Earlier this week, I shared the table of contents for the first half of my upcoming e-book, Make a Living Writing: The 21st Century Guide. Below is the second half, covering copywriting and earning from your niche blog. Some of you may recognize a few of these headings from previous blog entries I’ve done here or on WM Freelance Writing Connection. They’ve been revised and in many cases expanded for the book, which also includes a lot of new material I have not blogged on before.
Please feel free to leave comments about any topics you don’t see included that you would like to see covered in the book.
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Make a Living Writing: The 21st Century Guide
By Carol Tice
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
PART II: THE COPYWRITING CRASH COURSE
An Introduction to the World of Copywriting
Choosing a niche
Use your life experience
My breaking-in story
Is copywriting “selling out”?
Getting Copywriting Assignments
Seven ways to find your first clients
A sample opening pitch
Two more strategies for getting those first samples
Blogging for business-a great new break-in opportunity
Five signs of a good business-blogging prospect
How to create a great business blog
The mechanics of business blogging
Break in with crowdsourcing contests
What to Charge
Why I don’t have a rate sheet
What to do if a prospect requires a quote
Sample copywriting client questionnaire
Negotiation tips for getting the best rate
Listen in on a client negotiation
Completing Your First Copywriting Assignment
Client meeting 101
Writing your assignment
Submit your work and deal with edits
Turn one assignment into a regular gig
How to Gain Confidence and Move Up
Social media + copywriting = good pay
Team with a graphic designer to earn more
Copywriting for nonprofits
Learn more about copywriting
PART III: MAKE A LIVING WITH YOUR BLOG
Blog vs. Article: What’s the Difference?
Why Your Blog Needs a Niche
Best Traits of Successful Niche Bloggers
Nine Ways to Monetize Your Blog
Advice from Successful Niche Blogger Nathan Hangen
Conclusion: Making it Happen
You Gotta Believe
Make a Living Writing: The Sequel
