Make Money Reading Books [Paperback]

Bruce Fife (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0941599205 | ISBN-13: 978-0941599207 | Publication Date: May 1993 | Edition: 2nd

There are thousands of businesses and individuals who need and use readers and pay well for their services. In this book, you will discover the many exciting opportunities available to freelance readers, and how to start your own reading service business. This is not just a 'how-to' book, but it is a 'how to make reading a business' book.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A down-to-earth business self-help book that will aid one in starting a home-based business. -- Virginia Sink, The Tribune

Invaluable resource for people who love to read and would like to make money in their own home-based business. -- Edward Keneski, Blue Sky Literary Services

This work would be a fine addition to the bookshelf of any writer interested in a profitable sideline. -- Lori Hahnel, Canadian Author Magazine

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Piccadilly Books; 2nd edition (May 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0941599205
• ISBN-13: 978-0941599207
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #444,697 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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74 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The ONLY original ..., September 2, 2001

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G. Jordan "ginazone" (Adirondacks, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Make Money Reading Books (Paperback)

When I first saw this book for sale, I thought it would be a rip off, so I researched and found it on several book sale web sites for $..., much less then the ... ads charge. I decided to take a chance, using a credit card in case it turned out to be a scam.

Was I ever surprised! Not only is this THE REAL original book, ... this book gives more practical writing, formatting & freelance business setip advice and tips than 15 other 300+ page writing books combined! This book is worth every penny just for the included free resources alone--publishers, associations, mailing list companies for marketing one's services, an excellent bibloigraphy, formatting examples such as manuscript, resumes, cover and query letters, book reviews with how-to & usable examples, etc.

Also included are FULL chapters with complete information on indexing, copy-editing, writing & selling book reviews, how to get published easy (and it IS presented so clearly ANYONE could get published within a month!), how to professionally proof-read, rates of pay for EACH service or task offered, and even tax & deduction tips I've never seen elsewhere! This book is a MUST have for any serious writer's reference shelf & I guarantee it will replace a stack of other so-called writer's how-to books. If you follow this book's advice & examples, you'll be making money "reading books" within 1 to 2 months!

Of course we all know, getting paid to JUST read is a ... What this book does is help the reader make money while enjoying the love of reading AND writing--whether reviewing, indexing, researching, translating, proof-reading or editing, etc.

42 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Make Money Reading Books, May 23, 2003

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Connie (Spokane, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Make Money Reading Books (Paperback)

This book is full of lots of great information about various reading jobs. There's only one drawback: The most recent copyright is 1993! That means NO information on internet use and very little on word processing, etc., in relation to the book's subject. Bruce Fife may be retired, or perhaps even gone by now, but it would be wonderful if someone would revisit this book and update it. I would definitely buy an updated version!!

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book explains it all!, August 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Make Money Reading Books (Paperback)

Bruce Fife's book is full of practical advice and wisdom. I was very skeptical when I picked up this book, but Mr. Fife won me over in the first chapter. It is very easy to read, and gives clear specific advice. The appendixes and sage advice are well worth the cost of the book.