of emerging artists and scenes.

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This 'guidebook to the modern world' wants imaginative, timely pitches that will resonate on the page, iPad and beyond.

Rosanna Scotto: My First Big Break

The Good Day NY host tells how she landed the anchor seat and how aspiring broadcasters can do the same.

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At this conservation mag, freelancers with a strong grasp of science and nature contribute up to 90 percent of all features.

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The man who's reported for everyone from BET and NBC to NPR and CBS tells what it's like to finally step out on his own.

AvantGuildHow To Pitch: Inc.com

Keep your queries short and sweet for this one-stop site for entrepreneurial advice.

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How To Become Invaluable To Your Employer

"Always keep your boss' WIIFM in mind: the 'What's In It For Me'"

- November 9, 2010

Media jobs are like fickle romantic partners. What seemed like a sure thing when you first started can suddenly go south, especially when budgets and staffs tighten. Like any relationship, you need to attend to your job and prove the value you bring to it in order to keep it. But you can't exactly buy your job flowers from time to time. And ensuring your job security is about more than simply "not screwing up." It's about raising your value in the eyes of those who control your professional future -- proving to your boss you're more than a headcount.

The good news: it's not that hard. The bad news: you'd better start tomorrow. Here are seven tips that will make you more visible, more valuable, and hopefully less likely to fall victim to a sudden breakup....

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