Reedsy

If you picked "getting projects you love," you're not alone! Colleen Sheehan, one of our talented freelance designers, felt the same way. She shared some tips to break free from taking just any project that comes your way in one of our blog posts. Here’s the cliffnotes📝: ✅ Build the foundation: Identify your ideal target audience and preferences. Then, find the right platform to let your potential clients know about you. For Colleen, that’s Reedsy. 👀 See what authors see:  Explore the marketplace the way an author does to see what their journey on the site looks like and make your profile appealing to your desired clients. 💡 Pro tip: Use a tagline to specify who you want to work with and your specialization.  This is not a place to be vague or clever (unless you have a lot of faith in your copywriting skills). 💼 Client focus: Highlight what you can do for the client and what they can expect to receive if they hire you in your profile. 💫 Consistency is key: Keep the rest of your profile content clear and consistent. If it doesn’t help you whittle down your potential pool of people and excite your perfect clients, then don’t include it. 🔖 Reinforce in offers: Use templated responses that align with your profile's theme. Your offer should reinforce your specialties and go into more detail about how you’ll help them achieve what you promised in your profile overview. 👉 Read more in-depth about Collen’s experience and how she executes these tips with examples! - https://lnkd.in/gxk8JRDe 👉 Want to hire Colleen for your next book project? - https://lnkd.in/gkA5pmed 👬 Want to join Colleen and our incredible roster of publishing professionals on Reedsy? Apply to join here!- https://lnkd.in/gV_kabd5

🐉 As House of the Dragon reignites our screens and we eagerly await Rhaenyra's reign (yes, we are Team Black... for now 😉), here's a fun anecdote about George R.R. Martin! George once shared that editors are the "writer's natural enemy" but also essential to temper their ego. According to him, there are only three things writers talk about when left to their own devices. What do you think they are? 💬 👇 Check the comments for the answer and let us know what you think about this take! You can check out George R.R. Martin’s full speech here: https://lnkd.in/gakm54dm #houseofthedragon #GeorgeRRMartin #FunFacts #writer #editor

👻 Ever wondered how much ghostwriters actually make? 💰 Although there's no one-size-fits-all answer, ghostwriters' rates can be far less elusive and way more lucrative than the name suggests! 💼🕯️ Let's shed some light on this “ghostly” mystery and see how much ghostwriters can earn! #Ghostwritingrates #WritingCareers #PublishingCareers #FreelanceWriters #FreelanceRates #Ghostwriters

🎨 Illustrators, is your portfolio not getting you the gigs you want? Here are 6 tips to change that! 🖼️ Dive deeper into these tips and see relevant portfolio examples - https://lnkd.in/gJhkqmxZ

📚 Have you heard of Keila Shaheen's "The Shadow Work Journal"? With over a million copies sold thanks to TikTok, Keila has secured five book deals with Simon & Schuster. And she's not the only one—authors like Colleen Hoover, Emily Henry, and Sarah J. Maas have also found explosive success by harnessing the power of social media in their book marketing strategies. 📈 💡 So, what exactly is book marketing and how do you transition into this expanding field? From crafting impactful marketing plans to guiding authors through the rough waters of publishing, book marketers are the people who get these works into the right hands. This week, let's take a few minutes to explore this essential side of the publishing industry! 🚀 Learn more about book marketing and where to find these jobs - https://lnkd.in/eynPyZZf 💼 Are you an experienced book marketer? Apply and join Reedsy to connect with a network of 1,000,000+ writers and make the most of your expertise - https://lnkd.in/gV_kabd5

🖌 Struggling to find the perfect font? Wondering about font licenses? 👩🎨 Well wonder no more! Enter the dojo and get the ultimate lowdown from the sensei himself, Axel Corjon, CEO of Font Ninja! 🥷 Axel is a seasoned graphic designer who has created several successful studios and collaborated with top-tier brands across the globe. In this ReedsyLive webinar, Axel will cover:  🔍 Why type matters (with case studies) 💡 Tools to discover, compare, and acquire fonts ⚖️ Font licensing pitfalls to avoid Register to join us live to get your questions answered during our Q&A session! 👉 Can't attend live? You can sign up to get a link to the replay! - https://lnkd.in/gNbBvjF6 #designerwebinar #typography #freelancedesigner #DesignTips #ReedsyLive #CreativeCareers #DesignerPublishing

🌟 Grammar Challenge 🌟 Grammar police calling for duty 👮♀️ Can you spot any of the errors in this sentence?

Did you know that H.P. Lovecraft, the genius behind the Cthulhu Mythos, once ghostwrote for the legendary escape artist Harry Houdini? 🤯 While contributing to the pulp magazine “Weird Tales,” Lovecraft was approached by the magazine’s founder, J.C. Henneberger, to ghostwrite for Houdini. The result was "Imprisoned with the Pharaohs," a thrilling story based on one of Houdini's escape acts. Houdini loved it so much that the duo continued to collaborate on other projects! 🖋️🔐 👻 Aspiring/professional ghostwriters, what would be your dream collaboration? 📚 For everyone, if you could have any famous author ghostwrite your life story, who would you choose and why?

Editors and authors, this one's for you! 📝✨ Ever wondered what an editorial style sheet is and why it's essential for your projects? We got you! In our latest article, we discussed what editorial style sheets are, how to use them, and how to set one up to ensure consistency and quality in your writing projects. 📚💼 Oh and did I mention it comes with two free customizable templates?? 😉 Check it out! 👇 #EditingTips #EditorialStyleSheet #ReedsyBlog #FreelanceEditing #WritingTools #FreeEditorTemplates #PublishingCareers #FreelanceTools

The power of a smile! 🌟 Did you know? Freelancers who express joy or happiness in their profile picture receive, on average, 20% more requests on Reedsy than those with neutral or modest expressions. In fact, less expressive profile pictures can result in up to 50% fewer requests! 😬 🗒 ✅ Key takeaway: Don’t shy away from showing your winning smile! Whether it is on Linkedin, Instagram, or freelance marketplaces like Reedsy, a warm, friendly smile in your profile picture increases your chances of being selected by potential clients. #ProTipTuesday  👉 For more tips on optimizing your Reedsy profile: https://lnkd.in/gYh2BAQk #FreelanceTips #ProfilePicture #ReedsyTips #FreelanceMarketplace #FreelancerProfile