Find Freelance Writing Jobs with Secrets of a Successful Freelancer Secrets of a Successful Freelancer earns Midwest Book Review's "Must have . . . Highly Recommended" rating. Read why . Read what other top writers like Peter Bowerman are saying about this book. Being a freelance writer is the best job in the world! As a freelancer, you make your own hours. No one tells you when to be at work or when to go home. You're your own boss! You can dig into fascinating subjects, travel to exotic settings, and interview some of the world's most remarkable characters. Best of all, you're not tied to a 9-5 office environment. If you're having a bad day, you can clear out the cobwebs with a bicycle spin around the neighborhood. Or, pound out a rough draft while downing a strong brew at Starbucks. Try doing that in corporate America! Since becoming a freelancer, I have published more than one thousand features, shorts and newsletter columns in national and regional magazines and on the Web. I will show you how to do the same. My book, Secrets of a Successful Freelancer will show you How to write what you love and make money Find freelance writing jobs Market yourself as an expert and get top assignments Write a killer query that an editor can't resist. Think outside the box when querying Discover how to quickly and easily find expert sources. Craft a meaty interview and fill your articles with juicy quotes. Learn how using a digital camera can boost your sales. Offer an irresistible photo-feature package. Which writer's newsletter you MUST subscribe to. How a mailing list can establish you as an expert. 3 ways to beat the competition Where to find clients who are actively looking for freelancers How to get great jobs, even if you're just an average writer. Secrets of finding jobs even in a down-economy. 25 ways to pitch a single idea. Brand new chapter on making money self-publishing your books or special reports Are you worried that there's too much competition to succeed? No way! In fact, it may surprise you to know that: You can be a success, even with average writing skills There are plenty of freelance writing jobs waiting to be filled You can turn a hobby or interest into a full-time writing career There are more freelance writing jobs then you can handle Editors are looking for someone just like you, right now It's all in Secrets of a Successful Freelancer, a detailed blueprint which will help jump-start your freelance career. In this comprehensive guide, full-time freelancer, Nancy Hendrickson, shows you everything you need to know about succeeding as a specialized writer. Why specialize? It's a must in today's economy. Right now, publishing companies are producing more and more specialized publications to satisfy different interest groups. For example, Baby boomers want to learn how to live longer Young guys want to know how to be date-savvy Collectors want to know the value of their 1964 Duncan yo-yo New moms want to know how to raise bright, happy kids Gen X'ers want tips on investing their 401-Ks What does this mean to you? Lots of freelance writing assignments . To cash in, all you need to know is how to find your specialty, how to establish yourself as an expert, and where to find the jobs. This book answers all those questions and more. Who Will Benefit From This Book? New writers who want to get published and get paid! Established writers who want to expand their client base. Anyone who is looking for a way to make extra money. People who are passionate about a hobby (I'll show you how to turn that into dollars!) In other words, anyone who wants an additional stream of income. About now, you may be wondering who I am and why I'm qualified to write this book. Fair question. Here's the answer: Why I'm Qualified to Help You Reason one: I am a full-time freelancer with more than 1,500 shorts and feature articles to my credit. I've accomplished this by positioning myself as an expert in four fields: history, computers, genealogy and collecting. If there are freelance writing jobs in my specialties, I know how to find them. Reason two: Although I still send out an occasional query, most of the time editors contact me for assignments. In fact, a few months back I received a phone call from a book editor at F&W Publications. She said the company wanted to publish a book on a certain subject, and "we want you to be the one to write it." I signed the contract in November. Reason three: I've learned that the secret of freelance success is focusing on one or more specialized markets, then market your articles as creatively as possible. Example: I like writing about collecting, and have learned to market it to magazines you probably wouldn't expect. Check out the February 2002 issue of Astronomy magazine. Turn to page 70 and read the feature article I wrote on collecting "space stuff". That one piece brought me $1,000. Don't take my word for it. Listen to what other writers say. "Well-written, comprehensive and chockful of money-making gems from nearly a dozen standout writers and editors. This great book delivers all the detailed "how-to" you need to make far more money and far fewer mistakes with your freelancing career. Essential for the novice, but seasoned pros will unearth a wealth of career-boosting ideas as well." -Peter Bowerman , Author, The Well-Fed Writer Nancy Hendrickson really helps you get the most mileage possible out of a single idea by highlighting angles and niches you probably never thought of before. If you're just starting out as a writer, don't miss this compilation of helpful advice, tools, and links." - Karin Beuerlein , Freelance Writer and Editor "Nancy is a teacher extraordinaire! Her book helped me determine my areas of speciality, and helped build my writing career. As well, it helped me to develop an infrastructure which supports my writing career - including: online resources for writers, job searches available through online writing sites, and articles which addressed issues I was dealing with. Nancy's book has boosted my morale when I needed it most and has helped me to accomplish my writing goals. Her experience as a paid freelance writer makes her advice practical and useful. I can't imagine what I would have done without her book. -Carolyn Coker Ross, MD, MPH, author of Miracles in Healing "I really enjoyed your book. I think you did a great job with the layout; it's the first e-book I've seen that looks professional. And I think you've done a wonderful job of covering the basics. I enjoyed the interviews too. The info on cameras was interesting to me--I've been thinking about getting a digital camera and it was a good overview (believe me, I know nothing!) as well." - Kelly James-Enger , Freelance Writer Specializing in Health and Fitness "This is a detailed guide to your success as a freelance writer. This book is crammed with practical advice on breaking into niche markets, and making the most of free Internet tools. Want to be a writer? This is the book that will get you started. - Jessica MacBeth , author of The Faerie's Oracle , Moon Over Water , and Sun Over Mountain Yesterday, after two frantic weeks of work, I finally finished my latest article. I shot down to the post office to mail the package -- and picked up the world's largest bolt in my rear tire. Last night I figured I deserved to settle down in bed and read my Christmas present to myself -- your book on niche marketing. I'd printed it out, but had been too nuts with my deadlines to even touch it. Nancy, it was great. I'm not an absolute beginner, but there was lots of good information for someone trying to crack the national and niche markets (read that "better paying") as I am. And the chapter on cameras is worth the entire book! There were the answers to what I've been asking. - Judith Reppucci , Freelance Writer Hendrickson provides valuable insight and references that both the beginning and experienced freelancer can use to further their career. This is one of the few how-to books I've read with the same curiosity as a page-turner novel. --Steve Meyer , Contributing Editor Firehouse Magazine, Editor Iowa Fire Chief's Association Newsletter. What I Guarantee I won't guarantee this book will win you a Pulitzer or Nobel Prize. But, I do promise that if you follow the steps and advice, you WILL get paid for your writing. In fact, I'm so confident that you can succeed in generating money from your writing, that I will return your money, IN FULL, for three months. Okay, Here's the Best Part This book is the product of several years of my writing and promoting experience. That means you'll benefit from ALL all my mistakes--and be making money faster than I ever dreamed! Purchase my book today and here's what you'll instantly receive: Secrets of a Successful Freelancer . My e-book is packed with over 130 pages of the how-to information you need to get into print. It also contains interviews with editors of five knock-out publications who'll give you the straight scoop on breaking into their magazines. But that's not all. You'll also get the inside dope on creating and maintaining a successful freelance career from writers who have made it to the top . PDF format. Once you read my book, your brain is going to be popping with great ideas on how to make even more money self-publishing e-books or special reports. 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