Tuesday, March 15, 2005

I don't have 10 years of work experience

Question. I don't have 10 years of work experience I just went from college student to housewife how can your book help me? I just enjoy writing.

Hi B,

That's a wonderful question, and thank you for sharing it.

First, I'm not sure this is the right book for you. It's really designed for people who've spent 5-10 years and have an immediate marketable skill.

But don't despair. There are plenty of opportunities for you.

The first -- and hardest step -- is for you to envision what you would love to do, and what you would love to write about. If you feel passionately about a subject, then reading about it, researching, writing, and committing yourself to building a business around in for the long term won't feel so much like work. It will be a joy.

Let's say you're interested in parenting. You could research and write articles on a freelance basis for parenting magazines, websites and newsletters. Or you could decide to start your own Internet website as a highly-focused site centered around parenting. Selling your own books, ebooks, offering free articles, links to other parenting-related sites, and earning money promoting affiliate products.

This is just an example. You'll have to figure out what interests you the most. My point is, there's a demand for content out there, which you can fill.

If you're interested making a LOT of money from home, then you could try a home-study course in copywriting or resume writing. My website has a listing of several great courses. Just visit: http://www.outsourcing-yourself.com/selfemployment.htm
They cost a lot more than my ebook, but they're an investment in your future.

I hope this helps. Let me know what you decide on.

Barnaby Kalan
www.outsourcing-yourself.com

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