Title
How To Make A Real Living As A Freelance Writer
Author
Jenna Glatzer
Review
Have you longed to quit your day job and become a full-time, self-supporting writer? Have you dreamt of finding your byline in highly
coveted print magazines? Are you tired of putting in so much work with so little return?
Thanks to Glatzer’s book, Make A Real Living As A Freelance Writer, you don’t have to feel like a failure. In
Make A Real Living As A Freelance Writer, Glatzer gives you an insider’s look into her life as a well-paid freelance writer and
shares tips for getting those top paying assignments.
You’ll learn why having a good grasp of grammar, punctuation, and style guides
are only half the battle. In 17 chapters you will discover
34 tips guaranteed to take you from zero dollars to your desired monthly income—if you’re willing to take the time to put her tips into
action. Tips like:
- Obtaining the necessary tools to complete your assignments—once you begin receiving them.
- How to set writing-related goals.
- What you need to know to treat your writing like a business—not a hobby.
- How to come up with ideas editors want to use.
- How to turn one idea into several paying ideas.
- How to find ideas when your “well” has run dry.
- Understanding the difference between print markets and web markets.
- Where to find writers’ guidelines.
- How to analyze freelance writing opportunities.
- Why different departments, in magazines, might be the best way to break into the publication.
- Why query letters don’t work when trying to sell an essay to a publication.
- How to write a great query letter.
- How to create a lead that gets noticed.
- How to present samples of your writing without mentioning that you’ve never been published before.
- What clips work best for the publication you’re pitching.
- Finding your query style.
- What not to do with your query letter.
- Why generic query letters don’t work.
- Overcoming your fear of rejection.
- Understanding the different rights you’re selling to your article.
- How to build on your experience.
- How to properly handle simultaneous submissions.
- How to keep track of your submissions.
- When and how to follow up on submissions.
- Understanding payment terms.
- When writing on spec can be a good thing.
- Understanding your worth and value as a freelance writer.
- Properly interviewing your sources through phone, email, or in-person visits.
- How to practice and prepare for an interview.
- Understanding what editors really want and how to get them to assign you another article.
- When and how to contact an editor after you’ve received the assignment.
- How to build relationships with editors.
- How to get paid money due you.
- Why networking is essential to your writing career.
But that’s not all you’ll learn! You’ll also discover:
- How Glatzer handled certain situations,
- What other full-time freelance writers have done in certain situations, and
- What you need to do to keep in the IRS’s good graces.
And if that isn’t enough, Glatzer also includes four sample query letters that earned her writing assignments. Finally, Glatzer includes a hands-on assignment at the end of each chapter geared towards helping you put what you’ve read into action.
Whether you’re new to freelance writing or simply want to up the ante, Make A Real Living as a Freelance Writer offers real-life advice, tips, and hands-on assignments sure to get every writer headed in the right direction—to a profitable, successful career as a published freelance writer.
Order How To Make A Real Living As A Freelance Writer Today!
About The Author:
Alyice Edrich is the editor of The Dabbling Mum® and a freelance writer for hire. She's helped many new writers catch their
first break and she can help you, too. Visit our e-book store to learn
how you can become a paid freelance writer.
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