The Bottom Line
Working Writer, Happy Writer is an easy go-to source for those looking to get a running start in the biz-tech writing field.
Pros
- Warm, approachable voice
- Provides both "in the trenches" stories and specific how-to info
- Veteran freelancers will appreciate the final chapter on building your business
Cons
- Some websites cited were out of date (this is easily fixed in an ebook)
- Needs more subheads for easy scanning
Description
- Working Writer, Happy Writer
- By Sue LaPointe, Freelance Writer
- Over 100 pages
- Available at www.workingwriterhappywriter.com
- Recommended for beginning and intermediate freelance biz tech writers
Guide Review - Ebook
So you want to be a freelance writer? Then it is in your best interest to team up with Sue LaPointe of Working Writer, Happy Writer, beginning with this incredible ebook resource!
Sue instructs aspiring writers on “how to build a thriving writing business out of nothing” in a patient, warm manner, coming across much like an approachable career coach.
Beginning with some good, solid first steps, Sue gives readers exact, detailed ways to get over some of the initial stumbling blocks to becoming a writer. Portions of the book are story-oriented, but that doesn’t mean that Sue forgets to proves tools and resources. She covers both the how and the why.
Sue has a great attitude, which will get any writer far in the field. For example, one of her sections is called “When You Take a Bath” and covers the actions you should take when you misjudge a project.
Are you already a veteran writer? Don’t discount this book yet! The final chapters offer advice on how and when to grow your already-established writing business.
A personal note: I read Sue’s advice about balancing work and family obligations at a particularly great time, and wanted to personally thank her for touching on the subject. For example, “You don’t want to let work bleed over into your family time. If you do, you’re blowing it on several fronts. Your kids will get warped ideas about work, about how hard or easy it is to make money, and about their value relative to your job.” Really, have you ever heard such solid words of work-life balance wisdom?
