Monthly Archives: November 2009

Where will it all end? Develop a real writing career, NOW

If you’re a freelance writer, and you’re writing for pennies, stop that. When I saw this post on Jenn Mattern’s blog I thought the writer was kidding… She says: As many of you know, I got my start in online … Continue reading

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Writers: good, better and great

Are you a good writer? Or a great writer? When buyers talk about “good writers” they’re not talking about writers’ literary talents. If you view your writing as art, lock yourself away and write the Great American Novel (or the … Continue reading

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Writing now, success later

Do you expect to be a successful writer? I hope you do. However, if you’re just starting out, success can seem a long time coming. You want to be successful NOW. That’s not the way it works: you write NOW, … Continue reading

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Writing for money: write websites, and sell them

If you enjoy writing, consider web publishing. It’s a whole new field for writers. I was reminded of this the other day when I asked a friend what she had in mind for 2010. “I’m going to focus on web … Continue reading

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Writing income in 2010: plan now

I hope you’re making plans for your freelance writing income in 2010 now. We’re almost at the end of November, and in December you’ll be too stretched, what with shopping, festivities, and keeping up with current obligations, to bother about … Continue reading

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Giggle (and a sob): newspapers’ content dilemma

I love the above cartoon, because it summarizes newspapers’ content dilemma perfectly. They need to completely reinvent their business, and it’s not easy. There’s just too much news content online, for newspapers to be able to monetize their content at … Continue reading

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Freelance fiction: can you make money?

I’ve had a couple of questions this week along the lines of “how do I freelance fiction?” This is a challenging question. The short answer is: you don’t. But let’s look at what you can do. Freelance fiction on the … Continue reading

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Get known as a writer: all-aboard new Google Sites

One of my Google Sites. You need a website, otherwise how will people get in touch so they can hire you? Nowadays there’s no excuse for a lack of online presence. There are many great and easy ways to get … Continue reading

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Freelance writing jobs: how to know what SELLS

How do you know what sells in freelance writing? You find out by researching, and because you’re working in the online world, research is blissfully easy. No need to climb off the couch and change out of your jammies, even. … Continue reading

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Review your writing for a 2010 fast-start

I’ve just completed a lesson for Sell Your Writing Online NOW (SYWON) graduates on freelance mastery, specifically how to conduct a six-month review of your business. It’s something I haven’t covered here, and it’s worth discussing, and doing, if you’re … Continue reading

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