The ultimate guide to running a freelance business and making money while doing it, The Wealthy Writer is an all-in-one resource that covers everything a novice or seasoned writer needs to know to be a successful freelancer. This helpful guide:
* Identifies profitable and receptive print and online freelance outlets, including the lucrative area of commercial writing
* Includes chapters on technical writing, Web writing, speech writing, e-books, corporate communications, advertising, direct mail
* Shows writers how to work on their business while working in their business through strategies such as launching a home-based business and turning clients into advocates
* Provides a spectrum of case studies, sample letters, and sample forms, so working writers can put them to use on their own
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
There are much better books out there...:
I bought this book based on the great reviews posted but was disappointed with just about the entire book. Meanwell does have a point or two that one can use but overall this was a waste of money. There was not a lot of "how to" in the book and most of what he did provide was useless. For example, he gave these tips for smarter layouts: 1. add white space between headings, photos, and body copy.
2. use subheads, pull quotes, and raised caps as attention grabbers.
3. place select stories in... more info
The Wealthy Writer: A business Book For the Ages:
There are plenty of things one would expect from a book intended to make writers money. First, someone wants you to send them money. Second, they have a book to sell you. Third, it is easy to do. Michael Meanwell doesn't tell you to send him money, buy his book, or explains how easy it is. Instead, he offers writers of all crafts--and specifically business writers--a true way to make it as writers. You may dream of screenplays and novels, but "The Wealthy Writer" explains the ins-and-outs of setting up a... more info
Best Book on Writing as a Profitable Business:
This is the best book I have read on what it's like to turn your writing into a profitable business. It's an easy read, yet packed with real life examples from Michael's many years in the trenches. His honesty about what it takes to succeed is refreshing, and I especially enjoyed the chapter on e-books. A great motivational resource and highly recommended.
Another "must read" for copywriters:
Add another book to the list of "must reads" for aspiring copywriters. THE WEALTHY WRITER by Michael Meanwell. I thought this one might be a little different from books by American authors, but found largely, what sells in America sells in Australia. I found Meanwell's book to be less engaging at times than Bowerman, Bly or Slaunwhite's books, but also found that he went into much greater (and more appreciated) depth in certain areas. For instance, others simply glazed over speechwriting. Meanwell... more info
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