I get at least a few emails every week from new freelance writers asking for book recommendations on how to get started freelance writing. I’ve read quite a few books about freelance writing, some helpful and some not so helpful. Here’s my top 10 list.

1. Starting Your Career As a Freelance Writer By Moira Anderson Allen
2. Make a Real Living as a Freelance Writer By Jenna Glatzer
3. The Freelance Writer’s Bible: Your Guide to a Profitable Writing Career Within One Year By David Trottier
4. The Street Smart Writer: Self Defense Against Sharks and Scams in the Writing World By Jenna Glatzer
5. QUERY LETTERS THAT WORKED! Real Queries That Landed $2K+ Writing Assignments By Angela Hoy
6. Freelance Writing: Begin the Adventure By Pamela White
7. The Freelance Success Book By David Taylor
8. The Successful Writer’s Handbook By Patricia L. Fry
9. The Shy Writer By C. Hope Clark
10. Writing For Profit: Break into Magazines By Cheryl Wright

Some are available in both hard copy and ebook form, some only in hard copy and others only as ebooks.

Have a book recommendation for freelance writers? Leave a comment.