You Write, They Pay: How to Build a Thriving Writing Business from NOTHING!

by Susan Anderson

Is your day job bringing you down? Do you wish you could join the ranks of freelance writers but just don’t believe it’s possible? Maybe you’re retired but you hate the idea of being a Wal-Mart greeter. Maybe you’re a stay at home mom who wants to make some cash while the kids are at school. Or maybe you’ve just always had a knack for writing and wonder if you could do it for a living. If you’ve ever dreamed of starting a career as a freelance writer, there’s no better time than now. But how do you start? Isn’t it scary to take that leap?


The short answer is yes. But where do you find clients? Do you have to have a niche? What is it really going to take to make this new career path work? You could take the hard road and figure things out along the way, wasting a lot of time in the process while you scramble to get all your ducks in a row. Or you could hire a coach so you know exactly what to do to start your writing career on the right foot… but only if you have thousands of dollars to spend. Is there a third option that saves you time and money in your quest to write for a living?


Yes! Susan Anderson’s You Write, They Pay gives freelance writers (and wannabe freelance writers) the tools to get their writing career going and the money rolling in now. You’ll how to approach projects when you don’t think you know anything about the topic, how to get paid, how to get good clients (who pay you well!), and how to find work when you’re just starting out. Learn how to make your writing dreams a reality today.

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction, Business

76 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 7, 2015

Reviews

[Abdulrahman · Rating 3 out of 5]

كتاب صغير يتحدث عن اخذ "الكتابه" كمصدر رزق و العمل كفريلانسر. ما هي الفرص و الصعوبات و نصائح هنا و هناك. بالنسبة للفرص، هناك فرص جميله لم افكر فيها و لا اعلم اذا كان يمكن تفعيلها في العالم العربي بشكل واسع و مربح مثل كتابة اعلانات، سكربتات فيديوهات (لليوتيوبرز مثلا) ، بروشورات، تدوينات متخصصه، او "الورقة البيضاء" اللتي تستخدمها الشركات لشرح عمليه معقده و غيرها من الفرص.

استطيع اضافة ايضا تحاضير الدروس اللتي اراها منتشرة في مكتباتنا، و الاورق الاكاديمية. الكتاب جعلني ارى بأن هناك فرصه بأنك تحول هوايتك اللتي تتقنها (او خبرتك المتراكمه من وظيفتك) الى تجارة مربحه .

[Corey Carter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book!

I stumbled upon this book randomly, and I really enjoyed the read. The content is to the point, thorough, and informative. The author's writing style made me feel like I was talking with an old friend, and I felt encouraged and inspired after learning more about how to secure freelance writing jobs.

[Hildeberto · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not planning to do that, but I certainly know how to do it now. Very good book. Recommended.

[Carlos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

Quick, concise and to the point. Im going to try some of her stuff right now. I think the most valuable piece of he book is her personal experience navigating through issues of being self employed.

[KingArt Designs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally! A book with honest, useful advice, and was proofread before being published.

I've read many books on how to make a living as a writer, and most of them were not helpful at all. Susan's book, however, gave the right advice in a logical and focused format, without the hype. Her writing style was informative without being too formal. And, there were no grammatical or spelling errors!

I can easily believe Susan makes her living as a writer. I can't say that about so many of the other ebooks I've read by so-called professional writers.

Thank you, Susan.

[Mark Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good starting point

This book is best suited for novices who might be interested in becoming a freelance writer. It gives some solid foundational insights and advice from a professional who's been there, and built a freelance business of her own. This book is a starting point, but might be a useful sounding-board for exploring their options in the freelance industry-and not just writers.

[Angela Maher · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this to be primarily an overview of what freelance writing is, with some tips on how to be a freelancer. Any time something of real interest was mentioned, it referred me to another book for more information. It's as good as any place to start, but you would need plenty more reading to be able to start your own business.

[Steve · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book contains some good, high-level pointers on what would be required to start a freelance writing business or to become involved with an agency. It isn't terribly descriptive about the details of the individual steps for the most part, but the information could be valuable to someone looking at becoming a professional writer at some level.

[Mark Powell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good but wasn't what I expected

Good for freelance writers looking for information. I was looking for writing advice or tips or something. Still this was excellent for what it was for. Downloaded through KU.

[Jennie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anderson gives some in-depth details on getting a freelance writing business started. Her honesty is refreshing. It will take hard work and dedication. I am ever thankful for her willingness to share her wisdom.

[Cyrus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Intro to starting a freelance writing business

I would recommend this book to anyone thinking about starting their own freelance writing business. Susan gives good advice because she has done this herself and knows how to teach it.

[Marsha Neumann · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fabulous book.

Susan's voice was so sure and so confident because of her deep experience. I would really follow her anywhere she told me to write. Thank you so much. I truly feel that I' m up to the challenge because I can see it's possible to do it.

[Bernie Carr · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like getting advice from a knowledgeable friend

Good, solid information on starting out as a freelance writer. Would've like more info on pitching and reaching decision makers. Great overview, written in an engaging tone. Thank you!

[Brendan Creecy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was disappointed with this. There is some practical advice but no real specifics. This book turned out to be a funnel for the author's paid online classes.