Secrets of a Freelance Writer, Third Edition: How to Make $100,000 a Year or More (Paperback)

by Robert W. Bly (Author)
Key Phrases: freelance commercial writers, prospecting directory, freelance writing services, New York, Express Mail, Federal Express (more...)

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“With Bob’s practical ideas and clear advice, I’ve been able to land jobs I would never have thought of before—and establish myself as a highly successful full-time
professional freelance writer.”—Joe Vitale, Houston, Texas
 
“The best book I’ve found on the business of being a writer.”—Robert S. Winkler, Corporate & Marketing Communications, Weston, Connecticut

Product Description

The definitive guide to becoming a successful freelance writer, now in an updated and expanded third edition
Secrets of a Freelance Writer has long been the authoritative guide to making big money as a commercial freelance writer.  In this new edition, you’ll find out how to make $100,000 a year—or much more—writing ads, annual reports, brochures, catalogs, newsletters, direct mail, Web pages, CD-ROMs, press releases, and other projects for corporations, small businesses, associations, nonprofit organizations, the government, and other commercial clients.
You’ll also learn how to start out as a freelancer, market yourself to clients, create a successful personal Web site to cull more sales leads, follow up on potential customers to build your practice, and run your business on a day-to-day basis. 
Secrets of a Freelance Writer is the definitive guide to building a successful and lucrative freelance writing practice.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Holt Paperbacks; 3rd edition (August 22, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805078037
• ISBN-13: 978-0805078039
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #41,356 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Gotta have it., April 5, 2007

By	Monty Rainey (New Braunfels, TX) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

SECRETS OF A FREELANCE WRITER by Bob Bly is a bit of rehash. Yes, I know, this is a thrid edition and is supposed to be an updated rehash, but there is also a lot of content here from some of Bly's other books, such as The Copywriter's Handbook. The thing is, there is also enough new and valuable content here to make this another "must read" for copywriters.

This book also very closely mirrors Peter Bowerman's Well-Fed Writer with much of the same content. That's not necessarily a bad thing and just adds confirmation to the advice being given.

I wont begin to talk about what you might take away from this book. Different people are going to take away different ideas. But suffice it to say, you WILL learn a lot here. Even though this plate has leftover vegetables, the meat is hot off the grill.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You Should Read This!, July 28, 2007

By	Stacy Karacostas "Small Business Marketing Su... (Seattle, Wa USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Considering a freelance career in copywriting? Then you should read this. Once again Bob Bly has come up with a clear, concise book that touches on all the basics you need to know to get your new business up and running.

I bought this years ago when I was starting out as a professional copywriter, and it was--and is--an invaluable resource.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, a must read if you are intersted in copywriting..., November 28, 2007

By	Betty A. Ludwig (Michigan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This was my favorite book that I read on the topic. It was packed with information and an easy read. He provided examples and a broad depth of knowledge on the topic - great book, well worth the money. I would also suggest START AND RUN A COPYWRITING BUSINESS by Steve Slaunwhite and THE WELL FED WRITER by Peter Bowerman.