Bob Bly's Guide to Freelance Writing Success

Bob Bly's Guide to Freelance Writing Success

Author: Robert W. Bly

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781932794038

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

While many freelance writers struggle to earn a living wage, Bob Bly has proven year after year that it's not only possible to earn far more, it's possible to to transform words into a $100,000 a year freelancing business.


Secrets of a Freelance Writer

Secrets of a Freelance Writer

Author: Robert W. Bly

Publisher: Holt Paperbacks

Published: 2007-04-01

Total Pages: 472

ISBN-13: 1429900148

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The definitive guide to becoming a successful freelance writer, now in an updated and expanded third edition Secrets of a Freelance Writer has long been the authoritative guide to making big money as a commercial freelance writer. In this new edition, you'll find out how to make $100,000 a year—or much more—writing ads, annual reports, brochures, catalogs, newsletters, direct mail, Web pages, CD-ROMs, press releases, and other projects for corporations, small businesses, associations, nonprofit organizations, the government, and other commercial clients. You'll also learn how to start out as a freelancer, market yourself to clients, create a successful personal Web site to cull more sales leads, follow up on potential customers to build your practice, and run your business on a day-to-day basis. Secrets of a Freelance Writer is the definitive guide to building a successful and lucrative freelance writing practice.


88 Money-Making Writing Jobs

88 Money-Making Writing Jobs

Author: Robert Bly

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2009-01-01

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1402223013

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

THE BEST WAYS TO MAKE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WRITING! Writers today are no longer just working on books and newspapers. Businesses, advertisers, and hundreds of other outlets are desperate for people who can craft effective messages and persuade people with their words. A strong writer can make $50 to $200 per hour, or even more... if you know where to find the work. Robert Bly is a professional writer who makes more than $600,000 per year from his writing. Now, he's ready to share his secrets. 88 Money-Making Writing Jobs presents the best outlets writers can find to turn their words into profit (including many that few people think to seek out). Along with an overview of each job, you'll discover: A breakdown of what it typically pays The nuts and bolts of what you'll write What it takes to work in the field How to get started Resources for finding the work For anyone serious about a career as a writer, this guide offers the best information on how to make incredible money in ways that are fun, challenging, and make the most of your writing talents.


The Copywriter's Handbook

The Copywriter's Handbook

Author: Robert W. Bly

Publisher: Holt Paperbacks

Published: 2007-04-01

Total Pages: 431

ISBN-13: 1429900156

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The classic guide to copywriting, now in an entirely updated third edition This is a book for everyone who writes or approves copy: copywriters, account executives, creative directors, freelance writers, advertising managers . . . even entrepreneurs and brand managers. It reveals dozens of copywriting techniques that can help you write ads, commercials, and direct mail that are clear, persuasive, and get more attention—and sell more products. Among the tips revealed are • eight headlines that work—and how to use them • eleven ways to make your copy more readable • fifteen ways to open a sales letter • the nine characteristics of successful print ads • how to build a successful freelance copywriting practice • fifteen techniques to ensure your e-mail marketing message is opened This thoroughly revised third edition includes all new essential information for mastering copywriting in the Internet era, including advice on Web- and e-mail-based copywriting, multimedia presentations, and Internet research and source documentation, as well as updated resources. Now more indispensable than ever, The Copywriter's Handbook remains the ultimate guide for people who write or work with copy. "I don't know a single copywriter whose work would not be improved by reading this book." —David Ogilvy


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Direct Marketing

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Direct Marketing

Author: Robert W. Bly

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13: 9780028642109

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Offers advice on starting a direct marketing campaign, including tips on doubling response rates, writing creative copy, and evaluating mailing lists.


How to Write and Sell Simple Information for Fun and Profit

How to Write and Sell Simple Information for Fun and Profit

Author: Robert W. Bly

Publisher: Linden Publishing

Published: 2010-08-31

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1610350200

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Packed with income-generating ideas about creating a variety of saleable written works, this guide includes information for researching and writing effective, instructional materials and calling upon a variety of publishing channels, including magazines, traditional book publishers, self-publishing, and the Internet. The mechanics behind becoming a successful writer and information packager are presented in this resource that explores how to write and sell simple information in multiple formats, allowing writers to turn specialized knowledge into money-making books and products.


How to Get Your Book Published

How to Get Your Book Published

Author: Robert W. Bly

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Here is a practical "how-to" roadmap by a hugely successful author written for the unpublished massed.


Make Every Second Count

Make Every Second Count

Author: Robert W. Bly

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Published: 2010-12-20

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 1601637160

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Dozens of proven methods to get more done in less time, from the author of The Copywriter’s Handbook and Little Blue Book of Business Wisdom. Make Every Second Count goes beyond the usual time-management books to bring you a much broader range of strategies and tactics—you’ll discover how to maximize your time by setting priorities, create useful schedules, overcome procrastination, and boost your energy level and productivity through diet, exercise, and sleep. You’ll also learn how using the latest technology can enable you to manage information and communicate more effectively and efficiently. Find out: How to eliminate bad habits and unnecessary activities that slow you down The painless way to handle paperwork How to master the art of saying no The three types of to-do lists every person should keep Get time-tested advice on goal setting, business travel, social networking, mobile technology, planning systems, time management in the home, and more—and start making every second count!


The Copywriter's Handbook

The Copywriter's Handbook

Author: Robert W. Bly

Publisher: Holt Paperbacks

Published: 1990-03-15

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9780805011944

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A book for everyone who writes or edits copy, it reveals dozens of techniques that can help you write ads, commercials, and direct mail that get more attention and sell more products.