Monthly Archives: October 2010

Poll: Are you interested in a new email list which helps you to make money online?

I know that many readers visit this blog to learn how to make money from their writing. However, many straight writing jobs (especially those for beginning writers) pay little. You can tap your fingertips to the bone, and burn out … Continue reading

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Writing Articles: Affiliate Review Secrets

If you enjoy writing articles, you can make money online by writing reviews as an affiliate of various products. Some writers have turned reviewing into a home business. These writers know exactly what they’re doing, and they never write stale … Continue reading

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Blogging Tip: Avoid Disaster, Moderate Your Blog’s Comments

I’ve been blogging for a decade, and have many blogs. Blogging is my favorite method of communication, and every time I get a new idea, I consider creating a blog for it. I’m a blogging evangelist. But… If you’re going … Continue reading

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Freelance Writing: On The Road with Philip Gegan October 2010

Philip Gegan continues his excellent On the Road series. Life’s tough out on the road, but you certainly learn from the helpful folk you meet. Take the white van driver blocking my way in the crowded car park. When he … Continue reading

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100 Day Writing Challenge – Going with the Flow

Journaling and documenting everything, two of the required activities for participants in Angela Booth’s 100 Day Writing Challenge, bring an unexpected benefit. After a few weeks, you begin to detect patterns in your daily work flow. This information is invaluable … Continue reading

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Selling Yourself As a Writer: Does Social Marketing Work?

Love Facebook? It’s a virtual water cooler, and can be great place to spend time. Unfortunately however, you can’t count playing games on Facebook as serious marketing. Does that mean you can’t sell your writing services on Facebook? No, you … Continue reading

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Are you taking part in the Challenge? Please share your thoughts

Are you taking part in the Challenge? Please share your thoughts: “If you’re taking part in the 100 Day Writing Challenge, I’d love to know your thoughts. How has it affected what you do as a writer? Are you seeing … Continue reading

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Freelance Writing: Clients Who Bully

If you’re a new freelance writer, occasionally you’ll come across clients who bully you. This bullying may be overt, or covert. The overtly bullying client makes you revise a project several times, and then slow-pays you, or even refuses to … Continue reading

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Writing: 100 Day Writing Challenge to Be Offered Again In 2011 (PR)

Angela Booth has announced that the popular 100 Day Writing Challenge will be offered again in 2011. Although it will not be available again in its present form, it will be offered in some form, Angela promises. The 100 Day … Continue reading

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Upcoming in the Ezine: “Discover Your Genius and Become an Idea Generator”

Ideas are the lifeblood of your writing career. If you find it a challenge to come up with fresh new ideas which have you buzzing with excitement, you’ll love next week’s feature in the ezine. It’s “Discover Your Genius and … Continue reading

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