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How I Landed Writing Jobs by Just Asking for Them on Facebook! – by Ingrid Cruz

Published on February 20, 2019

How I Landed Writing Jobs by Just Asking for Them on Facebook! – by Ingrid Cruz

I needed money FAST so I posted a status update on my Facebook profile...and quickly earned $150!…

How To Capitalize On Your Binge-Watching To Get Writing Gigs! – by Ingrid Cruz

Published on February 13, 2019

How To Capitalize On Your Binge-Watching To Get Writing Gigs! – by Ingrid Cruz

These days, most TV and film writing gigs can be categorized as listicles, quizzes, criticism, and reviews. Familiarize yourself with these forms of writing before deciding...…

I Use Outsourcing to Beat the Feast and Famine Freelance Cycle! – by Jane Fazackarley

Published on February 7, 2019

I Use Outsourcing to Beat the Feast and Famine Freelance Cycle! – by Jane Fazackarley

I found there were three keys aspects that were easy to outsource for my freelancing business...…

Stop Whining and Start SELLING Books! Here’s How!! by Vanessa de Largie

Published on February 1, 2019

Stop Whining and Start SELLING Books! Here’s How!! by Vanessa de Largie

Indie authors whine a lot. They write a book, stick it up on Amazon, and expect it to be a #1 bestseller. Here a reality check...…

Raising 4 Funny Creatures (Children!) and Going Through a Divorce Has Provided PLENTY of Writing Fodder! – by Sally Hewitt

Published on January 24, 2019

Raising 4 Funny Creatures (Children!) and Going Through a Divorce Has Provided PLENTY of Writing Fodder! – by Sally Hewitt

As a full-time mum of four, I penned a column for a community magazine based on life with my funny little creatures...…

From High School Teacher, to TED Talk Presenter, to the Author of 60 Books! Don’t Be Fooled into Thinking Your Present Will Be Your Future… – by Dr. Marlene Caroselli

Published on January 17, 2019

From High School Teacher, to TED Talk Presenter, to the Author of 60 Books! Don’t Be Fooled into Thinking Your Present Will Be Your Future… – by Dr. Marlene Caroselli

From grave digger to best selling novelist (Stephen King); From single mother on government assistance to $650 million net worth (J.K. Rowling); From high school English teacher to TED talk presenter (ME!)...…

APPLES AND ORANGES?! Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Writers! – By Wendy Hobday Haugh

Published on January 10, 2019

APPLES AND ORANGES?! Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Writers! – By Wendy Hobday Haugh

Every writer’s self-image takes a nosedive now and then but comparing yourself to another writer for the purpose of improving one’s motivation or skills can be highly educational!…

My Writing Led to Non-Writing Income! Yours Can, Too! – by Dr. Marlene Caroselli

Published on January 2, 2019

My Writing Led to Non-Writing Income! Yours Can, Too! – by Dr. Marlene Caroselli

Your writing may open doors to other freelance income opportunities! …

I Didn’t Pursue My Dream of Freelance Writing Until I Became Disabled – By Stefanie August

Published on December 28, 2018

I Didn’t Pursue My Dream of Freelance Writing Until I Became Disabled – By Stefanie August

It was not until 2008, when I became disabled, and spent 6 years battling to receive benefits, that I began to use my creative writing skill-set as a means to support myself...…

My Secrets to Getting Steady Writing Work from Local Businesses! – By Jarvis Edwards

Published on December 20, 2018

My Secrets to Getting Steady Writing Work from Local Businesses! – By Jarvis Edwards

I went from zero dollars in writing income to thousands per month! Here's what I did...…

BLESSING UNDISGUISED – Can You REALLY Make a Living With Your Writing Talents? by Dr. Marlene Caroselli

Published on December 13, 2018

BLESSING UNDISGUISED – Can You REALLY Make a Living With Your Writing Talents? by Dr. Marlene Caroselli

Your talents can take you to places imagined. But you have to be open to new opportunities and be ready to jump on them!…

Freelance Writing Success Without Bylines? Yes!! by Ellen Levitt

Published on December 6, 2018

Freelance Writing Success Without Bylines? Yes!! by Ellen Levitt

Seeing your name on a published piece is great. But, getting paid is FAR BETTER!…

