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Get
Paid to Write
Become a Freelance Writer
Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business
Imagine
having a rewarding career that lets you get paid to write.
Welcome to the world of professional freelance writing!

You may have dreamed of "becoming
a writer" ever since you were a child, but now you can discover how to
turn that vision into reality with the FabJob
Guide to Become a Freelance Writer.
The guide explains how you
can start a freelance writing business and get hired to write for publication
or write for clients.
Writing for Publication
If
you are like many freelance writers, you love to see your writing in print.
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of picking up a magazine, newspaper,
or book and seeing your own words on the page – knowing that thousands
of people will read what you have written.
And
if you write for popular online publications, your words could be
read by literally millions of readers. The icing on the cake is
that you are paid to do something you love.
Writing
for Clients
If
writing for publication is the "sizzle," then writing for clients is the
"steak." While it may not offer the same excitement that comes with seeing
one of your articles in a popular magazine, writing for clients can offer
solid rewards including more stability and higher pay for
many freelancers.

The
type of freelance writing you can do for clients depends on your expertise,
and a client’s needs. Some writers specialize in working with particular
types of clients. Others work with a wide variety of clients, but
specialize in particular types of projects, such as writing newsletters,
speeches, or scripts, to mention just a few examples.
When
you start your freelance writing business, you will determine what
types of writing you want to do. You might choose a broad specialization
such as "copywriting" or "technical writing" for any type
of client that needs your help.
Or
you might choose a narrow specialization such as writing grant proposals
for non-profit arts organizations, "ghostwriting" autobiographies, writing
business plans for technology start-ups, "search engine optimization" for
retailers, or any other area that interests you and that clients
need help with.
As
long as you have the desire, you can become a freelance writer and
start your own freelance writing business. No special education or experience
is
necessary to break into this career and succeed. You can start your own
freelance writing business and become a freelance writer
immediately.
If
you would like to be paid to write, the FabJob
Guide to Become a Freelance Writer is
for you! In this e-book you will discover how you can get started and succeed
in the exciting and creative freelance writing business.

The
guide's author is Kelly Boyer Sagert, who has written seven books
and sold well over 1,000 pieces of her writing to magazines, newspapers,
online sites and other publications. An experienced copywriter and grant
writer, she also writes for encyclopedias and other anthologies, including
publications from Macmillan and Harvard University Press.
Since 2000, Kelly has taught writing for the online school of F + W Media,
the company that publishes Writer’s Digest magazine.
In
this guide she shares insider tips and expert advice
from her own experiences and from a dozen other professional writers to
help you achieve success as a freelance writer.
The
guide covers topics of vital importance to anyone who wants to start
a business providing freelance writing services and get hired as a freelance
writer, including:
Getting
Ready to Become a Freelance Writer
-
How
to develop the skills you will need as a freelance writer (including
research, writing, and editing)
-
What
you need to know about copyright as a freelance writer, including:
-
what
you can legally use from other sources
-
how
to protect your own writing from being stolen
-
The
top professional associations for freelance writers (including several
that beginning writers can join)
-
How to get writing
experience
and
credentials to help you get hired as a freelance writer, including:
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Internships (plus how
to get an internship if you are not a student)
-
Volunteer writing opportunities
-
Writing for your current
employer
-
How to get a part-time writing
job
-
Educational programs
for writers plus ways you can get educational credentials more quickly
and
less expensively
-
How
to find a mentor who can help you become a successful freelance
writer
-
What
to include on your resume and writer's bio (includes samples)
-
What
to include in your freelance writing portfolio

Writing
for Publication
-
Types
of publications that providing paying opportunities for freelance writers:
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Magazines
(including popular consumer magazines found on newsstands, trade journals,
and specialty magazines)
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Newspapers
-
Online
publications (including the top websites that pay for freelance writing)
-
Books
(writing books for a flat rate payment, writing for encyclopedias)
-
How
to find publications that hire freelance writers
-
How
editors
want to be contacted by freelance writers
-
How
to write a query to get a freelance writing assignment, including:
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How
to attract an editor's attention by tailoring your query to their
publication
-
A
sample
query letter
-
What
you should know about multiple submissions
-
What
happens after you are offered a writing assignment
-
Plus,
advice on choosing a writing specialty so you can get paid more
and get editors to approach you

