Archive for the ‘Freelance Writing - Corporate’ Category

Four reviews for Everything You Wanted To Know About Freelance Writing

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Here are four reviews for Everything You Wanted To Know About Freelance Writing. The book is now being used for the University of Toronto's online version of The Freelance Writing Business as well as courses offered by The University of Western Ontario and Humber College. Review: I found your book, Everything ...

Find & price corporate editing & writing freelance assignments – Toronto workshop

Sunday, January 22nd, 2012

Conquering Corporate Markets: Find & Price Corporate Editing & Writing Freelance Assignment Sat. Apr. 14, Toronto; sponsored by Editors' Association of Canada Business writing and editing can be a lucrative source of income—if you understand how to sell your services to, and price your services for, corporate markets. To sell your services to ...

Ignite your freelance writing business in January

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

Make a resolution to ignite your freelance writing business starting in January! Panelists David Hayes, Camilla Cornell and IJ Schecter will share their Secrets of Success on Tues Jan 17 in Toronto. Register online.

Three business of freelance videos on YouTube

Monday, September 12th, 2011

I teach the online version of The Freelance Writing Business every semester for the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies, and I have created three YouTube videos for the course. If you are interested in the business of freelance writing, you might find the second and third video of ...

Hot-linked contents: “Everything You Wanted to Know About Freelance Writing”

Sunday, July 3rd, 2011

Overview: A number of people have asked why I'm posting the contents of my second best selling book, "Everything You Wanted to Know About Freelance Writing" (my best selling book is How To Write A Non-fiction Book In 60 Days). I've been a freelance writer for 20+ years. I've learned a ...

Ch 21: Copyright and Business Issues (Everything You Wanted To Know About Freelance Writing)

Sunday, July 3rd, 2011

From Everything You Wanted to Know About Freelance Writing: Chapter 21: Copyright and Business Issues. Read all excerpts from the book here ******************* Chapter 21: Copyright and Business Issues Since the development of the Worldwide Web, copyright has become a major issue for freelance writers. Remember that you sell publications first X serial ...

Ch 41: Cold Call Tips (Everything You Wanted To Know About Freelance Writing)

Sunday, June 26th, 2011

From Everything You Wanted to Know About Freelance Writing: Chapter 41: Cold Call Tips. Read all excerpts from the book here ******************* Chapter 41: Cold Call Tips Some people seem to be naturals at cold calling. Others need help. Either way, cold calling is an important way of developing your freelance writing business. ...

Ch. 40: Managing the Freelance Writing Process(Everything You Wanted To Know About Freelance Writing)

Sunday, June 12th, 2011

From Everything You Wanted to Know About Freelance Writing: Chapter 40: Managing the Process. Read all excerpts from the book here ******************* Chapter 40: Managing the Process As I have said, before you quote on a project, you need to define the scope of the project. That is, in fact, the first stage ...

Ch. 39: Accurately Pricing Services (Everything You Wanted To Know About Freelance Writing)

Saturday, June 4th, 2011

From Everything You Wanted to Know About Freelance Writing: Ch. 39: Accurately Pricing Services. Read all excerpts from the book here ******************* Chapter 39: Accurately Pricing Services Although the formula I outlined (in the previous chapter) should help you determine your per-hour rate, most clients are interested in the bottom line. “What’s this ...

Ch. 38: How Much to Charge? (Everything You Wanted To Know About Freelance Writing)

Saturday, June 4th, 2011

From Everything You Wanted to Know About Freelance Writing: Ch. 38: How Much to Charge? (Everything You Wanted To Know About Freelance Writing). Read all excerpts from the book here ******************* Chapter 38: How Much to Charge? We’ve talked a great deal about money in this book. Money is important. It’s not the ...