Technology offers us unprecedented opportunities to shape our lives – including the way we work. One of the most effective ways to create an online career is through writing. Writing can be done remotely; with all the tools available to us today, there’s no reason to chain a writer to a single work location.
The rise of blogging and other forms of online writing provides new opportunities for writers of all skill levels. If you want a location-independent career, it doesn’t get much better than online writing. Confessions of a Professional Blogger offers a straightforward approach to becoming an Internet freelancer. This book pulls no punches, telling the truth about what it takes to successfully build a freelance business with online writing.
Miranda Marquit has an M.A. in journalism and is a successful professional blogger and freelance writer. Her insights, gained from years working on the Web (from the comfort of her home), can help you:
- Get paid what you’re worth as a writer
- Land better gigs with more exposure
- Identify the best places to find jobs
- Build your own writing empire
- Improve your writing skills
- Find your area of expertise
- Expand your online boundaries
- Manage your business on a variable income
Praise for Miranda Marquit and Confessions of a Professional Blogger
“Miranda Marquit knows how to earn a living from writing online; after all, she does it herself. …[In] Confessions of a Professional Blogger, she explains how you can replicate some of her success.”
— Kimberly Palmer, Author, Smart Mom, Rich Mom: How to Build Wealth While Raising a Family
“Miranda Marquit is one of the most prolific bloggers I know and her book answers all the questions you never thought to ask about the realities of professional blogging. I can't think of anyone more qualified to write it and I am glad she did.”
–Jim Wang, Founder of Wallet Hacks
“Hard work can make you a professional blogger. Hard work can also make you write amazingly resourceful books like these. Miranda's experience explains how you can work from home and control your financial destiny as a strong well-connected writer.”
–Tamar Weinberg, author of The New Community Rules: Marketing on the Social Web
“No one understands the business of professional blogging as well as Miranda Marquit does. Writing is an essential skill for a literate society; why not make some cash or even a living? Miranda's extensive experience shared through Confessions of a Professional Blogger gives you the tools and the confidence to succeed.”
— Luke Landes, founder of the Plutus Foundation
“If you want to get into the mind of a seasoned pro, who makes her living by writing online, I definitely suggest that you check it out.”
— Alexa Mason, founder of Single Moms Income
“Confessions of a Professional Blogger walks you through the whole process of getting recognized, building up a resume, deciding on which jobs to take, and more. … The book extends beyond blogging and even freelance writing by giving advice on the business itself.”
— Lazy Man, founder of Lazy Man and Money
“[Miranda] paints a very realistic picture of the type of writing that you'll do for money, as well as how to do more of what you love. … Read it for the tactics and the tips, or read it for the inspiration– but it's worth the read and you'll quickly recoup the cost.”
— Doug Nordman, founder of Military Guide