The Online Writer's Companion: A Complete Guide to Earning Your Living as a FreelancerEvery year, millions of writers struggle to find work, and most make little more than spare change from the assignments they land. With the expansion of the online freelance marketplace, anyone with the right skills can learn to thrive and build a full-time career as a freelance writer. Author P. J. Aitken shares with readers what those skills are—the same skills that have earned him high levels of success on Upwork and other online freelance platforms. His tips include: Creating the perfect profile Writing winning proposals when bidding on writing jobs Garnering the rating system that will bring recognition and new clients Establishing long-term clients Outsourcing for the most efficient results Blogging—for pay! Navigating the best sites and avoiding pitfalls many writers fall into The Online Writer’s Companion is an unprecedented and indispensable guide for aspiring writers and authors of various materials and backgrounds, from bloggers to professional writers, students to retirees. It can even touch freelancers in other trades who want to hone their skills. By learning to make the most of a myriad of websites for freelance writers, readers will finally have the knowledge to succeed! Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers. |
Contents
YOUR FIRST STEPS AS A PROFESSIONAL | |
PROBLEM SOLVING | |
Websites and Blogging | |
Tips for Long Term | |
Branching Out and Other Options | |
Investing | |
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS | |
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