Earn six figures as a freelance content marketing writer with this comprehensive how-to-guide. Jennifer shares her proven ideas, step-by-step processes and templates for writers of all career stages. Hundreds of writers (including Jennifer, herself) have used these methods to find high-paying clients, increase their income and create businesses they truly love.

Third edition of a detailed how-to guide to starting and growing your own lucrative "commercial" writing practice-writing for corporations and creative agencies, and for hourly rates of $50-125+.

Write Your Own Success Story Breaking into freelance writing has gotten much easier for word-savvy entrepreneurs like you. But even in the golden age of content creation, you still need to know what it takes to launch and consistently pitch your services so you can grow and scale your freelance writing side hustle into a full-fledged career you really love. Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business is an easy-to-understand, introductory, and nontechnical approach to the world of freelance writing. This book teaches you how to leverage the fast-changing pace of technology to grow a business that gives you the freedom and flexibility you want. You’ll learn how to: Assess your freelancing skillset Determine the best way to position your business to clients Research the most profitable freelance writing opportunities Create a series of pitches that convert to profitable client relationships Use freelance job sites to build a strong client base Master the art of time management so you don’t miss a single deadline Market your business in multiple channels to grow and scale your business You’ll also get an inside look at a freelance writing business and related tips and strategies from a multi-six figure online freelance writer. So what are you waiting for? The time is “write” to start today! About the Author Laura Pennington Briggs is a former middle school teacher turned freelance writer, project manager, and online course creator. She’s helped more than 8,000 students launch or optimize their freelance business since 2012. For more than 30 years, Entrepreneur Media, Inc. has set the course for success for millions of entrepreneurs and small business owners. We’ll teach you the secrets of the winners and give you exactly what you need to lay the groundwork for success.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Content marketing is when a business provides information to its potential customers that helps solve their problems. It can be in the form of a blog post, video, iPhone app, whitepaper, or even a webinar or event. #2 Content marketing writers are hired by brands, PR firms, content companies, professionals, and associations and universities. The pay varies depending on the clients and the quality of the work, but you can make good money writing for these clients. #3 Nonprofits are the best way for them to raise money for their causes. Feature stories about the people they have helped are often literary in nature and can be written by freelance writers for nonprofit organizations. #4 There are many different types of deliverables that a content marketing writer can produce for a brand. Some of the most common are blogs, articles, case studies, whitepapers, and infographics.

Finally: a real-life, practical industry guide on content strategy and marketing. Practical Content Strategy & Marketing is your go-to guide on a practical content strategy and marketing education, created by author Julia McCoy as a written accompaniment to her new course, the Content Strategy & Marketing Course (www.contentstrategycourse.com). If you run a business, or if you’re trying to break into a top-dollar content marketing career, you need to know the practical concepts involved in content strategy and marketing. The “how,” the “why,” the “where” of content. Content marketing itself involves so many platforms, formats, content types, strategies, tools—and to get the most ROI from your approach to content marketing and strategy, you have to know how to do the most important content marketing practices. Forget FOMO and trying to figure out too many things. This guide will teach you the most important foundations and skills you actually need in order to get far in our booming industry of content marketing. For the first time in the industry, Practical Content Strategy & Marketing lays the “hows” of content marketing and strategy out, in a step-by-step approach, book form. Each section has written exercises built to solidify what you’re reading and learning—you’ll be able to fill these out with a pen. Don’t be afraid to mark up this book! Why is this book different? You’re not going to find corporate, birds-eye, mumbo-jumbo fluff in this content marketing guide. Quite the opposite. The author, Julia McCoy, won her way to the top (awarded as the top 33rd content marketer in 2016) the hard-knocks way. She dropped out of college and built a content agency, Express Writers, on nothing but $75 and the tenacity to go and follow her dream and see it through. Five years later, Julia’s business has served over 5,000 clients and employs over 40 team members, and her content consistently ranks at the top of Google and among the highest-shared for guest publications. Her go-to marketing strategy? A practical, hands-on content marketing approach that has ended up bringing her 99% of the clients her agency currently works with. With Julia as your guide, learn the principles and physical “how-to” behind these six key cores of effective content marketing: Module 1: Core Foundations of an ROI-Based Content Strategy Module 2: Audience Persona Discovery, Sales Funnel Content Mapping, & Style Guidelines Module 3: Understanding Keywords, SEO Opportunities, & Creating Keyword Reports Module 4: How to Build Content Cores (Your Content House) for an Authority Presence Online Module 5: Practical Content Creation (Your Site & Guest Blogging) Module 6: Content Promotion, Setting a Budget, Preparing Your Editorial Calendar, & Maintenance Along the way, you’ll get to build a working content strategy from the ground up, using the Brand Strategy Exercises in each module. Have your pen and thinking cap ready—and a brand you want to build an entire working strategy for! Practical Content Strategy & Marketing is a field guide for the smartest content marketers who know that strategy is the key to thriving in our world of new marketing through content. Bonus: leading business marketing expert Mark Schaefer joins Julia to write the foreword, and guests Sujan Patel, Michele Linn, Steve Rayson and more appear in guest lessons throughout the book.

