The Best Freelance Writing Books
We’ve talked about graphic design books in the past, but there are some great freelance writing books out there as well. If you are interested in writing on a freelance basis at all, these books can bring you up to speed on the information you need to know.
How To Start A Freelance Writing Business
Just starting out as a freelance writer? Not really sure how to handle marketing yourself, setting your rates and other tasks you need to complete in order to be an effective freelancer? Laura Spencer has put together a definitive guide for FreelanceFolder. Spencer draws on over 19 years of experience as a writer — seven of that as a freelancer — to give you all the information you need in How To Start A Freelance Writing Business.
- Available as an ebook
- 48 pages
- $12
- Purchase How To Start A Freelance Writing Business
The Renegade Writer
Linda Formichelli’s and Diana Burrell’s freelance writing book tosses all that ‘conventional wisdom’ that unsuccessful freelancers seem to parrot out the window and focus on how what actually works. In The Renegade Writer, they go through how to create a steady stream of ideas, improve on your interview skills and (most importantly) how to make sure you get enough money from your clients. Even experienced writers can find some new tips in this book.
- Available as a paperback
- 206 pages
- $14.95
- Purchase The Renegade Writer
The Wealthy Freelancer
The Wealthy Freelancer takes freelancing up a notch. The goal of the book, along with its authors, Ed Gandia, Pete Savage and Steve Slaunwhite, is to help freelancers make bigger incomes. While it’s officially for all freelancers, the book draws on the experiences of the authors, all of whom are writers.
- Available as a paperback
- 288 pages
- $16.95
- Purchase The Wealthy Freelancer
The Urban Muse Guide to Online Writing Markets
Writing online can be a very different matter than freelancing for print publications. From style issues to what online markets actually pay a living wage, Susan Johnston’s The Urban Muse Guide to Online Writing Markets can make a difference in your ability to land freelance writing gigs. Johnston is also the writer behind the Urban Muse, where she has extensively blogged about the freelancing life.
- Available as an ebook
- 61 pages
- $15.99
- Purchase The Urban Muse Guide to Online Writing Markets
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Have not heard about those books, will have to check them out. Thanks.
i have been meaning to read “The Wealthy Freelancer” for a while now – haven’t heard of any of the other ones though
I recently read “The Wealthy Freelancer” and it was well worth it. I’ve freelanced for over 3 years now, and I still learned some great things from the book. What I love most about it is that it’s not just all concepts. There are tons of pragmatic suggestions and exercises you can apply from it.
I’d highly recommend it.
The Renegade Writer is the perfect book for anyone who thinks that the Rules of Freelancing are made to be broken. Go ahead and break ‘em, people. You career will be better for it.
Wow!
I’m so glad you liked my ebook. Thanks so much for including it on the list today.
Thursday – Thank you SO much for including our book on this list! I’m honored to be in such great company. And thank you Jake for your kind comments!
These are all great selections, and I love your quick summary of each.
Great list Thursday! I’ve just picked up The Wealthy Freelancer and so far, I’ m really enjoying it.
I’m honored to see The Urban Muse Guide included on this list. The Renegade Writer is another good one, and I’d also recommend The Six Figure Freelancer. Haven’t read How to Start … or The Wealthy Freelancer, but they’re on my list of books to read.
Thursday, thanks for recommending The Renegade Writer! The book’s been out since 2003 and I STILL get fan mail every week.
I also agree with Susan Johnston that Six Figure Freelancer by Kelly James-Enger is another must-read.
Great list. there are some fantastic books there. I do like The Wealthy Freelancer in particular. I found it to be relevant and concise. a great resource.
I’ll add those to my Amazon wish list ASAP!
And don’t forget the very awesome: “The Well-Fed Writer” by Peter Bowerman – I couldn’t have come this far without it!!
Thursday, what an honour to be on this list.
Definitely something that I can read up and learn from. Still learning to share knowledge through blog.
Now.. which should I start.. hmm.. =D
I didn’t know about freelancing help books, but I think these list is definitely gives newbie freelancers a huge window to success!