Have you wanted to work for yourself? Have you wanted to write a book? Do both seem daunting? Creating the Freelance Career can help you take charge of your business life or your book idea. Think of the sense of pride and accomplishment you'll have and the increased confidence in yourself and your abilities when you reach your goals? We can help you get there.
Creating A Freelance Career is a book by Routledge. It covers everything anyone needs to know about becoming a freelance writer, graphic designer, copy editor, artist, producer, musician or any other creative occupation. This book includes definitions of key and frequent terms or jargon plus chapters on how to get started, where to look for work, how to write a pitch or query letter and/or make that first contact, what to expect from your contract employers (including contract language and negotiating rights), how to build your business (creating platforms, and through having a presence online, through networking, professional groups and organizations) and what you should learn to build the business (CMS, WordPress, SEO mastery, etc.), how to sustain your business (claiming income, filing taxes, taking deductions, to incorporate or not, to have a separate business name or not), how to write a book/craft a book proposal and where to go for more information specific to your type of freelance career, including where to find more information on various style guides, resources on grammar and writing, editing and/or designing better and certificate and graduate programs that are tailored to these types of careers.
Creating a Freelance Career explores why people pursue this form of gig economy, and its benefits and drawbacks, and it explains that many freelance careers are a form of entrepreneurship. It provides concrete examples (including incorrect examples which are dissected to show how to improve them) and real-life stories from people in freelance careers.
Creating the Freelance Career is a consulting business. Author Jill L. Ferguson has been a freelance professional since she published her first article at age 12. She helps students get started and individuals set themselves up for successful careers in creative industries, and she has helped dozens of people write and publish books. She is the author of nine books and counting and a frequent public speaker and business consultant who understands the pitfalls and frustrations as well as the triumphs and freedom that comes when working for oneself and pursuing one's passions. She is also an artist who has exhibited in Japan and the United States and whose paintings and photos have been turned into clothing, pillows, tote bags, phone covers and much more. See Redbubble for more details.
Creating A Freelance Career is a book by Routledge. It covers everything anyone needs to know about becoming a freelance writer, graphic designer, copy editor, artist, producer, musician or any other creative occupation. This book includes definitions of key and frequent terms or jargon plus chapters on how to get started, where to look for work, how to write a pitch or query letter and/or make that first contact, what to expect from your contract employers (including contract language and negotiating rights), how to build your business (creating platforms, and through having a presence online, through networking, professional groups and organizations) and what you should learn to build the business (CMS, WordPress, SEO mastery, etc.), how to sustain your business (claiming income, filing taxes, taking deductions, to incorporate or not, to have a separate business name or not), how to write a book/craft a book proposal and where to go for more information specific to your type of freelance career, including where to find more information on various style guides, resources on grammar and writing, editing and/or designing better and certificate and graduate programs that are tailored to these types of careers.
Creating a Freelance Career explores why people pursue this form of gig economy, and its benefits and drawbacks, and it explains that many freelance careers are a form of entrepreneurship. It provides concrete examples (including incorrect examples which are dissected to show how to improve them) and real-life stories from people in freelance careers.
Creating the Freelance Career is a consulting business. Author Jill L. Ferguson has been a freelance professional since she published her first article at age 12. She helps students get started and individuals set themselves up for successful careers in creative industries, and she has helped dozens of people write and publish books. She is the author of nine books and counting and a frequent public speaker and business consultant who understands the pitfalls and frustrations as well as the triumphs and freedom that comes when working for oneself and pursuing one's passions. She is also an artist who has exhibited in Japan and the United States and whose paintings and photos have been turned into clothing, pillows, tote bags, phone covers and much more. See Redbubble for more details.