The Freelance Writing for Greeting Card Companies, 2nd Edition targets important areas every writer needs to know in regards to being self-employed, as well as, how to own a small greeting card business. The expansion of this book provides the updates needed for the writer of today to meet the demand for freelance writers in the greeting card market. The 2nd Edition takes you into the world of the Internet to explore the technology which has opened the door for freelance writers an (more…)
Amazon.com ReviewThe Copywriter’s Handbook is somewhat out of date. There are no references to Web sites or the Internet, and author Robert W. Bly advises that a freelance copywriter have a good typewriter. No matter. Bly has compiled an incredibly useful resource for budding, and even experienced, copywriters. Bly calls his book “a step-by-step guide to writing copy that sells.” And that it is: Bly covers the writing of print ads, direct mail, brochures, catalogues, public-rel (more…)
This expanded edition goes beyond advice on making a living as a business writer to include the more creative forms of writing. There are new chapters on writing and selling poems, short stories, novels, and essays, plus a new section on cartooning. Existing chapters have been brought up to date. You learn to start, run, and build a freelance writing business doing whatever type of writing you prefer.
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Review“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
The definitive guide to becoming a successful freelance writer, now in an updated and expanded t (more…)
