Bob Bly, author of Guide to Freelance Writing Success

Bob Bly has been a professional writer since 1979 and a full-time freelance writer since 1982. His annual gross income from freelance writing is over $500,000. He has written ad copy for over 100 clients and has published over 50 books.

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A working copywriter, he Bob also a popular speaker and teacher. You can find out more about him at
www.selling-yourself.com

Articles

The Fundamentals of Persuasive Writing

In this long article, Bob Bly goes through the 8 separate elements necessary to writing persuasive copy, whether it be for a sales letter, brochure or web page. This article is almost as long as an e-book, and packed with examples and tips. Persuasive writing...

Personal Finance 101 for Freelance Writers

As a freelancer, you don't have the luxury of a company pension plan. Taking care of your investments and retirement plan is something you have to handle yourself. Bob Bly gives some great tips on how to get started. Personal Finance 101...

The Business of Freelance Copywriting - An Introduction

How do you break into the lucrative field of commercial freelancing -- writing ads, sales letters, brochures, catalogs and other materials that will earn you as much as a six-figure income?
Bob Bly tells you how...

10 Ways to Make a 6-Figure Income as a Freelance Writer

These ten pieces of advice are excellent and can be applied to any kind of freelance writing career. Bob is a freelancer himself, so everything he says is based on his own hard-won experience. Read the full article...

How to Network Effectively With Editors, Prospects, and Fellow Writers

The purpose of networking is to meet as many people as possible who can, in some way, help advance your career. This article shows you how to network effectively and get more work. Read the full article...

How to Set and Get The Fees You Deserve

Setting the right fee for a job is one of the toughest things to get right. Even after 20 years as a freelance writer, I'm still struggling with this. Bob gives us four geat tips. Read the full article...