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Six-Figure Freelancing
Is it possible to give up your nine to five job and make more money as a full-time freelancer? Absolutely. Six-Figure Freelancing shows writers how to make the most of the ballooning freelance industry by adopting a business-like approach to their craft, while offering insightful, first-hand advice to help maximize time and profit.
• Includes worksheets and templates to ass...more
• Includes worksheets and templates to ass...more
Paperback, Large Print, 320 pages
Published
April 12th 2005
by Random House Reference
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The beginning of this book I felt was a bit out of date. Being written in 2005 the book doesn't address new publishing channels such as eBooks and self-publishing. That being said, for traditional writing of books or magazine articles I found this book had a lot of very useful information. I have never written anything to be published so reading this book gave me a good idea of how much effort it takes to be a freelance writer. Of course she gives lots of tips that will save you time, like prepa...more
Writing is often a labour of love and is not usually thought of as a good source of income. However, the book Six Figure Freelancing: The Writer's Guide to Making More Money states that writers can actually make a really comfortable living from their writing. The author serves an example of such success and she states that the key to her success is treating her writing as a business. In this way, the author uses her good business sense, negotiation skills, and management know-how to build up a r...more
Although this book was helpful in learning more about how to run my own freelancing business, I felt that the author geared the book more towards intermediate-level freelancers, or freelancers who have already been in "the game" for awhile. I can understand that, but what about for the beginner freelancer?
Kelly James-Enger's advice was thorough throughout the whole book, but it ended on an out-of-character note; instead of focusing on the six-figure idea so much throughout the book, maybe she sh...more
Kelly James-Enger's advice was thorough throughout the whole book, but it ended on an out-of-character note; instead of focusing on the six-figure idea so much throughout the book, maybe she sh...more
An excellent reference for anyone considering jumping into the world of freelance writing, as well as anyone already deeply mired in the glories and failures of freelancing. Great tips for beginners and old hats, on everything from organizational skills to interviewing tips and everything in between. Highly recommended, and next on my list is James-Enger's new book, Goodbye Byline, Hello Big Bucks!
I liked it.
Nice social proof like example of a self-proclaimed mediocre writer making it in the real world. I especially liked the "here's how it works in reality" approach to getting things done. It was less about writing and more about making your writing work.
Nice social proof like example of a self-proclaimed mediocre writer making it in the real world. I especially liked the "here's how it works in reality" approach to getting things done. It was less about writing and more about making your writing work.
It sounds crazy to say that a book like this is a page-turner, but it really is. James-Enger's writing is intense and draws the reader into the subject with amazing efficiency. The book is full of usuable information from the first page to the last. In fact, I folded down the corners of the pages I wanted to return to, and now I can hardly close the book! Once I was finished reading, I emailed James-Enger with a question and, not only did I receive a personal response, we exchanged several email...more
This book is a must read for every writer. Not just because it promises to give you something you may have thought to reside only in your dreams, but because Kelly is there to tell you that you can.
Stephen King has said this about talent: "If you wrote something for which someone sent you a check, if you cashed the check and it didn't bounce, and if you then paid the light bill with the money, I consider you talented."
Remember: it is great thing to write, but you need to sell to continue writing...more
Stephen King has said this about talent: "If you wrote something for which someone sent you a check, if you cashed the check and it didn't bounce, and if you then paid the light bill with the money, I consider you talented."
Remember: it is great thing to write, but you need to sell to continue writing...more
I found a great deal of useful advice in this book. Definitely recommended.
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I “escaped from the law” on January 1, 1997, leaving behind a legal career to become a fulltime freelance journalist. Since then I’ve published more than 700 articles in 50+ national magazines including Family Circle, Health, Parents, Redbook, Self, Runner’s World, Continental, and Woman’s Day. I’ve authored, coauthored, and ghostwritten twelve books, and specialize in health, wellness, nutrition,...more
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