Writing Coach Maya Payne Smart Gives Aspiring Freelancers Free Expert Advice on How to Jumpstart a Successful Writing Business
Smart offers tips and tricks that writers, students and laid-off journalists need to begin or breakthrough as freelancers.
Richmond, Va. (PRWEB) November 5, 2009 -- She’s written hundreds of articles for newspapers, magazines and websites, and now writing coach Maya Payne Smart is sharing her business know-how with other journalists—for free.
Smart knows it takes more than just writing talent to succeed as a freelancer in today’s competitive market. That’s why she teamed up with journalist Kate Eckman to create the free Breakthrough Freelancing Quick-Start Kit (http://breakthroughfreelancing.com).
Eckman, a former TV news reporter, grills Smart about what it really takes to thrive as a freelancer in a challenging economy. Smart’s candid responses to the aspiring freelancer reveal tried and true methods for getting paid to write. Smart teaches listeners how to choose a niche, find and attract great clients, value themselves and their work, write once and sell multiple times and stay motivated despite the odds.
The free kit includes a digital audio file of the 45-minute interview, a 32-page PDF interview transcript that includes links to key resources, a one-page fill-in-the-blank road map to help freelancers clarify their business models and identify their target markets, and a free subscription to Writing Coach (http://writingcoach.com/), Smart’s bi-weekly newsletter full of insights and inspiration to help freelancers create wealth and enjoy the writing life.
“As print media scrambles to reinvent itself and online news organizations struggle to find profitable business models, many writers can no longer rely on employers for a steady paycheck or benefits, let alone any sort of professional development or long-term career path,” Smart said. “Given these trends, business skills must quickly assume their rightful place beside writing ability and reporting chops in the journalist’s toolbox. Freelancing, for many, will be the first step in moving in an entrepreneurial direction. I hope the Breakthrough Freelancing Quick-Start Kit inspires someone to get going already.”
Aspiring writers, current freelancers or journalism students won’t want to miss this limited time offer. Smart’s advice is not only informative, but uplifting and inspirational—something every journalist could use, especially in this economy.
“If you decide that this is what you want to do, be confident that you can do it,” she said. “It’s possible and you’re capable.”
To sign up for the free program, visit http://breakthroughfreelancing.com/.
About Writing Coach Maya Payne Smart
Maya Payne Smart is a full-time professional writer who specializes in reporting on small business, franchising and entrepreneurship. She also publishes WritingCoach.com and serves on the board of governors of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers. Since graduating from Harvard University and Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Maya has written hundreds of articles for newspapers, magazines, and websites. Her clients include Black Enterprise, ESSENCE, CNNMoney.com, Fortune Small Business and numerous others.
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