Writer for Hire: 101 Secrets to Freelance Success
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (628 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1599635496 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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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. 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 Kelly James-Enger details:101 secrets to success, organized in
"Writer for Hire is a 'no-BS' guide to making it as a freelance writer. Bring a highlighter. Chock full of so much solid, sensible, practical and creative advice, information and ideas, this 'writing-career compass' will give you an edge right out of the gate."Peter Bowerman, Author, The Well-Fed Writer books wellfedwriter. If you follow her advice and don't reach your writing goals this year, I'd be very surprised."Linda Formichelli, co-author of The Renegade Writer: A Totally Unconventional Guide to Freelance Writing Success"The words 'total professional' seem to have been invented to describe Kelly James-Enger. If you are a service writer looking for the secrets to success, they are all in here! It's taken James-Enger fifteen years of hard-wrought effort to learn them, and now they can
Fabulous read! Karen Blehm This is a great book for anyone interested in freelance writing as a career. Many suggestions and tips that I have not seen in other similar books. I am so glad I read this!. Five Stars Great book. Kelly James-Enger knows how to simplify the process well.. mindbuilder said A Full-Blown Freelancer's Workshop On-the-Cheap!. This book is worth every penny - Writer for Hire is a full blown freelancer's workshop on-the-cheap! It's a comprehensive textbook presenting information in well-organized sections that hand-hold you through the process of freelancing successfully. Kelly's style is not dry - she breaks things down into manageable pieces while providing funny, insightful advice and encouragement. There isn't alot of fluff either. The book is divided into sections that include marketing (writing queries, pitching to new markets, etc.), efficiency (basically, the best tips to help you earn more in less time), building relationships (including adv