Become a Freelance Writer

Become a Freelance Writer
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Become a Freelance Writer is a complete guide to the business of writing. Freelance editorial consultant, Rachael Oku, sheds light on the skills and attributes needed to become an in-demand freelancer. Offering a realistic outlook on getting ahead, Become a Freelance Writer provides a wealth of useful information and tips on how to build a successful brand while avoiding common pitfalls. Covering everything from budgeting and prioritising to pitching and reputation management, Become a Freelance Writer also explores the benefits of social media, email marketing and analytics software – advising how writers can leverage such tools to build an expansive audience and client base. Become a Freelance Writer is a must-read for any writer serious about taking their potential to the next level. With a no-nonsense approach that gets straight to the point, this book is written with the infamous George Orwell quote in mind: «If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out.»

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Rachael Oku. Become a Freelance Writer

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About the Author

Introduction

1. Operate Like a Pro

Build a brand

Position yourself as an expert

Create a platform

Websites and blogs

Portfolios

Monetise your site

Optimise your site

Perfect your copy

Grammarly

SpellCheckPlus

Ginger

GrammarBase

After the Deadline

Copyscape

WhiteSmoke

Translated Labs

2. Spread the Word

Social media

Forums and groups

Guest posts

Bylines

Comments

Link exchanges

Networking

Events

Giveaways

Analytics

Media kits

Rate cards

Email marketing

3. Perfect your Pitch

Chase the money

Cold calling

Query letters (pitching)

4. Behind the Scenes

Do your sums

Determine a pricing structure

Set short and long-term goals

Monitor cash flow

Protect your IP

Seek insurance

Professional Indemnity Insurance

Get everything in writing

Invoice early

Plan for the day-to-day operations

Consider outsourcing

5. The Writing’s on the Wall

Resources

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Rachael Oku is an editor, editorial consultant and freelance writer living in London.

Beginning her career in the world of fashion PR in 2008, Rachael’s passion for writing soon took over and saw her secure senior editorial roles within niche fashion and lifestyle publications such as Amelia’s, The Hub, and award-winning SIX.

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~ Stephen King

“Read everything; trash, classics, good and bad, and see how they do it. Just like a carpenter who works as an apprentice and studies the master. Read! You’ll absorb it. Then write. If it is good, you’ll find out.”

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