Comments on: Getting started as a freelance writer: Books to read

By: Chris Slaton

Chris Slaton — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:25:41 +0000

I like a book with a strong structure. I am so non- structured, it helps make a good working guide for me.

By: goyin

goyin — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:55:29 +0000

I’ve been doing a lot of creative writing and one thing that I’ve learned is that even if you’re someone born without tons of talent, that hard work really does make up for it. Time and energy can be used to sculpt and polish stuff that you write that people will really read and enjoy.

By: Groove Momma

Groove Momma — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:52:48 +0000

Thanks for the book recommendations. I’ve been talking about starting a writing business without acting on it, but this is the year I will put some real work into it.

BTW, I love your blog!

Groove Momma’s last blog post..Slowing Down

By: Theda K.

Theda K. — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 08:41:09 +0000

Thanks for the comment. I think it’s very specific, which I like. I can just follow his directions and the magic happens. Unfortunately, I don’t always follow his directions, since he focuses on cold calling and I really don’t have time during the day to make calls.

Have you had any success?

By: Theda K.

Theda K. — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 08:38:44 +0000

Hi Triphow, you should take a look at it if you’re in a library one day. His premise is that you can make decent money writing for businesses, rather than for magazines or books. I charge my clients between $50 and $75 per hour, so I definitely see the potential if I just did better marketing.

I haven’t looked into the writers’ strike, but I’ll try to find out more about it. I thought they were mostly script writers, rather than PR/marketing writers.

My writing may be on hold for now. My lack of marketing has led to a lack of clients, and therefore a lack of money, so I’m looking for a day job again.

By: Triphow Ling

Triphow Ling — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 06:50:09 +0000

Haven’t read the book, and I don’t think I’m going to, to be frank. Good title, though. Well fed writer. Now that’s one thing I’d like to see…The only writer who is well fed today is J.K. Rowling - Over-fed, maybe. The writers’ strike has left most of the others rather under nourished…

Anyway, hope your writing is going well, Theda.

By: Theda K.

Theda K. — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 06:06:40 +0000

Thanks for dropping by. I like his second book better in some ways, but the first one is more structured. Visit again soon!

By: Theda K.

Theda K. — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 06:05:31 +0000

Hi Catherine,

I haven’t heard of Drayton Bird. I’ll have to go check out his books soon. Thanks for the suggestion!

By: Theda K.

Theda K. — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 06:04:40 +0000

Hi Marie,

Thanks for the additional book suggestion!

By: Birch Bay Village Real Estate

Birch Bay Village Real Estate — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:38:22 +0000

I read peters second book, what great book. I recommend others to read it.