Want to start a writing business?
If you're a creative writer, blogger or journalist who wants to put your words to work in a commercial context, this is for you.
Writing skills are highly transferable to business, but most writers don't have the business foundations they need to sell their skills. Read on for practical how-tos and advice for writers interested in commercial writing, copywriting, content writing, and sustainable livelihoods for creative writers.
Copywriting and content writing
If you already have good writing skills, you may be wondering how to develop a freelance commercial career, find clients, understand the market, and manage your finances. I've worked as a content and business writer for over 20 years, and have gathered my experiences below to help you cut to the chase.
Writing for the web
Writing for the web calls for distinct skills, including basics in SEO, layout, keywords and transactional writing. These digital writing skills are easy to learn, and will set you apart from other commercial writers, and make you more employable. You’ll find the nuts and bolts of digital writing craft in the articles below.
Want to put your words to work?
Did you know your writing skills are in demand in business?
Businesses big and small need writers, whether for website content, case studies, white papers, SEO or simply editing and proofing. So if you're a writer, journalist or blogger, you may be wondering how to transfer your skills to the commercial market.
The problem is, how do you get started as a freelance writer for hire? Few writers have a business background. I certainly didn't when I started Texthouse, so it took a while to find good clients and gain momentum!
I wrote this book to help my writing students at the Open University. It draws on my over 20 years of running Texthouse, and helping local businesses with their writing needs. It'll help you get to grips with freelance writing business basics, and get up and running quickly.
This is for writers (journalists, authors, bloggers...) who:
- want to earn an income stream from commercial writing
- want to learn freelance business foundations
- are wondering whether content, copywriting and editing are for them.
Get your writing business up and running quickly!
“Clear, comprehensive, friendly and approachable down-to-earth manual... this book has it all. Highly recommended." Malcolm Pryce, novelist