The Freelance Content Marketing Writer: Find your perfect clients, Make tons of money and Build a business you love
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Expertly reveals the secrets & strategies to building a high-income freelance content marketing business
Don’t make the same mistake I did here… Namely, putting off getting this comprehensive guide because I figured I'd already read enough books, e-books, articles and so on about content marketing. Fortunately, I’ve subscribed to JGG’s blog for years and recently, joined her Facebook group. And in both places, I keep seeing professionals and newbies heaping high-praise on her book. So it finally struck me. Yes, I’ve read mucho material on content writing. But the reason I valued Jennifer’s posts so much was for her “in-the-trenches” insights on building a freelance business and getting and retaining clients. So I ordered her “How-To” guide. And my second thoughts were on the nose. First, Jennifer packed a Godzillian amount of specialized knowledge into its 264 content pages. Also—this masterful volume isn’t a clutter of vague advice, swipes from other sources, or cheesy templates easily found online. Nope. Here, Jennifer draws from her vast experience to provide you with the priceless, peerless power to… …find and retain high-paying clients …create captivating content …dramatically boost your income …create a business that you’ll love ...and a heckuva lot more. All without investing in pricey seminars or costly online courses. So do your career a favor and check this book out. With all the proven ideas, processes, and templates it contains, I assure you, you won’t be disappointed.
Step by Step Guide to How You Can Become a Successful Freelance Content Marketing Writer
A fun read and useful guide for a newbie or anyone with professional writing experience who wants to work as a content marketing writer and grow their business. Jennifer shares all kinds of personal experiences (a friend had to help finish an article that was not going well to get her to stop complaining about it - that cracked me up) she went through on her way to earning a six figure income. She doesn't lord her skils and success over the reader but uses the many things she went through to get there as examples for others to learn from. I liked the tough love tone of the book: she sincerely believes that if you have some writing ability and a desire to do the work and become successful you can, and make decent money. And she shows you step by step the work you need to do to get there. From explaining what content marketing is, how it differs from journalism, how to identify a niche, how to find clients, etc. etc. If this is the work you want to do, this is the book for you. To help you further, Jennifer runs an excelelnt Facebook group - "The Freelance Content Marketing Writer" - that is full of awesome folks walking this path, running successful writing business, and sharing information on any and everything related to that goal. Be sure to check it out.
One of the Two Best Books on Running a Freelance Writing Business
Jennifer Goforth Gregory has written one of the two best books on how to make a living as a freelance writer. FYI - the other is Peter Bowerman's "The Well-Fed Writer." In this book, Gregory presents down-to-earth and actionable ideas that anyone can use to build their business. There are no lofty or esoteric ideas here but only techniques that will work if you apply them. The author draws a distinction between writing you do to pay the bills and writing you do for self-fulfillment. She does not say to avoid one or the other but rather than writing to pay the bills helps make it possible for you to try to change the world through your writing. The writing in this book is clear and concise. It was clearly written to communicate ideas and not win a literary prize. That makes the book easy-to-read and extremely useful.
Everything You Need to Know To Make Tons of Money
Gregory has written a gripping, tell-all when it comes to making lots of money as a content marketing writer. She reveals all her strategies, warts and all. Besides that, she tells you exactly how to achieve the success that she has, what her monetary goals are, and to add the best topping of all, she offers everyone who wants one, a free 30-minute call with her to discuss what you want to achieve and how to do it. Gregory is an all-around nice person who wants to help those starting out in this industry and those who’ve encountered some stumbling blocks. If writing content is on your to-do list, this is the manual for you to read over and over again and do the hard work the author suggests. I’m about to go through the book a second time and thoroughly employ Gregory’s recommendations.
Amazing Resource For Any And Every Level Of Writer
Although I'm an experienced writer, I'm just now trying to get into content marketing writing. I had been introduced to Jennifer's blog, and was so excited when I found out that she published a book. It's a quick read, but I found myself going back and reading certain sections over and over, with my highlighter in hand. I'm a beginner in content marketing and found all the information to be a guidebook on the steps I have to take. But it's also geared towards those who have been in the industry for years, giving marketing plans and tips that people of any level can implement for success. More than anything though, she is just an amazing person. She takes phone calls every week from writers, she has an AMAZING and supportive Facebook group, and she's so generous with her time and her knowledge. I'm not seeing results as of yet, but I have no doubt that if I follow her plan it will happen sooner rather than later. If I could give this 10 stars, I would.
Great for both new and experienced freelancers
Oh how I wish I'd had this book when I was starting out. It is packed with practical and super helpful information about how to run a lucrative and fulfilling freelance writing business. Even seasoned freelancers who regularly make 6 figures a year will find plenty in this book to be inspired by--I found myself jotting down a bunch of new things to try as I read. The truth is, I don't even do that much content marketing. Most of the lessons in this book are valid whatever type of freelance writing you do. I'm so glad that Jennifer packaged the excellent content of her blog into this convenient book, and I'd recommend it to any freelance writer interested in improving their business.
I Learned So Much
I've been doing content marketing writing for a few years, and I'm also a longtime reader of the author's blog, so I hesitated to order this book at first. I figured there wouldn't be much new information for me. I was wrong. I learned so much from reading this book and came away with a solid action plan to up my game in marketing my writing services to bigger and better companies and to break into new, better paying niches. I highly recommend this book for newbies and experienced content marketing writers. Great book!
The Go-to Guide for Content Marketing Writers
A fantastic guide for anyone looking to start or grow their freelance writing business. Jennifer's book is chock-full of actionable advice and tactics that walk you step-by-step through the content marketing writer process. From finding and connecting with the right clients, to negotiating rates and project scope, even mindset strategies to "think" like a business owner. Jennifer's personality shines through in the book as she shares many of her biggest triumphs and tragedies throughout her career (which serves to make her story all the more authentic). Really enjoyed this book and I'm already seeing results from implementing some of the strategies she recommends.
Fantastic tips and advice for beginning writers and those who want to grow their business.
I've already been a huge fan of Jennifer's blog so I've been patiently waiting for this book and it did not disappoint. Even though I've been freelance writing for a few years, I learned quite a few new tips and strategies that I'm really excited to try in my own business. This book is great for both people who are brand new to freelance writing and also those who have some experience but are really looking to level up by increasing their income and finding better clients. I've already recommended this to others.
Keep this at your desk! You'll return to it again and again.
I've been freelancing for two years now, but when I made the leap to full-time, I knew I needed to kick it into high gear. Any money spent at the beginning stages of business is precious. Will I regret this? Will this be another book I skim through, never to pick it up again? No. I have written in the margins, underlined, and earmarked this book. Jennifer generously provides several actionable checklists for gaining clients, growing your income, etc. etc. The book (and her Facebook) group have helped me over and over. It has given me the confidence to gain the clients I have now -- and I don't doubt I'll return to it when I need advice (or real templates!) for raising prices, expanding niches, "firing" clients whose goals don't match mine, and more. Seriously. If you're a freelance writer, buy it.
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