It’s a question I get asked a lot: “Why isn’t my book selling?” This question isn’t reserved for the author who is clueless about marketing. I’ve been asked this by savvy authors, even business people who can’t seem to figure out the system for selling.
Freelance writing is a career that can be difficult to get into initially, and even harder to maintain an income. After all, it is filled with rejections and uncertainty. Even the most experienced of freelancers can get frustrated by the continual search for work and dealing with client’s objections.
Do you do a lot of interviews? I’ve done one or two (or 200) myself, and I’ve been interviewed by others numerous times also. Interviewing is definitely an art, and like most things in life, the more someone does it the better they generally get at the process. To start off on the right foot, [...]
Guest post Congratulations! You’ve decided to become an independent contractor. But before the glow of being your own boss wears off, promise yourself that you’ll avoid the worst mistakes that new freelancers often make.
Writers tend to be a shy group, and making cold calls to get new clients might just equal the joy of having your teeth drilled. In other words, you’d rather not. By writing a letter of introduction first, it can make it easier to do. Not just that, but a letter can also be a [...]
Guest post by Sarah Rexman Tax deadlines are quickly approaching. If you haven’t already filed, you still have time to take advantage of some deductions available to freelancers to lower your overall tax burden.
You know, I never used to be in writers groups of any kind, but in the last few years I’ve suddenly found myself in quite a few. I have to say, they have been very valuable for my career and personal satisfaction. A writer’s group can help you deal with the ups and downs of [...]
Ever had to drop a client? It stinks. I don’t know of a single writer that likes to do it. First of all, writers are usually very paranoid about dropping clients because they’re always afraid they won’t find another one. (Or maybe that’s just me.) Second of all, ending a client relationship is a form [...]
Recently I got some really good news about an article I did, and I wanted to share it with someone. But then, I’m working at home. Sometimes I go to a coffee shop, but even then I wouldn’t have just waltzed up to a stranger and said “Hey, guess what just happened to me!” But [...]
Julie Jarnagin writes inspirational romance and is a self-proclaimed plotting addict. (I love that, don’t you? LOL) She earned a B.A. in Journalism/Professional Writing from the University of Oklahoma and is a member of America Christian Fiction Writers.
