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UPDATE: When this post was published, the book was being sold through John Soares’ website. Unfortunately, he has taken it off the market. However he told me that he’ll be back with an even better productivity resource for writers. In the meantime, you can continue getting your dose of productivity tips from his website, Productive Writers.

It took me a whole week to go through the whole book, and I am not yet finished studying. John Soares’ e-book Intelligent Productivity for Freelance Writers consists of very informative 179 pages, and while the language is flowing enough to finish reading at one sitting, I certainly recommend against rushing through the pages.

Because, like all good e-books, this one needs to printed out. and passages need to be highlighted. You should also return to the chapters that are most relevant and helpful to your life. Without knowing the content, it might be very easy to dismiss this one as “another e-book on productivity”. Don’t make that mistake.

Not only the book is full of wonderfully applicable advice for all aspects of your freelance writing life, it also involves some great insights & tips on writing better (such as how to conduct an interview or when, why and how to work with co-authors) and making the most of your marketing as well. However, please keep in mind that this book is essentially a productivity book, so even the tips on interviewing (people) well or marketing your work are primarily focused on productivity and efficiency.

Content Breakdown- Below are some of the subjects featured on the book:

* Conventional and out-of-the box tips for storing data on multiple locations (as well as the reasons and how-to information for these methods),

* Many valid and relevant examples from the writer’s own writing habits and career,

* Ergonomics (that also includes the time you might feel like going into the woods by yourself!),

* Organizing (your files, your notes, your office),

* Effective and efficient research (online & offline),

* Online & offline networking

* When to hire others to work with/for you (and how to calculate the costs, and what to pay attention to during hiring (actually you can also benefit from this part if you are considering to work for/with other freelance writers as well),

* Goal-setting, and sticking to these goals,

* Managing the non-writing aspects of your life,

* Tips for a better memory

* Faster reading

* Healthy living

* Healthy mind

and more…. Oh, and the book is just $17.

Intelligent Productivity for Freelance Writers is the ultimate productivity book for freelance writers. It includes everything you need to do to become healthier, happier and richer. It is also feels interactive as each chapter features questions to be answered by you. You simply need to have it if you are interested in leading a better life in general.

Please note that I bought this book after reading Anne Wayman’s review, using her affiliate link. I used my affiliate links for this review.

Not only is blogging fun, it is also a wonderful way of sharing your thoughts with the world. And it is a fast way at that. As added bonuses, you get to be your own editor, web designer (if you like), social media manager and so much more. The problem is, after you’ve been blogging for a while, you eventually find yourself wanting to make money from your efforts. Maybe you even started your blog(s) to make money from it in the first place. However making money from blogs can be difficult, and it often takes a lot of time to see those dollars coming in.

You need to apply SEO, optimize your design, network with other bloggers, increase your traffic and authority….The list goes on. A blogger’s (daily) tasks are endless, and it takes a lot of time to find the right monetizing method. As you engage in promoting and networking activities, as well as measuring your efforts, you realize that writing is just a small portion of it. For a writer who just wants to write away, keeping a blog just might seem more trouble than it is worth.

So if you just want to write, rather than to try to find ways to make money with your blog (and trying to keep up with the tasks that come with it), you can also choose to write blog posts for other people. This is where Paul Cunningham’s How to Become A Successful Freelance Blogger e-book comes in.

How to Be A Successful Freelance Blogger- bookcover — image via bloggingteacher.com

In this e-book, Paul talks about every aspect of blogging for others, including:

– how you decide this is the right path for you,

– what qualities you need to make it as a freelance blogger,

– how you can set goals & manage your time,

– how to decide on your price/post,

– how to develop a portfolio to help you land gigs,

– tips on managing your income,

– places to look for blogging jobs,

– ways to find jobs that are not advertised,

– what to include in contracts,

– managing your relationship with editors,

– writing your very first post

and more.

Simply put, How to Become a Successful Freelance Blogger takes your hand from the first moment you decide you want to build a career as a freelance blogger and takes you step by step.

The book consists of 45 pages, ending with a list of useful web resources. While I am not going to say it is the only book you need, it is a pretty comprehensive book that covers the needs of both beginners, and those who feel like they could use some direction and tips while managing their careers.

Paul blogs on bloggingteacher.com, where he gives a lot of useful tips on every aspect of blogging. The site also comes with a page that allows you to submit your idea and post if you want to try guest-posting (a concept Paul also covers in How to Become a Successful Freelance Blogger.

The book is priced at $24. Yes, I have it, and yes – I used affiliate links.

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Intelligent Productivity for Freelance Writers by John Soares -UPDATED

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