When you develop a writing specialty, you set yourself apart from other freelancers, save time researching and writing articles and command higher fees for your work. Contrary to what you might think, you needn't be an M.D., or other recognized "expert" to focus your writing in a particular area. Your educational background, life experience, and interest in certain subjects can all be translated into a writing-related specialty. Need proof? The majority of freelancers who make a good living from their writing specialize--and you'll hear from 56 of them in this book.
You'll learn:
·Why you should develop a niche of your own and determine which areas are a good fit for your background and experience;
·What the top ten writing specialties are and how to break into and write about each one;
·How to better market your work and research and write more efficiently;
·How to find sources, research, data, and experts for articles;
·Techniques to help you maximize your time and income.
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This is a must read not just for aspiring writers, but especially for those who are already published. I've been published in national magazines, but Ready, Aim, Specialize gave me so many new ideas and I've been pitching like crazy! I have a fresh vision for my writing career and know without a shadow of a doubt that I'm going to make more money from my writing in the upcoming year than ever before because of reading this book.
Ready, Aim, Specialize!::
Many writers wonder if they should specialize in one specific area of writing expertise or if they should spread their work between several different genres. They wonder if writing in only one genre will allow them to create a niche of authority or simply limit the amount of writing opportunities. Conversely, writers also worry that if they work in several genres their writing will be seen as unfocused and difficult to market. Ready, Aim, Specialize: Creating Your Own Writing Speciality and Make More Money... more info
Excellent Advice to Find Your Own Writing Niche:
Many writers flounder around trying many different areas of the market before they specialize and find their particular niche. Kelly James-Enger can help you cut down on the learning curve, evaluate your own background and discover your own place in today's market. Her seasoned counsel is priceless. Step-by-step she helps writers tackle the market and understand how to meet the editor's needs (and as a result their reader's needs) to succeed in publishing. In the process, Kelly covers the top 10... more info
Essential Resource for Freelance Writing:
It has taken me years to realize that you can't be an expert on everything, so it is better to decide on a few interests and develop your knowledge base. While many writers have varied interests, this book shows you how specializing increases your income. Kelly James-Enger quit her job as an attorney to become a freelance journalist. Her work has appeared in Woman's Day, Shape, Parents, Fitness, Good Housekeeping and Marie Clair. As a teacher, she explains how to break into today's hottest... more info
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