No Contacts? No Problem! · Start Earning as a Freelance Journalist in Four Weeks!

No Contacts? No Problem! · Start Earning as a Freelance Journalist in Four Weeks!
Authors
Quinn, Catherine
Publisher
Methuen Drama
Tags
writing , reference , art
ISBN
9781408123560
Date
2010-03-01T00:00:00+00:00
Size
0.17 MB
Lang
en
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There are plenty of books on the market which tell you how to write stylish prose, attention-grabbing headlines or market yourself better as a freelance writer. But how do you get that first piece published in a national publication? This book shows you the techniques that real freelancers use to sell their ideas and get into print.

Professional freelancer Catherine Quinn, who built a successful freelance career from scratch, guides you through a step-by-step process to get your first article in print, from how to format your pitch, to identifying the undersold freelance hotspots.

Her tried and tested step-by-step approach:

\- Shows you how to scope the market and pick the most likely potential customers

\- Gives the inside track on how to convince editors who've never heard of you to commission your work

\- Tells you what to expect at every step along the pitching process

\- Includes a four week plan with a day-by-day process to kick start your freelance career