Writer for Hire

Writer for Hire
Author: Kelly James-Enger
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2012-04-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1599635518

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. Author Kelly James-Enger details: • 101 secrets to success, organized into five overarching strategies. 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.

Path of the Freelancer

Path of the Freelancer
Author: Jason Scott Montoya
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2017-04-24
Genre:
ISBN: 9781540735416

Freelancing Is Difficult. Are You Ready For This Rewarding Challenge? After the shutdown of his marketing firm, Jason Montoya unexpectedly had numerous business owners and non-profit leaders requesting his help to solve their organization's communication problems. Facing numerous challenges as a new freelancer, he quickly integrated his business insights to move through the many familiar obstacles he faced. He then began sharing with other freelancers a framework of eight vital achievements, see below, that took him to a state of personal and vocational flourishing. Behind these covers, he dives into these mile markers, unveils a blueprint and shares personal stories to help guide and equip other freelancers in their difficult but rewarding journey.

The Freelance Photographer’s Guide To Success

The Freelance Photographer’s Guide To Success
Author: Todd Bigelow
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2021-05-30
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1000387496

Grounded in real-life experiences and scenarios, this practical guide offers editorial, non-profit, foundation, and corporate photographers an honest and insightful approach to running a freelance photography business. Pulling from thirty years of experience as a freelance photographer, veteran Todd Bigelow presents a timely and detailed account of the methods and tactics best used to navigate and succeed in the profession. He explores the topics that define the business of freelancing, including: analyzing photography contracts; creating and maintaining an image archive; licensing for revenue; client development; registering for copyright; combating copyright infringement; and understanding tax issues, freelance business structures, and more. Chapters feature examples of real contract clauses and emails to better prepare readers for the practical daily activities that are essential to growing a success business. Likewise, Bigelow shares conversational anecdotes throughout to provide real insight into the world of freelancing. Based on the author’s sought-after Business of Photography Workshop, this book is an essential guide for emerging, mid-career, and experienced photographers interested in starting or improving their own freelance business.

The Renegade Writer

The Renegade Writer
Author: Linda Formichelli
Publisher: Marion Street Press, Inc.
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2003
Genre: Feature writing
ISBN: 9780966517682

This text teaches freelance writers how to break into previously attainable markets by eschewing the old way of doing things. It explains that freelancers can negotiate for more money and better terms, without risking their careers.

Freelance Confidential

Freelance Confidential
Author: Amanda Hackwith
Publisher: Rockable Press
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2011-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0987102605

Where do you find clients? How much do you charge? How do you grow your business? Get the answers to the top questions on freelancing from the people who know. Advice for freelancers, by freelancers. Amanda Hackwith's book draws on survey statistics from over 3,200 freelancers and insightful interviews from 10 notable success stories, including Envato's Collis Ta'eed, Linda Formichelli of Renegade Writer, and more. Freelance Confidential asks frank questions and gets the answers that will help your freelance business grow. Whether you're a successful freelancer who's reached a plateau or one who's just starting out, learn the truths to success in Freelance Confidential.

The Freelance Editor's Handbook

The Freelance Editor's Handbook
Author: Suzy Bills
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2021-11-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0520381343

A comprehensive guide to building and maintaining a sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable business as a freelance editor. According to LinkedIn, more than twenty thousand people in the United States list themselves as freelance editors. But many who have the requisite skills to be excellent editors lack the entrepreneurial skills needed to run a thriving, fulfilling business. The few resources available to freelance editors, new and established, are typically limited in scope and lack the strategic thinking needed to make a business flourish. The Freelance Editor’s Handbook provides a complete guide to setting up and running a prosperous freelancing business, from finding clients to increasing productivity, from deciding how to price services to achieving work/life balance, and from paying taxes to saving for retirement. Unlike most other books on freelance editing, this book is founded on a business-success mindset: The goal isn’t simply to eke out a living through freelancing. Rather, the goal is to establish a thriving, rewarding business that allows editors to achieve their career goals, earn a comfortable living, and still have time for family, friends, and personal pursuits. Author Suzy Bills identifies multiple strategies and methods that freelancers can apply, drawing on current research in entrepreneurship, psychology, and well-being. This book is the ultimate resource for editors at all levels: students just starting out, in-house staff looking to transition, and experienced freelancers who want to make their businesses more profitable and enjoyable.

The Six-Figure Freelancer

The Six-Figure Freelancer
Author: Laura Briggs
Publisher: Entrepreneur Press
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2020-10-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1613084390

Start and Scale Your Freelance Business The freelance portion of the workforce and the economy is growing at a rapid pace, but the lack of proper training or knowledge about how to run a freelance venture sets most freelancers up for failure. With this new workforce picking up speed, the need is real and the time is now for freelancers to learn how to take their businesses and their paychecks to the next level. The Six-Figure Freelancer is a proven path, a battle-tested guide that works for freelancers of all types and includes the author's five years of trial-by-fire lessons used to find, land, and amaze your clients. The book follows an outline of proven tactics to grow a business to the six-figure level and keep it there: Knowing the current phase of your freelance business Getting into the right mindset to shift your money power Knowing how to spot high-value, high-dollar clients Determining the structure of your six-figure business (solo or agency model?) Speeding your process up and structuring your ideal freelance workday Putting together a client benefit-focused marketing tools plan Raising your rates and transmitting value to prospective clients Avoiding those six-figure earner pitfalls Throughout this book, readers will have guided action plans and checklists to customize their own specific freelance business.

