Become a Freelance Writer
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Rachael Oku. Become a Freelance Writer
Publishing details
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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