Question: What are the resources (books, online tools, etc.) you’ve found most helpful? – Corrine
I get this one the most frequently, so it’s the perfect first question to answer here.
My number one recommendation, especially for freelance writing, is Michelle Goodman’s book My So-Called Freelance Life. When I was about to launch my business, I must have read this five times and I still keep it within easy reach. She also has a website packed with great info in the archives.
Additional websites worth checking out:
- FreelanceFolder.com: be sure to search the archives for specific topics, such as finding clients.
- FreelanceSwitch.com: also a good resource for specific topics and I also recommend the rate calculator featured on the homepage.
- MarketCopywriter.com: An enjoyable read and her site is a good resource for ideas on marketing yourself.
- Copyblogger.com: I used this site much more when I was getting started and I’ll still turn to it when I’m in need of inspiration for bolder, juicier copywriting ideas.
The resources I recommend above are geared for freelance copywriting. If you’re looking for helpful sites about pitching and writing for online and print publications, these are my top three: The Urban Muse, Freelancedom and WordCount: Freelancing in the Digital Age.
Readers, writers, freelancers, what about you? What resources do you recommend? I’d love for you to chime in!
Leah and Liz, Thanks so much for your comments! I’m glad you find this helpful. And thanks for sharing the white paper resource – that’s a great addition.
These are great, thank you! I’ve starred this post in my Google reader. Will be visiting it again.
When I’m working on white papers, I find http://www.whitepapersource.com/ really useful.
Your site is also one of my absolute favorites. Glad you’re back!