Tag: freelance writing

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Following a Writing Passion

Following a Writing Passion
November 1, 2011
About Writing

I woke up the other morning with the revelation burned into my thoughts. The energy from the concept had me bouncing off the walls even before I added the two cups of coffee. My husband arrived home with me bursting at the seams just to share what I had discovered. …Click Here to continue

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Setting Priorities for a Successful Writing Career

Setting Priorities for a Successful Writing Career
October 11, 2011
About Writing

The tornadoes may have knocked me off track for five months, but as soon as we were back in the house with unlimited internet, I determined to get back on that track. It took a lot of work to get to where I was, and it seems like it takes …Click Here to continue

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What do you Write

What do you Write
February 4, 2011
About Writing

The moment someone finds out that I am a writer this question comes up. Writing full-time as a freelancer means that I write just about everything. My articles have included information about corner showers to stories about festivals around the world. It has been a diverse journey. On top of …Click Here to continue

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Working for More than Money

Working for More than Money
February 2, 2011
About Writing

My writing drive originated around becoming a published novelist. I could picture myself touring the country, talking on shows and signing books for adoring fans. The most important part of the dream was the large paycheck that would arrive in the account each year. Money matters. It pays the bills, …Click Here to continue

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Set Your Writing Pay Scale

Set Your Writing Pay Scale
February 1, 2011
About Writing

Freelance writing as a career requires knowing the value of YOUR written word. It only takes a few questions to begin to see where pay rates fall in the current writing market. I am worth a billion dollars. Just ask my children on a day when they are happy with …Click Here to continue

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Successful Freelance Writer Expands

Successful Freelance Writer Expands
November 9, 2010
About Writing

Thanks to all of you who participated in the survey we had up last week. The ideas and suggestions will help us move forward and progress towards becoming a major online asset for writers. There were a number of good ideas – from classes and challenges to how to posts. …Click Here to continue

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Seeing Past the Dollar Signs

February 22, 2010
Business of Freelance

The job came at the perfect time. It might not pay as much as I normally asked, but at least it was paying. I reviewed the request, the length of the project and quickly replied yes. My email included some clarifications and a few questions. His reply included a shocking …Click Here to continue

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Writing Full Time

November 10, 2009
Business of Freelance

Writing full time does not mean that I am writing for pay of every word that touches the paper (or computer screen). Building a freelance writing career requires many words that are written for my own benefit or for free exposure. Some writing is like the years spent at school …Click Here to continue

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Making Time to Write

October 1, 2009
About Writing

This morning I was talking about the number of articles I wrote in one day. During the peak of my income over the last several months I was writing up to 20 articles (about 300 words each) every day. That is a lot of writing. I had been proud of …Click Here to continue

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Be Bold in Pursuit of Freelance Writing

September 17, 2009
Freelance writing tips

Develop boldness in your pursuit of your passions. I enjoy asking people what they want to be when they grow up – particularly when they are hitting a milestone like graduating from college or getting advanced training in some field. My comments are partially in jest but I know from …Click Here to continue