How to Find Ebook Writing and Editing Jobs

by Yuwanda Black

Overview

This particular ebook was inspired by a post I wrote on InkwellEdiorial.com, my freelance writing blog, entitled 10 Types of Digital Freelance Writing Jobs: They’re "Hot" and They Pay Well (full post is pasted within).

This entry sparked a lot of interest from readers. For example, one commentor wrote:

Great post Yuwanda! Lots of good ideas to expand our reach, and a couple I had not considered, like ebook editing and writing special reports. Any thoughts on what type of marketing works best to find people who need this service?
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As self-publishing is growing, I foresee a need for ebook writing services growing right along with it. And this type of editorial work can pay very well. Proof?

The least amount I’ve earned from an ebook writing / editing project is probably around $300. The most is around $1,600 for a 10-page ebook on social media for a client.

I’ve given out ebook estimates for as much as $5,000; most of my estimates have fallen in the $1,000 to $3,000 range for ebooks that are anywhere from 5 to 40 pages long.

As you can see, ebook writing can be very lucrative. Hence, I thought I’d share my experiences and thoughts on how to go about finding this type of work.

Following is a complete Table of Contents.

PREFACE

How Much Can You Earn as an Ebook Writer/Editor

Article -- 10 Types of Digital Freelance Writing Jobs: They're "Hot" and They Pay Well

What You’ll Learn in This Ebook

SECTION I: How to Market for Ebook Editing and Writing Jobs

Marketing Method #1 (Cost: $0)

How to Quickly Build an Ebook Writing Prospect List Using This Method

Land 36 Ebook Writing/Editing Jobs a Year?

Marketing Method #2 (Cost: Varies)

10 Places to Advertise on for Ebook Writing/Editing Jobs Using This Method

4 Important Things to Look for before Investing in This Method

Marketing Method #3 (Cost: $0)

Marketing Tip: How to Stand Out from the Crowd When Using This Method

Marketing Method #4 (Cost: $0)

Sample Email to Send to Ebook Writing Prospects

How to Find These Targets to Pitch Your Services To

Marketing Method #5 (Cost: Free/Nominal)

A Potential $3,000+ Ebook Writing Project

Marketing Method #6 (Cost: $0)

Why It’s Important to Do This If You Want to Provide Ebook Writing Services

Marketing Method #7 (Cost: $0)

7 Popular Places to Start Using This Method

3 Rules to Remember When Using This Method

Marketing Method #8 (Cost: $0)

Proof that This Method Works: 2 Spots on the First Page of Google

How to Implement This Method to Start Driving Traffic to Your Site/Blog

Marketing Method #9 (Cost $0)

An Action Plan for Implementing This Method

Marketing Method #10 (Cost: $0)

Samples of This Method In Use

How Often to Use This Method

The Drawback of Using This Method

SECTION II: What to Expect from Ebook Editing and Writing Clients

What to Expect from Ebook Writing Clients

How I Answer Commonly Asked Questions from Clients

What to Expect from Ebook Writing Clients Who Don’t Know What They Want

The Ebook Project I Got Burned On: Some Lessons Learned

The Type of Ebook Writing Client to Avoid at all Costs

Sample Ebook Editing / Writing Contract

Transcript of Actual Conversation with a Potential Ebook Writing Client

Should You Charge Potential Ebook Writing Clients for Consultations?

SECTION III: Insight into How to Price Your Ebook Writing / Editing Services

How We Price Ebook Writing Jobs at My Writing Company

4 Areas to Pay Attention to When Pricing Ebook Editing and Writing Jobs

6 Factors to Consider When Calculating Research Hours

SECTION IV: How to Put Together an Ebook Writing and Editing Estimate

3 Ways to Charge for Ebook Writing Projects

How to Put Together an Accurate Ebook Job Estimate – An Example

SECTION V: What Ebook Writing Services You Should Offer

SECTION VI: Conclusion

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Product Details

BN ID:	2940015582109
Publisher:	Inkwell Editorial
Publication date:	10/10/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

My name is Yuwanda Black and I'm a freelance writer, author and web entrepreneur.

I've been a freelance writer since 1993, an ebook writer/publisher since 2004 and an internet marketer since 2008.

TRAVELING FREELANCE WRITER

My primary residence is in Atlanta, but I live part time in Jamaica (Negril). I visited for the first time in 2009 and started going back on a regular basis. After so many trips (and so many expensive hotels) I thought, "It's cheaper to rent."

So I did!

THE THING I LOVE THE MOST ABOUT MY CAREER

The thing I love the most about being a writer is that it allows me to live and work where I please. As long as I have an internet connection, I'm good to go.

I've worked everywhere from a hotel room in Barcelona, Spain; to a cafe in Stockholm, Sweden; to a farm house in Cordoba, Argentina. As far as work, I feel like the luckiest girl alive most days.

THE THING I LOVE THE MOST ABOUT BEING AN EBOOK WRITER/SELF PUBLISHER

In a phrase, "income stability." As long as I can write (ie, produce new products), I can make a living. How much I earn is entirely up to me. Thanks to places like Barnes and Noble, you don't have to be famous to make a living as a writer.

RUNNING, RUNNING, RUNNING!

I'm also a marathon runner. I've completed over half a dozen marathons as of spring 2012. I'm always training for the next one. One of the most fun ones was the half-marathon in Negril, Jamaica in December 2011.

LIFE PHILOSOPHY

Just do it! (As a runner, of course Nike's philosophy fits who I am :-)).

LEARN MORE ABOUT ME

You can learn more about me at http://InkwellEditorial.com/about. Inkwell Editorial is my freelance writing website. It's been live since 1999 (for better or worse, especially design wise) and has hundreds of articles on how to start a successfuL freelance writing career.

You'll also find info on ebook writing/publishing, blogging, social media, SEO, article marketing and more.

CONNECT WITH ME ON TWITTER

Connect with me on Twitter at Twitter.com/InkwellEditor. It's my preferred social media outlet.

Thanks for dropping by, and feel free to send me any questions you have about freelance writing, ebook writing, and/or self-publishing in general.

Sincerely,
Yuwanda