Description
There are plenty of books on the market which tell you how to write stylish prose, attention-grabbing headlines or market yourself better as a freelance writer. But how do you get that first piece published in a national publication? This book shows you the techniques that real freelancers use to sell their ideas and get into print. Professional freelancer Catherine Quinn, who built a successful freelance career from scratch, guides you through a step-by-step process to get your first article in print, from how to format your pitch, to identifying the undersold freelance hotspots.Her tried and tested step-by-step approach: * Shows you how to scope the market and pick the most likely potential customers * Gives the inside track on how to convince editors who've never heard of you to commission your work * Tells you what to expect at every step along the pitching process * Includes a four week plan with a day-by-day process to kick start your freelance career
Top tips from a successful freelancer A great guide for people starting out as freelancers who want a comprehensive guide to pitching Strategies for success including 'the four week plan' a day by day plan to kickstart the pitching process The freelance market is burgeoning, as newspapers feel the squeeze and reduce overhead
About the Author
Catherine Quinn is a freelance writer supplying features and copy to national and local press. These publications include The Guardian, The Observer, The Independent, The Times, The Mirror and The Evening Standard.
Reviews
'I wish I'd had this book when I started out fifteen years ago... it's perfectly pitched for the capable, confident and hard-grafting writer who lacks just one thing: contacts' Fiona Gibson, literaturetraining.com 'For the absolute beginner, this is an insightful resource that's as readable as it is helpful. For current freelancers, it is a good book to help you re-think your strategy' Journalism.co.uk (March 2010) 'It's perfectly pitched for the capable, confident and hard-grafting writer who lacks just one thing: contacts.' Literature Training - Spring 2010
Book Information
ISBN 9781408123560
Author Catherine Quinn
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Methuen Drama
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 268g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 135mm * 14mm
Top tips from a successful freelancer A great guide for people starting out as freelancers who want a comprehensive guide to pitching Strategies for success including 'the four week plan' a day by day plan to kickstart the pitching process The freelance market is burgeoning, as newspapers feel the squeeze and reduce overhead
About the Author
Catherine Quinn is a freelance writer supplying features and copy to national and local press. These publications include The Guardian, The Observer, The Independent, The Times, The Mirror and The Evening Standard.
Reviews
'I wish I'd had this book when I started out fifteen years ago... it's perfectly pitched for the capable, confident and hard-grafting writer who lacks just one thing: contacts' Fiona Gibson, literaturetraining.com 'For the absolute beginner, this is an insightful resource that's as readable as it is helpful. For current freelancers, it is a good book to help you re-think your strategy' Journalism.co.uk (March 2010) 'It's perfectly pitched for the capable, confident and hard-grafting writer who lacks just one thing: contacts.' Literature Training - Spring 2010
Book Information
ISBN 9781408123560
Author Catherine Quinn
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Methuen Drama
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 268g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 135mm * 14mm