Gift of a Kindle Leads to an On-the-Road Freelance Business! – by T.M. Jacobs

Published on November 29, 2018

Gift of a Kindle Leads to an On-the-Road Freelance Business! – by T.M. Jacobs

From the gift of a Kindle to a freelance business while RVing!…

3 Ways I Optimized My LinkedIn Profile, and Landed More Writing Work! – by Hailey Hudson

Published on November 20, 2018

3 Ways I Optimized My LinkedIn Profile, and Landed More Writing Work! – by Hailey Hudson

I had to turn work down after optimizing my LinkedIn profile!…

Writers: Use Profnet to Find Sources and Story Ideas! – By John Riddle

Published on November 14, 2018

Writers: Use Profnet to Find Sources and Story Ideas! – By John Riddle

Using Profnet has helped me write better articles, and land more writing jobs!…

I Used These Simple Life Hacks to Find High-Paying Writing Jobs on Upwork – by Hailey Hudson

Published on November 8, 2018

I Used These Simple Life Hacks to Find High-Paying Writing Jobs on Upwork – by Hailey Hudson

Upwork often gets a bad rap because of all the low-paying jobs listed there. But recently, I discovered it is actually possible to find real clients on Upwork. Here’s how I did it...…

How You Can Turn Your Love of Music into a Fistful Of $$$ + 6 Paying Writing Markets! – by Hailey Hudson

Published on October 31, 2018

How You Can Turn Your Love of Music into a Fistful Of $$$ + 6 Paying Writing Markets! – by Hailey Hudson

Love music? Want to make money writing about it??…

How Social Media Made My Fanbase Explode (You Can Do It, Too!) – K.M. Robinson

Published on October 25, 2018

How Social Media Made My Fanbase Explode (You Can Do It, Too!) – K.M. Robinson

Marketing with social media is one of THE most effective ways to market your books these days and, as a professional social media strategist, I know how important it is to work with...…

How I Turned My Love of Television Into Freelance Writing Profits! – By Rachel Carrington

Published on October 18, 2018

How I Turned My Love of Television Into Freelance Writing Profits! – By Rachel Carrington

At that point, I was earning more writing about movies, T.V., and entertainment than I was from my book royalties!…

How to Create Multiple Series of Books to Attract More Readers! – by K.M. Robinson

Published on October 11, 2018

How to Create Multiple Series of Books to Attract More Readers! – by K.M. Robinson

By marketing individually, cross-promoting internally, and releasing quickly, I’ve found an incredible following of fans and a reliable, ongoing source of income as an author.…

Finding Comfort in the Nature – and Writing about It! by Tatiana Claudy

Published on October 4, 2018

Finding Comfort in the Nature – and Writing about It! by Tatiana Claudy

During my walks in the woods and fields, I admired God’s creation, and learned spiritual lessons. I wanted to share my observations and feelings with others. But how?…

Warm and Fuzzy Networking Can Lead to Paying Writing Assignments! by Haneef Davenport

Published on September 27, 2018

Warm and Fuzzy Networking Can Lead to Paying Writing Assignments! by Haneef Davenport

A small bit of genuine kindness can greatly benefit your freelance business!…

6 Ways I Increased My Writing Income! – by Isabel Järnström

Published on September 20, 2018

6 Ways I Increased My Writing Income! – by Isabel Järnström

Limiting myself to one topic, pitching one idea at a time, and ignoring what happened outside my niche was bad for my writing career...…

How the Boob Tube Made Me a Smarter, Wealthier Writer – by Jennifer Brown Banks

Published on September 13, 2018

How the Boob Tube Made Me a Smarter, Wealthier Writer – by Jennifer Brown Banks

As a writer with over 700 articles, essays, poems, columns, and blog posts published and paid for, I can attest that THIS WORKS!…

4 Easy Steps for Finding Remote (PAID!) Internships, and Starting Your Own Freelance Writing Business! by Alyssa Goulet

Published on September 6, 2018

4 Easy Steps for Finding Remote (PAID!) Internships, and Starting Your Own Freelance Writing Business! by Alyssa Goulet

Remote (paid!) internships can be a great way to make some extra money, as well as build up your portfolio and market your skills! Here's how to get started!…

Don’t Believe This Common Freelance Writing Myth! by Jennifer Brown Banks

Published on August 30, 2018

Don’t Believe This Common Freelance Writing Myth! by Jennifer Brown Banks

The concept that all you need to become a successful freelance writer is "an Internet connection and command of the English language” is a myth!…

I Roped In My Scattered Brain by Writing Down My Fleeting Thoughts by Rebecca MacKenzie

Published on August 23, 2018

I Roped In My Scattered Brain by Writing Down My Fleeting Thoughts by Rebecca MacKenzie

My writing became better and more profitable when I started writing down my fleeting thoughts immediately, rather than trying to remember them.…

