Successful thirteen year veteran freelance writer and editor, and author of the very practical and information packed book Secrets of Profitable Freelance Writing, Nathan Segal, shares his secrets for finding and landing more freelance writing jobs. Nathan recognizes that prospecting for freelance assignments is a challenge for many freelancers so he provides the tools necessary for finding the right contacts and making connections. He describes how to build credibility, establish a track record, and how to create valuable content fast. He offers proven ideas for writing queries and for getting paid properly for your writing skills. Learn how to land choice assignments at the top magazines and earn top dollar for your articles.
Nathan Segal is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.
The show airs live on Thursday, November 18, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.
Successful thirteen year veteran freelance writer and editor, and author of the very practical and information packed book Secrets of Profitable Freelance Writing, Nathan Segal, shares his secrets for finding and landing more freelance writing jobs. You will learn:
* How to research the best paying freelance writing assignments
* Why it's important to understand many web and internet tools
* How to become an editor as well as a freelance writer
* How to add more revenue streams through joint ventures
Nathan Segal (photo left) wanted to share some more about his background and how he became involved in the field of freelance writing. How this came about was not by design, but by a combination of accident and necessity. At the time Nathan had just moved from one city to another to take a job as a software instructor at a local technical school.
Without getting into all the drama of what happened, things went off the rails almost immediately. Nathan had a many problems with the students and the owner of the school and he didn’t see eye to eye. Within a matter of weeks Nathan was fired.
So there he was in a new city, without a network and without a job. Worse, he couldn’t go back to where he’d come from. He’d exhausted all his options there as well.
Nathan spent a couple of weeks not knowing what to do.. Fortunately he had a cash reserve though his prospects were looking pretty bleak. That’s when his cousin, who was working as a freelance writer, came to visit.
When Nathan's cousin heard about his situation, he asked Nathan: “Would you like to learn how to write?” With no other options in sight, Nathan accepted. Shortly after, he started to train him. One of the first stops was the local library, where he showed Nathan different directories (Gale’s, Ulrich’s and Literary Marketplace) and how to use them to find paying magazines and journals.
Over the years, Nathan learned that writing is like a passport. You can write about anything and get paid, even if you’re not an expert on the subject. The way you do this is by a combination of interviewing and research, all of which Nathan discusses in great detail in his book.
Freelance writing has given Nathan a lot of flexibility over the years, of time, location and travel. Writing funds his adventures. Nathan knows it can do the same for you once you learn how.
Nathan invites you to join him on this journey.
My book review of Secrets of Profitable Freelance Writing by Nathan Segal.
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Let's talk with successful thirteen year veteran freelance writer and editor, and author of the very practical and information packed book Secrets of Profitable Freelance Writing, Nathan Segal, as he shares his secrets for finding and landing more freelance writing jobs. Nathan recognizes that prospecting for freelance assignments is a challenge for many freelancers so he provides the tools necessary for finding the right contacts and making connections. He describes how to build credibility, establish a track record, and how to create valuable content fast. He offers proven ideas for writing queries and for getting paid properly for your writing skills. Learn how to land choice assignments at the top magazines and earn top dollar for your articles on Blog Business Success Radio.
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