The 50 Laws of Freelancing

The 50 Laws of Freelancing
Author: Stefan Palios
Publisher:
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2020-08-05
Genre:
ISBN:

In any business there are a set of rules that the most successful people use. Freelancing is no different. There's the way most people operate and then there's the way successful people operate. This book shares those rules. Who it's for: - Freelancers - beginner or experienced - who want to close clients more easily. - Freelancers who want to know how the industry really works. - Freelancers who want to sell products and grow their income beyond the hourly grind. What's inside:50 laws, broken up into five sections: 1. Setting up your business for scale. 2. Solidifying your sales methods. 3. Closing clients and bringing in revenue. 4. Delivering value and growing. 5. Scaling your freelance business into a freelance empire. Why you should read this book: - It's practical: This book isn't filled with grand promises. It's filled with actual insights and tips you can use to grow your business. - It's road-tested: Everything in this book came from actual business success. This isn't a "best practice" book. It's a "this is what works" book.What people are saying about The 50 Laws of Freelancing "I love it. This book is incredibly practical for people who want to take control of their freelance business, and achieve a level of personal fulfilment that everyone should aspire to in their careers." - Matthew Spoke - CEO, Moves Financial "The 50 Laws of Freelancing is a straightforward, action-oriented guide to finding success as a freelancer." - April Dunford - Positioning Consultant and Bestselling Author of Obviously Awesome "The 50 Laws of Freelancing is a must-read for any freelancer, new or old. This book gives you a roadmap to take your business to the next level while remaining realistic through the whole process. I wish I had this when I was starting off!" - Anita Chauhan - full-time freelancer, www.anitachauhan.com "Every freelancer should read this book. It's practical, thoughtful, and comprehensive." - Brice Scheschuk - Managing Partner, Globalive Capital "This book is a must-read for all freelancers. Those at every experience level will find something valuable. I see things that I can do to improve - even after running my freelance business for 20+ years." - Michelle Garrett - PR Consultant, Writer, and host of #FreelanceChat on Twitter"Don't have the time to read ten books on how to start a successful freelance business? Good news: You just need to read this one. Stefan has pulled together an insightful, actionable checklist that every aspiring or new freelancer can learn from." - Juliana Casale - marketing freelancer and owner of Quick Wins DepartmentAbout the author: Stefan has been a freelance writer and content strategist since 2017 and has worked with some of the most well-known startups and venture capitalists in the business. While building his freelancing business, he has also interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs, investors, freelancers, and business leaders on what it takes to build a successful business. His work has been featured in Huffington Post, Fast Company, Thrive Global, BetaKit, and more.

Solo Success

Solo Success
Author: David Perlstein
Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
Total Pages: 292
Release: 1998
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780609801567

Freelancers and consultants leave downsizing fears, overbearing supervisors, and office politics behind to enjoy greater career satisfaction and income potential. But success requires understanding the business side of running a one-person business.

The Freelancer's Bible

The Freelancer's Bible
Author: Sara Horowitz
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Total Pages: 497
Release: 2012-10-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0761175059

Amazingly, one-third of the American workforce is freelance—that’s 42 million people who have to wrestle with not just doing the work, but finding the work, then getting paid for the work, plus health care, taxes, setting up an office, marketing, and so on. Now help is here, and consultants, independent contractors, the self-employed, “solopreneurs,” and everyone else living a freelancer’s life will never be alone again but instead can be part of a strong and vibrant community. Written by the authority on freelance working, Sara Horowitz, MacArthur “Genius” Fellow and founder of the national Freelancers Union and, most recently, the Freelancers Insurance Company, The Freelancer’s Bible will help those new to freelancing learn the ropes, and will help those who’ve been freelancing for a while grow and expand. It’s the one-stop, all-encompassing guide to every practical detail and challenge of being a nimble, flexible, and successful freelancer: the three essentials of getting clients and the three most important ways to keep them happy. Five fee-setting strategies. Thirteen tactics for making it through a prolonged dry spell. Setting up a home office vs. renting space. The one-hour contract. A dozen negotiating dos and don’ts. Building and maintaining your reputation. Dealing with deadbeats. Health Insurance 101. Record-keeping and taxes. Productivity, including a quiz: “What Is Your Ideal Day?” Building a community. Subcontracting and other strategies for taking your freelancing career to the next level. Retirement plans, plans for saving for education, and how to achieve financial freedom.