Posted on Tue, Dec 01, 2009
Dec. 10 WritingCoach.com Teleclass Gives Writers Tools to Boost Profits and Succeed
RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 1, 2009 — As a seasoned freelance writer with a
background in business journalism, Maya Payne Smart knows it’s a jungle
out there for self-employed freelancers. Which is why she founded http://www.writingcoach.com, an online business service designed to help freelancers make a profit, even in today’s economy.
“Despite what you may be hearing, it is possible to make a healthy
income as a freelance writer - even during a recession,” said Smart,
who worked for Crain’s Cleveland Business before striking out on her
own three years ago. “There are writing jobs out there that pay very
well… but you need to know where to find them and how to demand the fee
your work is worth.”
WritingCoach.com offers a program of monthly teleclasses and
webinars to help writers tackle the tough issues beyond creative ideas
and good writing - how to find good clients, market your talents, pitch
story ideas, negotiate contracts, manage your cash flow and more. On
Dec. 10, Smart and Marcia Layton Turner of BecomeASixFigureWriter.com
present “The 7 Secrets to Profitable Freelancing in a Recession,” a
coaching session jammed with practical info, ready-to-use skills and
reliable resources with one goal in mind - to empower freelance writers
and help them make more money. Teleclass details are available at http://www.writingcoach.com/success .
“Think of this as a business school for freelancers at a fraction of
the price,” said Smart, who keeps class prices at an affordable $29 to
appeal to even beginning freelancers. “Our focus is on what it takes to
be profitable,” she said. “Go on any journalism listserv and you will
find writers griping about more competition and smaller fees. It’s
true, publishing has changed - but it’s our job to figure out how to
tap new markets, work efficiently, and make better use of our time and
resources.”
Geared to freelancers of all types, from established writers looking
to boost sales to recently laid-off journalists new to the freelance
world, WritingCoach.com is:
- Convenient - the site provides critical information, when and where you need it
- Practical - simple and effective information and techniques that you can apply to your business and your life
- Affordable - “business school for freelancers” at a fraction of the price
- Empowering - tools and information to help you advance your career, achieve your goals, and enjoy your success
“The Dec. 10 teleclass provides tips and tactics from two writers
who are thriving,” said Smart. “We’re ready to share what works so you
can be confident and succeed as a freelance writer.”
About WritingCoach.com
Founded by Maya Payne Smart, WritingCoach.com gives journalists and
authors the information and business skills they need to build the
businesses they want.
Contact:
Maya Payne Smart
804-368-1614 ext. 2
maya@writingcoach.com