Books for Freelance Writers
Posted: January 24, 2009
Filed under: Writing
Tagged: articles, blogger, book, ebook, freelance, paper, query, writer, Writing
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I got a book from my library recently with some pretty helpful information about starting a Freelance Writing business. It is a little out of date though and I’m thinking I may need to invest in something more current from Amazon. The Indispensable Field Guide to Freelance Writing looks good as does The Writers Digest Guide to Query Letters.
The Freelance Writing Tips blog has suggestions for several good books that can help you establish yourself as a freelance writer. I think The Renegade Writer looks like a decent choice!
Maybe I’ll just get an ebook – if anyone has suggestions for a good/reasonably priced one that would be awesome! I love simply dowloading a book and not wasting paper, but I hate the thought of spending good money on something poorly written or organized. Obviously, being a blogger myself, I’m a fan of self-publishing but sadly I’ve experienced far too many products that don’t live up to their hype.
I’ve been working away, learning more about query letters, discussing topics with my business partner, brainstorming and writing a couple of article samples. It’s going to be time to kick things into higher gear soon though so I have something to show for my work!
Laurie
Slow Start
Posted: January 5, 2009
Filed under: LM2
Tagged: 2009, blog, freelance, goals, partnership, Writing
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Oops! I meant to get a much quicker start to 2009, but here I am, 5 days in, and only now posting for the first time. And I only have time for a quick post too, but I really want to record our business goals for 2009:
- Get at least 3 regular/recurring writing gigs for blog or article work
- Post at least weekly to our own blog
- Do at least 3 guest posts on other freelance/writing blogs
- Earn at least $15,000 in net freelance writing income this year (keeping in mind that we are just starting, but hey – more would be better too!!)
They are just a few simple goals and we may even do a mid-year adjustment in June. We’re having a big partnership meeting later this week to discuss further and to strategize.
I’ll be doing a post later this week summarizing my favorite “Goals/Resolutions” posts by other freelancers, so stay tuned and take care!