7 books that will fast-track your freelance writing journey

Books are gold, and that’s an eternal truth.

If you are looking forward to launching any chosen career, books can guide you to resounding success in that field.

This applies to making a living as a writer as well. Whether you are aspiring to be a freelance writer or a blogger, or maybe you are already one, books can help fast-track your success by providing you with all the insights and tips needed to reach your peak.

Throughout the years, successful freelance writers have gleaned valuable information and inspiration from books.

Personally, certain books have helped in shaping my freelance writing career: I have made more money and improve my skills.

knowing the right books to grow your freelance writing career can be a tussle. But not anymore!

In this article, I will share with you 9 of these books you can read today for a successful and profitable freelance writing success.

Without any further delay, let’s dive into it!

1. **Everybody writes: your guide to creating ridiculously good content**

**By Ann Handley**

This book is a revelation. Written by one of the top authorities in the field of writing, Ann Handley, the game changing book has practically all the information you’ll need to be successful as a writer in the modern era.

You will find transformative advice that is essential for launching or securing your writing career in abundance.

In a nutshell, these are the following things you will learn from this book:

· Uncommon tips to transform your writing from drab to fab

· How to build a blog with a strong following.

· How to write for social media; LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter.

· Excellent e-mail etiquette for writers.

2. So you think you can write

By Julia McCoy

Julia McCoy, who runs one of the biggest writing agencies in the world, is a guru in the profitable writing business. In this book, she bares all her secrets.

The book is a lifeline and an all-in-one guide for everyone interested in copywriting, SEO writing, blogging, and content marketing. You will learn the following reading this book;

· How to write quality online contents that Google will NEVER say no to

· How to make use of storytelling for marketing

· How to decode SEO and create contents that rank high on Google

· Everything you need to know or do for an overall blogging success

· How to write for the social media

· How to make money and market yourself as a copywriter

3. **How to make a living with your writing**

by Joanna Penn

The author, Joana Penn, tried out many careers, including being an international consultant, but didn’t find fulfilment in any. She felt engaging in those professions was stunting her creativity, and that made her foray into writing; a decision that paid off in no time.

In this book, Joanna Penn shares her story, unveiling different ways and strategies you can use to monetize your skills as a writer.

The tips and lessons in this book will work for you whether you are a blogger , a writer of fiction or non-fiction books.

4. **Starting your career as a freelance writer**

by Moira Allen

This book will walk you through how you can launch a successful freelance writing career. Whether you are a full-time or part-time freelance writer, these tips work perfectly for you. You will learn how to pitch editors in strategic ways, and also how to use social media and expand your portfolio.

5. **The 4-hour work week**

by Tim Ferris

While the book isn’t basically about writing or freelance writing, the insights and tips that abound in can help you achieve a winning career as a freelance writer.

The book walks you through time-saving strategies designed to defeat procrastination and inspire your productivity as a writer.

6. **100 ways to improve your writing**

by Gary Provost

Well, you may already know this but I will say it again: if your writing is terrible, selling it will be hard. Simple.

To significantly improve your writing for maximum quality, the author, Gary Provost, spells out unbeatable and age-long tips and ways for you in this book.

It helps you to overcome common writing mistakes and create a standout writing.

7. **The essential guide to freelance writing**

by Zachary Petit

This book answers all the questions you may face when seeking to launch a successful career in freelance writing. Questions like:

-Should I become a full-time or part-time freelance writer?

-How do I develop the perfect article idea, and how to successfully pitch it?

-How do I build a long-lasting relationship with editors and start getting steady work assignments?

-This book will answer these questions, and provide you with much more!

8. **The Freelancer’s Bible**

by Sara Horowitz and Toni Sciarra Poynter

This book contains a wealth of knowledge and tips on everything you need to succeed as a freelance writer, whether you are just starting or you have been in the game for a long time.

It offers a next-level, practical guide on how to keep your clients happy and satisfied, how to set your rates, how to keep your business up and going, and others.

9. **Warm e-mail Prospecting**

by Ed Gandia

Does reaching out to prospective clients scare the living daylight out of you?

As a freelance writer, one thing you must master to get more gigs is the act of sending cold or warm pitch to clients.

Ed Gandia, a successful copywriter, and a business coach, in his book, Warm e-mail Prospecting, provides you excellent warm email prospecting approach you can use to get clients.

It also contains great samples and templates you can make use of.

So that’s a wrap. What other books do you find helpful and would like to recommend? Please share with us in the comments!