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    Become a Freelance Writer
    Become a Freelance Writer
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    Become a Freelance Writer

    By Alexandria Ingham

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    Would you love to become a freelance writer? My book, Become a Freelance Writer, tells you everything you could need to know to get yourself up and running and start finding clients.

    All of the tips have been used by me when I first started three years ago. I'm now a full-time, successful freelance writer and wouldn't change it for the world.

    There are sections about samples, freelance writing websites and the scams to look out for. Learn more about the legitimate opportunities and know when someone is taking you for a ride.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAlexandria Ingham
    Release dateOct 9, 2013
    ISBN9781301750184
    Become a Freelance Writer
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    Alexandria Ingham

    Alexandria Ingham is a full-time freelance writer. She has been writing fiction for as long as she can remember but only recently gotten the courage to self-publish her work. She also writes non-fiction pieces and ghost-writes, which is something that she has been doing for the past two years. Alexandria gained her BSc in Computer Science from Aston University, Birmingham, UK in 2009 and is now studying towards her Bachelor's in Law through the Open University. Her interests include writing, reading, debating, and swimming. She lives in Scotland with her partner and they are expecting their first baby in June 2012.

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      Become a Freelance Writer - Alexandria Ingham

      Copyright

      This eBook is licensed for your personal enjoyment and use only. This eBook may not be re-sold, given away or copied without permission from the author. If you would like to share this eBook with others, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you are reading this eBook and it was not purchased by yourself or purchased for you, please purchase your own copy.

      Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      I hope you enjoy reading!

      © Alexandria Ingham 2013

      Published on Smashwords

      Front Image: mpclemens @ Flickr.com

      Introduction

      Working from home is something that many people want to do. They want to be their own boss, be in charge of the money they make and do something that they WANT to do. Does this sound like you? If you, making money with online writing could be for you. The question is where do you begin?

      Before you even start, you have to remember that you will not get rich quick from this. It will take time to get into a routine, find companies, clients, magazines and websites to write for and start earning enough to pay the mortgage every month. It will take dedication and you need to be willing to put that dedication into your work. If you’re not then this ISN’T for you.

      Being a freelance writer means that there are many opportunities out there. You may find that you can work for print magazines while ghost-writing for private clients and maintaining a blog (or blogs) of your own. As you read through this, you will find that online writing is something that I have solely worked on as there are very few print opportunities out there in my niches. However, I utilise many of my online opportunities to make the money I need each month.

      So, what will you learn from this book?

      How to start your own blog and monetise it

      Different options for a freelance writer

      Tips to help you become a more successful freelance writer

      Where to find job opportunities

      And much more…

      This is a book predominantly for novice freelance writers. It helps those who want to know where to start and what to do in the world of writing.

      Chapter One: Opportunities for Freelance Writers

      There are many different opportunities for those looking to work as a freelance writer. I have mainly opted for online writing and my own eBooks, but there is also the option of print publications. The different types of writing work differently and

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