Author : Robert W. Bly
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 18,99 MB
Release : 1997-08-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780805047608
Robert Bly tells you how to tap into the lucrative but lesser-known markets of commercial writing. This is a new, completely revised edition of a book that is a perennial favorite with freelancers and writers.
Author : Kelly James-Enger
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 44,83 MB
Release : 2012-04-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1599635518
Awarded the "Outstanding Book Award" in the service/self-help category for 2013 from the ASJA (The American Society of Journalists and Authors)! There's no shortage of books on crafting book proposals, writing novels, overcoming writer's block, and getting in touch with one's muse. But what about a book for writers who simply want to earn a regular paycheck? Writer for Hire is just the wisdom full- and part-time freelancers need. Author Kelly James-Enger details: • 101 secrets to success, organized into five overarching strategies. You'll be able to implement what you learn immediately. • Invaluable advice on managing deadlines, querying effectively, working with clients, handling taxes, invoices, and more. • Strategies for getting more writing gigs, including networking (in-person and online), establishing yourself as an expert, working more efficiently under tight deadlines, and handling rejection with confidence James-Enger looks at the "whole freelancer," addressing both the craft and business of freelancing.
Author : Robert W. Bly
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 21,14 MB
Release : 2006-08-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780805078039
The definitive guide to becoming a successful freelance writer, now in an updated and expanded third edition Secrets of a Freelance Writer has long been the authoritative guide to making big money as a commercial freelance writer. In this new edition, you'll find out how to make $100,000 a year--or much more--writing ads, annual reports, brochures, catalogs, newsletters, direct mail, Web pages, CD-ROMs, press releases, and other projects for corporations, small businesses, associations, nonprofit organizations, the government, and other commercial clients. You'll also learn how to start out as a freelancer, market yourself to clients, create a successful personal Web site to cull more sales leads, follow up on potential customers to build your practice, and run your business on a day-to-day basis. Secrets of a Freelance Writer is the definitive guide to building a successful and lucrative freelance writing practice.
Author : Robert W. Bly
Publisher : Holt Paperbacks
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 42,37 MB
Release : 2007-04-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1429900148
The definitive guide to becoming a successful freelance writer, now in an updated and expanded third edition Secrets of a Freelance Writer has long been the authoritative guide to making big money as a commercial freelance writer. In this new edition, you'll find out how to make $100,000 a year—or much more—writing ads, annual reports, brochures, catalogs, newsletters, direct mail, Web pages, CD-ROMs, press releases, and other projects for corporations, small businesses, associations, nonprofit organizations, the government, and other commercial clients. You'll also learn how to start out as a freelancer, market yourself to clients, create a successful personal Web site to cull more sales leads, follow up on potential customers to build your practice, and run your business on a day-to-day basis. Secrets of a Freelance Writer is the definitive guide to building a successful and lucrative freelance writing practice.
Author : Linda Formichelli
Publisher : Marion Street Press, Inc.
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 25,17 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Feature writing
ISBN : 9780966517682
This text teaches freelance writers how to break into previously attainable markets by eschewing the old way of doing things. It explains that freelancers can negotiate for more money and better terms, without risking their careers.
Author : Robert Bly
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 15,57 MB
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1402223013
THE BEST WAYS TO MAKE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WRITING! Writers today are no longer just working on books and newspapers. Businesses, advertisers, and hundreds of other outlets are desperate for people who can craft effective messages and persuade people with their words. A strong writer can make $50 to $200 per hour, or even more... if you know where to find the work. Robert Bly is a professional writer who makes more than $600,000 per year from his writing. Now, he's ready to share his secrets. 88 Money-Making Writing Jobs presents the best outlets writers can find to turn their words into profit (including many that few people think to seek out). Along with an overview of each job, you'll discover: A breakdown of what it typically pays The nuts and bolts of what you'll write What it takes to work in the field How to get started Resources for finding the work For anyone serious about a career as a writer, this guide offers the best information on how to make incredible money in ways that are fun, challenging, and make the most of your writing talents.
Author : Robert W. Bly
Publisher :
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 42,35 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN :
Here is a practical "how-to" roadmap by a hugely successful author written for the unpublished massed.
Author : Thomas Andrew Williams
Publisher : Sentient Publications
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 21,97 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1591810124
"Freelance writing is an enjoyable and respected profession if you have some talent and the desire to work hard. The author, a freelancer for twenty-five years, knows what the aspiring writer needs to know to be successful. Tom Williams's advice is highly practical, detailed, tested, and no-nonsense. He offers hard-earned tips, insight into how editors think, and the critical information for success in this field." - back cover.
Author : Zachary Petit
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 48,39 MB
Release : 2015-11-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 159963905X
Prime Your Freelance Writing Career for Success! So you want to be a freelance writer. Great! But now you're faced with a laundry list of questions: Should I freelance full time or part time? Should I write for magazines, newspapers, or online markets? How do I dream up the perfect article idea, and how do I pitch it successfully? How do I negotiate contracts, foster relationships with editors, and start getting steady work while avoiding financial panic attacks and unpleasant ulcers? The Essential Guide to Freelance Writing answers all of these questions--and much more. From breaking in to navigating the basics of the business, this book is your road map to a fruitful and rewarding freelance life. You'll learn how to: • Dig into various markets, including consumer magazines, trade journals, newspapers, and online venues. • Make your digital mark and build your writing platform. • Pitch like a pro and craft solid query letters that get responses. • Conduct professional interviews in person, by phone, or by e-mail. • Write and structure various types of articles, from front-of-the-book pieces to profiles and features. • Quit your lackluster day job, and live the life you've always wanted. Filled with insider secrets, candid advice, and Zachary Petit's trademark humor and blunt honesty, The Essential Guide to Freelance Writing won't just show you how to survive your freelancing writing career--it will teach you how to truly thrive.
Author : Ray Edwards
Publisher : Morgan James Publishing
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 42,2 MB
Release : 2016-02-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1630475025
Communicate with potential customers—and persuade them to buy: “The best copywriting teacher I know.” —Michael Hyatt, New York Times–bestselling author of Your Best Year Ever This book is for everyone who needs to write copy that sells—including copywriters, freelancers, and entrepreneurs. Writing copy that sells without seeming “salesy” can be tough, but is an essential skill. How to Write Copy That Sells offers tips for crafting powerful, effective headlines and bullet points, reveals the secrets of product launch copy, and supplies specific copywriting techniques for: email marketing websites social media direct mail traditional media ads, and more “Ray invites you into his inner sanctum where he opens his real-life copywriting toolkit . . . Get this book!” —Judith Sherven, PhD, and Jim Sniechowski, PhD, bestselling authors of The Heart of Marketing
