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Write A Great Proposal – Videos For Freelance Writers

Mar 7, 2010 8:29am

When you’re writing books, white papers, marketing collateral, or other project longer than a single article you’ll often be asked for a proposal. Doug Stern, a marketing writer, tells you his six tips for successful proposal writing. Doug also has a nifty blog about on business writing and marketing strategy called...

Try Again – Quotes To Inspire Writers

Mar 6, 2010 5:40am

It is not the fact that you fall down, nor how fast you get up, but the fact that you do, in fact, get up. Author unknown, submitted by Kathleen L. Thanks Kathleen....

Friday Fun For Freelance Writers

Mar 5, 2010 7:32am

Ready for a real time waster? Check out Multitask by NotDoppler. You don’t like that one? There are more on the menu over on the right, including a random game button down at the bottom. Now, just in case you missed it, the guys over at CreativeCopyChallenge have posted Challenge #20. Of course, the...

Freelance Writing Jobs On Friday, March 5, 2010

Mar 5, 2010 7:14am

Today we have 59 freelance writing jobs, blogging jobs, editing jobs, translation jobs and creative gigs today. Job Postings Here Are The Tip Of A Great Big Iceberg! A must-read if you’re new to freelance writing, editing, blogging or translating or new to looking for gigs online. How To Find and Land...

Your Way Or The Client’s Way?

Mar 4, 2010 9:20am

Sometimes we have to say ‘no’ to our freelance writing clients. I was reminded of this when I read On Shaky Ground by Lori Widmer. She’s a true professional freelance writer and if she says a client is causing nightmares with endless revisions I know she’s being totally realistic. Unfortunately, it happens...

Negotiation And Freelance Writers – An Art

Mar 4, 2010 9:04am

When you’re running your own freelance writing business you need to learn how to negotiate with clients. Most of the definitions of negotiation seem to emphasis getting what you want. I see it differently. When I negotiate I not only keep my own needs in mind, but I also consider the...

Freelance Writing Jobs For Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Mar 3, 2010 7:24am

Today we have 65 freelance writing jobs, blogging jobs, editing jobs, translation jobs and creative gigs today. Job Postings Here Are The Tip Of A Great Big Iceberg! A must-read if you’re new to freelance writing, editing, blogging or translating or new to looking for gigs online. How To Find and Land...

Be A Freelance Writer In 3 Easy Steps!

Mar 2, 2010 2:43pm

So you want to be a freelance writer? Huh. Well I can tell you how to do it. And in three steps, no less. (You can also get a free ebook along the same lines.) Maybe you read about a celebrity getting a million dollar advance. Perhaps you saw an ad...

Writing For European Publisher? Ask Anne The Pro Writer

Mar 2, 2010 9:21am

Hi Anne, First, I want to say how much I appreciate your blog and emails. I’ve been freelancer for about a year now and while I haven’t been wildly successful yet, I enjoy all of the advice and encouragement you provide. Second, I applied for a contract position I...

Don’t Be A Freelance Writer

Mar 1, 2010 9:14am

Being or becoming a freelance writer isn’t for everyone. Trying to earn a living, a good living as a freelance writer isn’t easy; it isn’t always fun. You probably shouldn’t become a freelance writer unless: You have some reason to believe your writing is better than average. When I’ve edited magazines I’ve always...