The feeling of seeing your own name in print is a thrill that never really fades. Putting your writing out into the world and getting paid for it? Exhilarating!

But where to begin? Do you write the personal essay first, or should you pitch the longform story to the editor first? And where do you figure out what publications are seeking freelancers and where do you find the editor’s information? Further, how do you even know what rate to command?

This 16 page e-book contains the kind of information that every freelance writer should have at his/her fingertips when they are launching their careers, including:

- How to decide whether to go full-time or work the side-hustle
- What to charge and how to ensure your rate reflects what your work is worth
- Ideas for specializing
- Ideas for generating clips for your writing portfolio
- Showcasing your writing clips online
- How to pitch prewritten content
- Online resources that show pay rates for different publications
- A sample pitch that worked for securing an assignment from a major publication
- Marketing ideas for any budget

Here are other resources I recommend that complement this primer. These may contain an Amazon affiliate link:
The Byline Bible
Writer’s Market 2019