Land profitable content writing jobs from home and establish a successful career in writing today. Are you scared, confused, and clueless about having a career from home? It's either: You don't know how to start; You think you don't have the skill; You believe online jobs are a scam; You feel that having a thriving business online is impossible; Or all of the above. ______________________________________________________________ Research reveals that freelancers are generally happier and more satisfied with work and leisure. It's not difficult to see why - the work flexibility, financial rewards, and creative control -- just a few perks that most freelancers who work from home take joy in. The freelancing industry has grown significantly over the past decade, and while there are tons of options for freelancers these days, the competition has gotten tougher, too. ______________________________________________________________ A freelance content writing career is one that seems to flourish all the more because of two things: Businesses need content, and Content sells. ______________________________________________________________ This book, Content Writing 101, guides you through the step by step process of building a content writing career from scratch - from finding your why to building your portfolio to landing lucrative online content writing jobs and working with your dream clients - even with ZERO experience. This book is written with you in mind if you are: Clueless about where and how to find online work; An aspiring website content writer who's looking at how to get better at writing and win more contracts; Struggling with content planning and coming up with content ideas; Looking to add SEO marketing as part of your website content writing service. SEO Content Specialist, Joice Carrera, walks you through the best practices in content writing and SEO marketing that will help you: Curate an impressive portfolio even without experience; Create a well-crafted written content that speaks to your ideal reader; Build a client network and carry out projects that interest you; Stand out among the sea of freelance content writers; Start getting paid to write for businesses; Embark on living the life that you want. ______________________________________________________________ Content Writing 101 is a practical guide to help you get started with working online as a content writer, build a business that you love, earn money while working from home, and enjoy time and financial freedom for you and your family. It comes with a content writing workbook that serves as a reflective and actionable guide to help you navigate the process of website content writing step-by-step. It's content writing made easy -- filled with useful and effective content writing practices and advice that could jumpstart your career as a writer. ______________________________________________________________ Pursue content writing online and start getting paid to write for businesses that you care about. Scroll up and hit that "Buy Now" button!

This text teaches freelance writers how to break into previously attainable markets by eschewing the old way of doing things. It explains that freelancers can negotiate for more money and better terms, without risking their careers.

Awarded the "Outstanding Book Award" in the service/self-help category for 2013 from the ASJA (The American Society of Journalists and Authors)! There's no shortage of books on crafting book proposals, writing novels, overcoming writer's block, and getting in touch with one's muse. But what about a book for writers who simply want to earn a regular paycheck? Writer for Hire is just the wisdom full- and part-time freelancers need. Author Kelly James-Enger details: • 101 secrets to success, organized into five overarching strategies. You'll be able to implement what you learn immediately. • Invaluable advice on managing deadlines, querying effectively, working with clients, handling taxes, invoices, and more. • Strategies for getting more writing gigs, including networking (in-person and online), establishing yourself as an expert, working more efficiently under tight deadlines, and handling rejection with confidence James-Enger looks at the "whole freelancer," addressing both the craft and business of freelancing.

In what promises to become an "Omnivore's Dilemma" for dog lovers—breed devotees and adoption advocates alike—The Dog Merchants is the first book to explain the complex and often surprisingly similar business practices that extend from the American Kennel Club to local shelters, from Westminster champions to dog auctions.Without judging dog lovers of any stripe, The Dog Merchants makes it clear that money spent among these dog merchants has real-world effects on people and canines. Kavin reveals how dog merchants create markets for dogs, often in defiance of the usual rules of supply and demand. She takes an investigative approach and meets breeders and rescuers at all levels, shedding much-needed light on an industry that most people don't even realize is an industry.Kavin’s goal is to advance the conversation about how all dogs are treated, from puppy mills to high-kill shelters. She shows that a great deal can be improved by understanding the business practices behind selling dogs of all kinds. Instead of pitting rescue and purebred people against each other, The Dog Merchants shows how all dog lovers can come together, with one voice as consumers, on behalf of all our beloved companions.

Prime Your Freelance Writing Career for Success! So you want to be a freelance writer. Great! But now you're faced with a laundry list of questions: Should I freelance full time or part time? Should I write for magazines, newspapers, or online markets? How do I dream up the perfect article idea, and how do I pitch it successfully? How do I negotiate contracts, foster relationships with editors, and start getting steady work while avoiding financial panic attacks and unpleasant ulcers? The Essential Guide to Freelance Writing answers all of these questions--and much more. From breaking in to navigating the basics of the business, this book is your road map to a fruitful and rewarding freelance life. You'll learn how to: • Dig into various markets, including consumer magazines, trade journals, newspapers, and online venues. • Make your digital mark and build your writing platform. • Pitch like a pro and craft solid query letters that get responses. • Conduct professional interviews in person, by phone, or by e-mail. • Write and structure various types of articles, from front-of-the-book pieces to profiles and features. • Quit your lackluster day job, and live the life you've always wanted. Filled with insider secrets, candid advice, and Zachary Petit's trademark humor and blunt honesty, The Essential Guide to Freelance Writing won't just show you how to survive your freelancing writing career--it will teach you how to truly thrive.