Freelance Copywriting - (Writing Handbooks) by Diana Wimbs (Paperback)

About the Book

Would-be and established writers or journalists can learn about this lucrative and fascinating line of work and how to break into it. The author covers markets, briefings, style techniques, concepts and campaign developments as well as the practical aspects of freelance work.

Book Synopsis

This book unlocks one of the great secrets about copywriting by revealing the vast range of opportunities that exist outside the world of TV advertising. The author shows how good writers are always in demand by companies and their agencies to tackle the mountain of brochures, mailers, letters and PR material they need to saty in business. With the help of this book, would-be writers, as well as establihsed writers and journalists, can learn more about this lucrative line of work and how to break into it. The author covers markets, briefings, style techniques, concepts and campaign development as well as practical aspects of freelance work such as handling invoices and organising your workload.

Review Quotes

"Once you understand the tricks of the trade, copywriting can be a fascinating form of writing - and one more highly paid than most. Diana Wimbs explains how it is done, and also shows how to find clients and to grow your own copywriting business." --Writing Magazine (September 2007)