I Get Referral Clients All The Time! Here’s How! – by Hailey Hudson

Published on August 16, 2018

I Get Referral Clients All The Time! Here’s How! – by Hailey Hudson

Freelance rriter Hailey Hudson KNOWS how to get referrals! Here's how she does it!!…

I Balanced School and Freelance Writing and You Can, Too! by Irwin Federick

Published on August 9, 2018

I Balanced School and Freelance Writing and You Can, Too! by Irwin Federick

Freelance writing is a great income opportunity for students. But it requires some serious time management. …

How I Landed Several Jobs from One Client by Isabel Järnström

Published on August 2, 2018

How I Landed Several Jobs from One Client by Isabel Järnström

Professionalism and research before pitching paid off big-time for this writer!!…

Writing About My Volunteer Work Led to Paid Publication! by Julie Guirgis

Published on July 26, 2018

Writing About My Volunteer Work Led to Paid Publication! by Julie Guirgis

I started out just wanting to help the elderly. But, that led to my articles getting published!!…

How I Raised My Rates and Still Kept Clients by Ingrid Cruz

Published on July 20, 2018

How I Raised My Rates and Still Kept Clients by Ingrid Cruz

Charging more for my efforts did not result in less work. In fact, my business got better!…

How to Get Writing Work Through Agencies! – by Jane Fazackarley

Published on July 11, 2018

How to Get Writing Work Through Agencies! – by Jane Fazackarley

When I started tailoring my queries, I was offered $100 blog posts, and $750 projects!…

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SELF-PUBLISHING IN 2021? – How Many Book Sales Needed to Recoup Your Investment?

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POD SECRETS REVEALED: “Free Publishing Guides” Are Used To Harvest Your Email Address, Phone Number, And More!

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RIDICULOUS RED TAPE!! When POD Publishers Charge WAY Too Much to Make Changes, and Take WAY Too Long to Make Them! by Angela Hoy

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POD SECRETS REVEALED! – “100% Royalties?!” Don’t Be Fooled! By Angela Hoy

What are royalties? According to the I.R.S.: “Royalties from copyrights on literary, musical, or artistic works, and similar property, or from patents on inventions, are amounts paid to you for …
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P.O.D. SECRETS REVEALED: Ridiculous Contract Clauses!

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  • The First Time I Truly Blew It in My Freelance Writing Business – by Ingrid Cruz

    August 16, 2021 9:26 am

    By: Brian Whiddon - Managing Editor

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    My earliest screw-up taught me a valuable lesson that sticks with me today! Read more →

    Freelance writing is a process of continuous learning. Before embarking on this career, I spoke to people who also wrote for a living. They consistently explained how necessary it was to have a schedule, and to stick to it.

    I was able to do this for the most part. There were times when I couldn’t always keep up with deadlines but I had an understanding editor as one of my first clients. I wasn’t earning much but I was working consistently and the client paid weekly. Eventually, my editor trusted me with a larger project that paid $200. At that time, it was the most I’d earned as a ghostwriter and it could’ve been my ticket to more lucrative projects.

    Except that I royally messed up.

    The agency I was working with said it was okay to reject work once in a while as long as I didn’t do it often. Instead of saying no, I assumed the work would be easy, and always said yes. The topic wasn’t difficult. It involved reviewing a website that had a straightforward process. The client wanted an extensive word count and I couldn’t find a way to get to it without writing fluff.

    I panicked about what to do next and…I didn’t turn in the assignment. I received an angry email from the editor, and rightfully so. Here is the valuable lesson that should’ve been obvious to me back then.

    Don’t be afraid to pass up an assignment that you feel is difficult, or not suited to your skill level. You may be able to refuse assignments with some editors or agencies without it affecting your bottom line. Don’t be afraid to ask for guidance if you’re having difficulty meeting word counts. It’s hard to write about cellar doors and PVC pipes but your client asked for 3,000 words on this for a reason. Most editors can provide you with creative ways to meet these goals without having to decrease the quality of your work.

    Communicate doubts. An email chain is more annoying than a writer who ghosts an editor. You don’t have to know it all but, at that time, I felt that if I didn’t, I wouldn’t get far. Instead, I let nerves get the best of me, and bailed. From failure can rise success and improvement. I learned the hard way not to be afraid to approach an editor with my questions and/or clarifications and I have much better habits now.

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    Ingrid Cruz is a full-time freelance writer. She enjoys traveling, reading, and a good cup of coffee. Her website is: https://ingridcruzwrites.wordpress.com

     

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