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Books for Writers by Bob Bly |
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Getting Started as A Freelance Writer |
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"Top-notch advice ... Bly is at his best offering wisdom
accumulated during his long career at the top of the freelance
business." We thank Sandra Dark for
graciously allowing us to reprint her article in our book. |
| Bob Bly's Guide to Freelance Writing Success | |
| A collection of Bob's How-To articles for Writers. |
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| The Secrets of A Freelance Writer (Second Edition) | |
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How to make money
writing ads, brochures and websites for local and national clients.
“Extremely helpful, wonderfully practical, and clearly inspiring... loaded with practical, step-by-step instructions.” — Jung C. Magruder, Raoine WI |
| The Copywriter’s Handbook (Henry Holt & Co.) | BUY IT! |
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How to write clear, persuasive, attention-getting copy for print ads, direct mail, brochures, commercials, PR, and audio-visual presentations. “I don’t know a single copywriter whose work would not be improved by reading this book. And that includes me.” — David Ogilvy, Founder, Ogilvy & Mather |
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| How to Get Your Book Published : Inside Secrets of a Successful Author (Roblin Press) | BUY IT! |
| How to write a
nonfiction book and sell it to a major New York publisher for a four or
five-figure advance. Includes sample book proposal and annotated actual
book contract.
“Thanks for your tips. I contacted a publisher and signed my first book contract 2 weeks ago.” — Wendy Swope, Victor, Idaho |
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| The Elements of Business Writing (Macmillan) | BUY IT! |
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Grammar and style guide
for managers, professionals, and support staff writing letters, memos,
proposals, reports, and other business documents. Over 60,000 copies in
print.
“Concise and well organized ... useful to secretaries as well as CEOs.” — Library Journal |
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| The Six Figure Consultant | BUY IT! |
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“... required
reading for both newcomers considering consulting and consultants
interested in maximizing their income.”
— Roger C. Parker, Co-author of Microsoft Office 97 for Windows for Dummies |
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Write More Sell More |
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A writer's guide to
making more money by maximizing your personal productivity and getting
more done in less time.
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Careers For Writers
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The best jobs for writers - where to find them, what they pay and how to get hired. |
| BUY IT! | The Elements of Technical Writing (Macmillan) |
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Reference guide for
engineers, scientists, systems professionals, technical writers, and
others writing and editing technical documents.
“Everyone in industry can use this invaluable handbook.” — Andrea Nicoll, Publications Manager, BOC Gases |
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| Other Books on Making Money as a Freelance Corporate Writer Recommended by Bob Bly | |
| BUY IT! | Six Figure Freelancing |
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The latest entry in the "how to make six figures as a freelance writer" genre, and a fine addition to the growing body of literature on this subject. What makes this book stand out is that it shows you how to earn $100,000 a year just from magazine and book work, without cracking the corporate market. |
| BUY IT! | The $100,000 Writer |
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Filled with fresh
information and proven, effective money-making tools that most
freelance writers are never exposed to, The $100,000 Writer
will show you how to turn your commercial writing career into a
"lucrative" goldmine.
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| BUY IT! | Start and Run a Copywriting Business |
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Start and Run a
Copywriting Business is filled with vital information gleaned from
the author's many years of experience. I know Steve, and highly
recommend his book.
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| The Well-Fed Writer | BUY IT! |
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My friend Peter Bowerman
shows how almost anyone can forge ahead as an independent writer. His
advice is good and easy to read.
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| Writing For The Corporate Market | BUY IT! |
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This book can help you
make a success at writing for business - whether you want to establish
a full-time freelance career or just make some extra money writing in
your spare time.
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| How to Make Money Writing Corporate Communications | BUY IT! |
| Whether you're just starting out or are well-established, this invaluable guide gives you step-by-step success strategy for being the freelancer your clients call on time after time. | |
| How to Open and Operate A Home-Based Writing Business | BUY IT! |
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From setting up your home office to pricing your services, from providing graphics yourself to working with outside graphics operation, this complete guide explores every aspect of a business combining writing and desktop publishing.
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| How to Start and Run a Writing & Editing Business | BUY IT! |
| This book reveals that there are a wealth of commercial and business writing opportunities out there, and also shows how you can develop a loyal clientele with proven marketing and selling techniques. |  |
| How to Make $50,000 A Year or More As a Freelance Business Writer | BUY IT! |
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Beginning with a clear explanation of just what a freelance business writer does, Davis goes on to teach writers how to be successful, including how to find business, keep clients happy, market your services, and charge accordingly.
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| Making Money Writing Newsletters by Elaine Floyd | BUY IT! |
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How to make money writing and
producing promotional newsletters for business clients, by a woman who
makes over $250,000 a year doing just that!
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| "The Wealthy Writer" by Michael Meanwell. | BUY IT! |
| An extremely useful new book on the topic of making six figures as a freelance writer. |  |
