TY - BOOK AU - Kwak,Jessie L. TI - From dream to reality: how to make a living as a freelance writer SN - 9781648412332 PY - 2023/// CY - Portland, OR PB - Microcosm Publishing KW - Business writing KW - Freelance journalism KW - Vocational guidance KW - Authorship KW - Philosophy N1 - Welcome to the wide world of freelance writing : Choosing a niche ; Why choose a niche? ; Freelance writing niches ; Finding your niche ; Carving out your path ; Where should you start? -- Getting started : LinkedIn ; Business license ; Business bank account ; Invoicing system ; Website ; Take action -- Getting your first clients : Building your portfolio ; Finding clients ; Job boards ; Job placement agencies ; Getting clients to find you ; Take action -- Working with clients : Landing the gig ; Rocking the gig ; Take action -- Business nuts and bolts : Setting your rates ; Managing your finances ; Managing the ebbs and flows -- Resources N2 - "Want to make a living as a freelance writer? Here are the resources, answers, and real talk you need about what it takes to make a living as a writer for hire. Drawing on her own varied and successful years of freelance-copywriting experience, Jessie Kwak offers valuable insights on how to figure out if this fast-paced, ever-evolving career is for you. The book's special focus is on business writing for hire"-- ER -