Illness Forced Me Into Freelancing…and Now I’m Swamped with Work! By Jane Fazackarley
Like many would be writers, I used to lack the confidence I needed to turn my passion into a full-time job. Then, one day the decision was forced upon me.
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A Positive Problem! Too Much Writing Work! by Jane Thomas
I remember looking out at the white mist so thick I couldn’t see a tree ten yards away, and morosely contemplating the fact that this was not quite what I’d had in mind when I decided to move to Africa. Swaziland, it turns out, gets remarkably cold in the winter …
Writers! Think You Won’t be Stalked or Harassed? Think Again! By Denise Reich
It’s important to take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from stalking and harassment. There have been documented cases of stalkers who have showed up on writers’ doorsteps, called them at work, and even physically assaulted them.
I Don’t Despise My Humble Beginnings as a Writer by Julie Guirgis
At the beginning of my writing career, armed with a few publication credits, I convinced myself that it was the right time to take on higher paid publications. I eagerly scanned through magazine markets willing to pay top dollar. My eyes lit up whenever I came across listings that paid high rates …
Should I bid on writing jobs??
I contacted an old client a few weeks ago as I’m officially back in the freelancing game. My contact there said they no longer work directly with freelance writers, but outsource all their content to (name removed). I checked out this website, feeling that my old client’s recommendation might mean it was actually a legit place to find paid writing work. I was, instead, sadly disappointed to see …
How I Landed a Newspaper Column That Ran for 15 Years! by Linda Harris Sittig
I launched my freelance career by becoming a weekly newspaper columnist. My plan was to review the newest and best of children’s literature and feature accompanying tips for parents, teachers, and grandparents on how to instill the love of reading in children. As a ten-year teaching veteran, I wanted my column to provide our community with exposure to great books for children …
This Question Might Alter Your Writing Career! by Carli Brinkman
As writers, we notice copy. We notice it everywhere. Sometimes, we notice it because it appeals to and inspires us. But most of the time, as professionals with a great appreciation for the effective written word, we notice it because it’s mediocre, or just plain bad. However, in these moments when you find yourself rewriting poorly worded copy in your head
Want to Close More Writing Deals? Haggle Like a Fishwife! By Matt Gallus
Every good writer should be a good salesman as well. Argh!
Easy, Upside-down Budgeting For Freelancers With Fluctuating Incomes! By Bonnie Juettner Fernandes
As a freelance writer, you may have given up on traditional budgeting advice. Personally, I’ve been supporting myself as a freelance writer and editor since 1998. I’ve written 23 books and countless articles, blog posts, and website copy. I don’t have difficulty finding work, and yet, I often have had difficulty paying my bills.
How A Fictional Character Convinced Me Not To Write “For Free” By William Pepe
“We’ll have a check for you tomorrow,” the editor told me. The next day, I returned to the newspaper’s office only to find the office completely vacated.