Anything? Really?
Yes, really! If you need articles (or newsletters or annual reports, or material edited or proofread), I've done that on almost everything from A to Z:
apartment living, associations, business, communications, the decorative arts, diversity, eldercare, healthcare/ medicine, human resources, local history, nonprofits, networking, physical-plant management, technology, veterinary practices, volunteering - and much more ...
for:
associations, not-for-profit organizations, businesses, publications and websites ...
at the:
local, regional, national and international levels ...
Details: freelance writing, newsletter, editing and proofreading work by Ruth
or click here to download a PDF of my promotional brochure.
I also speak about freelancing, newsletters, websites, editing and proofreading, and nonprofit management.
Breaking news -
Handouts available from WAB classes
If you can't get to my Writers and Books (WAB) classes on "Basics of Editing and Proofreading" or "Websites for Writers," the handouts are available at $40/each as either a PDF or on paper. If interested, contact me at Ruth@writerruth.com. Lots of tips, guidelines and resources!
Updated freelancing booklet
There is new info in "Get Paid to Write! Getting Started as a Freelance Writer." It's only $20 for tips distilled from more than 25 years of successful freelance writing. You can send a check or use PayPal for your copy; details at left.
For the table of contents, click here.
Freelancing tips on blog radio!
Check out tips on freelancing in my interview by Nancy Arvizu for her Page Readers blog-talk radio series:
Freelancing booklet garners praise
I've written a publication for the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) on "Freelancing 101: Launching Your Editorial Business" that is now available via the EFA and lulu.com. Details are at http://www.the-efa.org/res/booklets.php#freelancing. It isn't the same as attending one of my seminars in person, but it's a pretty good substitute!
Here's some of what Diane Martinez said about it in the May 2010 issue of the Society for Technical Communication's Technical Communication journal:
"... The combination of Thaler-Carter’s honesty and her obvious veteran and expert status as a freelancer makes this booklet a motivating and valuable reference.
"From the start, Thaler-Carter is up front about the advantages of freelancing ... but she is also quite candid about the pitfalls that you may find yourself in if you do not think through the prospect of working for yourself carefully.
"... I find Freelancing 101 an inspiring, motivating, and practical resource that anyone with freelancing aspirations most definitely should read. ..."
2010 presentations coming up
I love doing speeches and presentations! If there are topics you would like to have me present for your organization, just let me know at Ruth@writerruth.com or 585-248-8464.
My upcoming presentations include:
• a workshop on starting a freelance business for "Finding Your Niche/Expanding Your Horizons," the fifth annual Build Your Communications Business" conference of Communication Central in Rochester, NY, October 1-2, 2010;
• a session on entrepreneurship at the Heritage Region conference of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) in Philadelphia in October; and
• discussing ways to expand a writing business at the Cat Writers Association conference in White Plains, NY, in November.Whew!
I'm also teaching my usual classes at Writers and Books - "Getting Started as a Freelance Writer," "Basics of Editing & Proofreading" and "Websites for Writers" - in the fall. Details are at: http://wab.org/workshops/2010-winter/business.shtml#1
What's the Scoop?
Looking for my writing samples and project news? Recent samples are available in my online portfolio. More of my writing and publication samples are gradually coming online. Please feel free to contact me by phone or e-mail to request specific types of samples.
Need tips on effective press releases? Here's an article I wrote for Magnificent Publications' Editorial Advantage electronic newsletter, based on one of my handouts for my Communications Day seminar.
For tips on writing for newsletters for nonprofits, read this interview with me by the owner of Writing911.
Thinking about organizing a meeting or conference? I wrote about conference planning after the 2006 Communication Central conference in this AdHub article.
Ruth E. Thaler-Carter ...
I write feature and news articles, profiles, press releases, annual reports, advertorials, and other business and marketing material. I provide onsite conference coverage; manage all aspects of newsletter and annual report design and production for businesses and nonprofit organizations; and provide proofreading, copy editing, and critiques for books, publications and organizational marketing collateral.
I also share my expertise with colleagues by presenting seminars and workshops, and participate actively in several professional associations.
I'm a strong believer in networking and an active member of the associations and lists whose logos are below, among others.
