Income-boosting resources for commercial writers (a.k.a. copywriters, business writers, corporate writers, marketing writers, etc.)
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What Sets The Well-Fed Writer apart?
With the countless “how-to” writing guides flooding the market, you might be tempted to dismiss the The Well-Fed Writer as just a one more addition to the growing pile. Not so fast… What makes it different?
Focus on High-Income “Commercial” Writing
Most writing books either concentrate on the craft of writing or discuss arenas of freelancing with dubious and unpredictable financial potential (i.e., magazine article writing, novels, children’s books, etc.) The Well-Fed Writer focuses on the lucrative and surprisingly accessible arena of commercial writing – freelancing for Corporate America – where hourly rates range from $50-125+ and 10+ years of corporate downsizing has created more opportunities than ever before.
While TWFW avoids romanticizing the field (while many commercial projects are fun, interesting and creatively rich, there IS more fulfilling writing out there), it doesn’t apologize for its emphasis on writing that makes money – good, steady money – an often off-limits subject in the eyes of those who would preserve the artistic “purity” of writing.
Exhaustive Detail
Building a business requires more than general concepts; it demands detail. Feedback from readers and reviewers says it all: “…answers every conceivable question…everything you need to know to start a business…leaves no stone unturned…doesn’t just tease and promise but delivers all the nitty-gritty business-building detail…” This book isn’t theoretical in its approach; TWFW chronicles every step I took in building my own successful commercial writing business to financial self-sufficiency in under four months. In addition, it includes robust marketing sections, chapters on building the business part-time, in smaller markets and in unusual niches and filled with firsthand accounts from commercial writers across the spectrum.
Lighthearted, Engaging Style
This book isn’t a dry read. With a fun, humorous, irreverent style, it book keeps readers entertained…and reading.
Award-Winning Books
All three Well-Fed Writer titles have either won awards or were finalists in their category. The most recent 2010 updated edition of TWFW has garnered FOUR awards. See the full accolade roster below.
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I sincerely appreciate your taking the time to explore my site. I am confident that it can be an extremely valuable resource for your readers, viewers and listeners. At left you’ll find many of the tools you need to help make your job easier. Please let me know if I can provide anything else!
Peter Bowerman
peter@wellfedwriter.com
BOOK MILESTONES
The Well-Fed Writer and The Well-Fed Self-Publisher titles have won plenty of awards over the years. Check out the Awards Gallery here.
BOOK COVER ART
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ONLINE PUBLICITY
Because I see my book as more of a “niche” offering, I have focused on web-based promotion efforts and less of mainstream media. Check out a partial list of the many links to Well-Fed Writer reviews, articles, interviews, listings and more on the World Wide Web (I’ve been busy!)
AUTHOR PHOTOS
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