Monthly Archives: October 2009

Twitter for Writers: get known, get writing jobs

It was bound to happen; Google reports that it will incorporate Twitter results into the main search engine results. Unfortunately however, Google’s Marissa Mayer says that it will happen “in the coming months”, rather than immediately. Microsoft’s Bing is incorporating … Continue reading

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Fascinating: magazines on your iPhone

If you’re writing for magazines, it’s worrying to see the bloodshed as magazines cut editorial and other staff. However, it’s understandable, because magazines need to cut costs, any way they can. There may be a glimmer of hope as some … Continue reading

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Writing: getting it done one baby step after another

Are you completing your writing projects in a timely manner? If you’re not, chances are that you haven’t discovered the fine art of chunking. You “chunk” by breaking each project into small tasks — baby steps. Each task should take … Continue reading

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Writing Work: Can You Really Find Writing Jobs Online?

With millions of webpages being created every day, someone has to write them. So yes indeed, you can find writing jobs online. Here are two tips which will help you. 1. Most Writing Jobs Are Never Advertised The best way … Continue reading

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Who are you? What you do you do? Why should I care?

Telling buyers of your writing who you are, what you do, and why they should care is vitally important. Otherwise you won’t have any buyers. Unfortunately, most of us are so “me” focused that we forget that others are focused … Continue reading

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Writers and technology: are you a tech-wimp?

Many writers are scared of the technical aspects of web writing. Things like: * Buying a domain name; * Buying web hosting; and * Setting up a website or blog; Scare them half to death. Even things like backing up … Continue reading

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Make Money Online for Writers: Manage Your Time

Want to make money online from your writing? You can. However, you need to become an expert time manager if you want to make a great income. Here are some tips which will help. 1. Clear Your Email Inbox Right … Continue reading

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Writing tip: if don’t want to be paid peanuts, stop acting like a monkey

Are you writing for companies which “pay” you insultingly low fees for your writing? If so, I have one question for you: WHY are you writing for these companies? I also have a suggestion for you: STOP IT. Low rates … Continue reading

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Professional Writing Careers: Copywriting

Are you looking for a professional writing career? Consider copywriting: it’s lucrative, creative, and fun. Top copywriters earn over six figures each year, and you can start to make money almost immediately. Here are three tips which will help you … Continue reading

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Writing Jobs to Make Money Part-Time: Blogging

If you’d like to make money in your spare time by writing, consider blogging. It’s become mainstream and there are many blog jobs available. You can earn a part-time income from home, and if you enjoy it, you can even … Continue reading

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