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November 14, 2016
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| Just a note: Not sure if you've noticed, but I've cut back on the emails a lot. I've gone from once a week to once a month. This came about for a number of reasons, one of which is I know everyone's inbox is overwhelmed. I'm not sure if I'll keep the newsletter to once a month or go to every other week.
I'd appreciate your input. Is once a month good enough or would you prefer to received writing and book marketing tips and tricks every other week.
I look forward to your response! Thanks a bunch!
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By Karen Cioffi
As most writers know, there isn’t much money in being an author; the
money, if you can get a successful freelance writing business going, is
in freelance writing work and ghostwriting.
There are so many different freelance writing and ghostwriting jobs you
can do. But, to keep your target market focused and to strengthen your
area of expertise, you should choose one or two specific types of
writing. Offering too many varying services weakens your platform and
your authoritative status.
It should be mentioned that you can also learn the copywriting ropes and
create a copywriting business or simply include its techniques to
enhance your own writing. But for now we’ll stick to freelance writing
work, including ghostwriting, although some of the opportunities may
require a bit of basic copywriting skills.
Freelance Writing Work You Can Choose From:
• Magazine freelancer - writing and submitting articles to paying magazines
• Writing for book publishers who accept freelance writers (you’ll need to query for a position)
• News reporter
• Feature writer for newspapers or magazines
• Getting work from job boards
• Editing and/or proofreading other writers’ work
• Critiquing other writers’ work
• Writing speeches
• Writing content for websites
• Writing content for newsletters
• Writing articles and blog posts
• Writing white papers or reports
• Writing books, e-books, or pamphlets
• Resume writing
• Writing product descriptions or guides
• Writing presentations
• Technical writing
• Educational writing
• Instructional writing
• Research writing
• Legal writing
The list goes on and on.
Aside from the special skills needed for copywriting, all written
content has the need for a writer. And, chances are there is someone,
somewhere looking for some type of freelance writing work. It’s a matter
of finding the work and attracting clients.
The important thing is to have your freelance writing business visible.
To read the full article, please go to:
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If you're interested in learning about how to become a ghostwriter, check out this new class from WOW! Women on Writing:
GHOSTWRITING YOUR WAY
TO A PROFITABLE WRITING BUSINESS
http://wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/KarenCioffi_Ghostwriting.php
It's a brand new five-week, interactive class that shows you all you'll need to know about getting into and working in the ghostwriting business.
CLICK HERE for all the details!
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