Writing for Money - E-book - ePub

"As a child, I wanted to be a writer and create fun books that would make people smile. As a teenager, I wanted people to read my words and gasp in wonder as my creative genius permeated their soul. As I settled into adulthood, I just wanted to make some money." Making money from writing is the dream for many - but it can also feel highly elusive. In a world that's saturated with mediocre writers and mindless AI bots ready to steal your work, in 2024 it feels even more difficult to get paid for your writing. But it's very doable - and that's what this book will help you achieve. In this short guide, award-winning freelance writer and bestselling author Chris Carra shares everything he knows about making money writing articles, books, marketing copy and more. This is the insider advice he would give to a friend over coffee.
Along with insight from industry professionals, his tips and strategies are condensed into a guide that costs no more than a large coffee and brownie. Follow it and you will make money writing (.and you don't even have to spend time in an overpriced hipster café). "An excellent resource on writing. Chris slices through the nonsense and gives aspiring writers all the advice they need to make money.
Essential reading for any budding writer!"- Mark Rees, journalist and author "Chris distils the discombobulating process of getting started as a pro writer into this easy-to-read guide, pinned together with his trademark humour and wit. A very fun and - importantly - helpful read."- Joseph 'Rich' Francis, travel writer "A guide based on real-world experiences from someone who has been there and done it, and wants to pass on his deep knowledge with practical steps and advice."- Gareth Davis, copy editor "Short, sweet and exactly what any freelance writer needs to learn about writing for money.
Whether it's books or businesses, it just cuts to the chase."- Lynnie Purcell, novelist About the AuthorChris Carra is an experienced freelance writer and content creator, and has contributed to top publications around the world including Men's Fitness, Smithsonian Magazine, Metro, Yahoo! Sport, The Sunday Times, and many more. He's the author of five books, including The Bluffer's Guide to Fitness (Haynes, 2019) and Swansea City Match of My Life (Pitch Publishing, 2018 and 2024).
His day is filled with writing content and copy for clients in the health, wellness and luxury travel industries. In Writing for Money, you will learn: ? How to get your first paying gig and five-star review? How to build a portfolio from nothing? When you should and shouldn't work for free? How to make thousands from your own blog? How much you can earn from online publications, magazines and newspapers? Why AI isn't the enemy? How to generate ideas for publications? How to retain clients and attract more work from them? How to publish your first book? How to navigate rejection, complaints and dry spells