Table of Contents
Introduction: How I Got Started as a Freelance Writer & Editor 1
Chapter 1 The Freelance Lifestyle (or, What Does a Writer / Editor Do?) 9
Chapter 2 Preparing for the Freelance Life & the Steps You Need to Take 17
Chapter 3 Creating Your Business Strategy & Building Your Network 37
Chapter 4 Launching Your Freelance Writing & Editing Business 51
Chapter 5 So You've Launched Your Business: Now What? 61
Chapter 6 How to Survive & Thrive with the Freelance Life 75
Chapter 7 Frequently Asked Questions about Business, Writing, & Editing 91
Chapter 8 Caution! Things to Watch Out For as a Freelancer 103
Appendix I Five Steps to Better Proofreading 109
Appendix II The Only Blog Checklist You'll Ever Need 111
Appendix III Sample Business Plan Template 113
Appendix IV Sample of a Day in the Life of a Freelancer 117
Appendix V Sample Invoice 121
Appendix VI Sample Income & Expenses Template (for budgeting) 123
Appendix VII Sample Contract Template 125
Appendix VIII Sample Daily Maintenance Checklist Template 127
Acknowledgements 129