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Become a freelance writer : your complete guide to the business of writing / Rachel Oku.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Oku, Rachel, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Authorship.
- Creative writing.
- Business writing.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (40 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Petersfield, [England] : Harriman House, 2013.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Become a Freelance Writer is a complete guide to the business of writing. Freelance editorial consultant, Rachael Oku, sheds light on the skills and attributes needed to become an in-demand freelancer.Offering a realistic outlook on getting ahead, Become a Freelance Writer provides a wealth of useful information and tips on how to build a successful brand while avoiding common pitfalls. Covering everything from budgeting and prioritising to pitching and reputation management, Become a Freelance Writer also explores the benefits of social media, email marketing and analytics software - advising how writers can leverage such tools to build an expansive audience and client base.Become a Freelance Writer is a must-read for any writer serious about taking their potential to the next level. With a no-nonsense approach that gets straight to the point, this book is written with the infamous George Orwell quote in mind: "If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out."
- Contents:
- Intro
- Publishing details
- Contents
- About the Author
- Introduction
- 1. Operate Like a Pro
- Build a brand
- Position yourself as an expert
- Create a platform
- Websites and blogs
- Portfolios
- Monetise your site
- Optimise your site
- Perfect your copy
- 2. Spread the Word
- Social media
- Forums and groups
- Guest posts
- Comments
- Link exchanges
- Networking
- Events
- Giveaways
- Analytics
- Media kits
- Rate cards
- Email marketing
- 3. Perfect your Pitch
- Chase the money
- Cold calling
- Query letters (pitching)
- 4. Behind the Scenes
- Do your sums
- Determine a pricing structure
- Set short and long-term goals
- Monitor cash flow
- Protect your IP
- Seek insurance
- Get everything in writing
- Invoice early
- Plan for the day-to-day operations
- Consider outsourcing
- 5. The Writing's on the Wall
- Resources.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Description based on online resource; title from PDF cover (ebrary, viewed February 18, 2015).
- ISBN:
- 9781908003621
- 1908003626
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