No contacts No problem! How to Pitch and Sell a Freelance Feature

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There are plenty of books on the market which tell you how to write stylish prose, attention-grabbing headlines or market yourself better as a freelance writer. But how do you get that first piece published in a national publication This book shows you the techniques that real freelancers use to sell their ideas and get into print. Professional freelancer Catherine Quinn, who built a successful freelance career from scratch, guides you through a step-by-step process to get your first article in print, from how to format your pitch, to identifying the undersold freelance hotspots.Her tried and tested step-by-step approach: * Shows you how to scope the market and pick the most likely potential customers * Gives the inside track on how to convince editors who've never heard of you to commission your work * Tells you what to expect at every step along the pitching process * Includes a four week plan with a day-by-day process to kick start your freelance career

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'I wish I'd had this book when I started out fifteen years ago.... it's perfectly pitched for the capable, confident and hard-grafting writer who lacks just one thing: contacts' * Fiona Gibson, literaturetraining.com *
'For the absolute beginner, this is an insightful resource that's as readable as it is helpful. For current freelancers, it is a good book to help you re-think your strategy' * Journalism.co.uk (March 2010) *
'It's perfectly pitched for the capable, confident and hard-grafting writer who lacks just one thing: contacts.' * Literature Training - Spring 2010 *

Author Bio

Catherine Quinn is a freelance writer supplying features and copy to national and local press. These publications include The Guardian, The Observer, The Independent, The Times, The Mirror and The Evening Standard.