Writing
for Clients
-
Choosing
a profitable freelance writing specialization
-
The
best
opportunities in freelance writing for clients, including:
-
Copywriting
(also known as marketing writing)
-
Technical
writing
-
Grant writing
-
Information
about types of clients who hire freelance writers, including:
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Corporations
-
Other
organizations and individuals
-
Agencies
that can hire you for freelance writing jobs
-
The
best
and worst ways to find freelance writing work that pays well
-
How
to market your services to corporate clients, including:
-
Responding
to inquiries from prospective freelance writing clients
-
Who
freelance writers should contact in large corporations
-
What
you need to know about preparing proposals for freelance writing
work
-
What
to do during your first meeting to make a positive impression on
a prospective client
-
Determining
the client's needs and project specifics including the budget and scope
of writing services to be provided
-
Advice
for working with a client to ensure satisfaction and help get repeat
business

Starting
Your Own Freelance Writing Business
-
How
to start a part-time or full-time freelance writing business for little
or no money
-
Information
about business matters affecting freelance writers including insurance,
licenses, legal structures, etc.
-
Items
to include in your business plan
-
Choosing
a name for your freelance writing business (plus information about
using a pseudonym or pen name)
-
How
to set up an office for your freelance writing business
-
Sources
of start-up financing if you want to spend more on your freelance
writing business (e.g. leasing an office instead of working from home)
-
Pricing
your freelance writing services, with information on:
-
How
to set your hourly rate
-
Per
word rates
-
Daily
rates
-
Per
project
fees
-
How
to invoice clients
-
What
to include in a client contract or agreement (includes samples)
-
How
to hire an assistant for your writing business
-
How
to market your freelance writing services effectively through:
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Advertising
-
Freelance
marketplaces
-
Networking
and referrals
-
Free
promotional opportunities
-
Advice
on managing writing projects including how to choose vendors such
as designers and printers
PLUS,
you will discover:
-
Samples
of what you need to become a freelance writer and start own your freelance
writing business, including:
-
Sample
query
letter to an editor
-
Sample
resume
for a freelance writer
-
Sample
writer's bio
-
Sample scripts of what
to say when talking to prospective clients of your freelance writing business
-
Sample
letter to an agency
-
Sample
rates
for freelance writing services
-
Sample
writing
contracts (sample
letter of engagement and sample agreement)
-
Sample
invoice
for a freelance writing business
-
Sample
press
release for a freelance writing business
-
Links
to templates for creating business stationery and marketing materials
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Worksheets
and checklists to help you keep track of expenses and writing projects
-
And
more! (including free updates)
You can have this expert information
for an incredible price. It can cost hundreds of dollars to take courses
on starting a business, and chances are they will not include specific
information about starting a freelance writing business. The FabJob
Guide to Become a Freelance Writer
contains some of the best
business advice you could get from other sources, plus much more.
It
can save you many hours of research, help you avoid some costly mistakes,
and give you information you need to become a freelance writer and start
your own freelance writing business.

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If
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"The
FabJob Guide to Become a Freelance Writer will take you step-by-step through
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Each chapter is full of important information, helpful advice, and useful
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Editor
"One thing I like about
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including: sample of what to say when talking to a prospective client,
sample invoice, and sample contract."
—
Jill
Florio, Editor
Bella Online
"This e-book shows two paths to freelancing: writing magazine and
newspaper articles, and writing in the corporate world. It's a good overall look at the writing business,
with lots of samples, charts, lists and links. It's a worthwhile resource. I know I found myself taking notes
and marking lots of pages to refer back to.
The FabJob Guide emphasizes the business side of freelancing, with lots of information that can benefit all of us. Sagert writes in depth about how to find and approach clients and
how to bid on projects. If you can write, you can do it."
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