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How to establish your freelance writing career, and keep it going: develop new niches, brand yourself, and manage the business side of your career.


Building a Powerful Writer’s Platform: Basics

As we said in this article on building your platform, “at its very simplest, your platform is who knows you and what you stand for. Your platform is your readers, your contacts, and your visibility.” Let’s see how building your … Continue reading

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6 Reasons You’re Afraid to Be a Successful Writer

In this week’s issue of Fab Freelance Writing Ezine we talked about why you’re not successful, and the ladder of success. Here’s something else to consider: maybe you’re just afraid. If you’re afraid of success, perhaps you suffer from one … Continue reading

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Pen Names: Should You Use Them?

I’ve had several questions about pen names, so let’s look at whether and when you should consider using a pen name. Your own name is valuable — it’s your brand If you’re starting out as a writer, spend some time … Continue reading

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11 Things I’d Do if I Were Starting a Writing Career Today

Working with writing students is huge fun for me. I absolutely love it. However, it’s also depressing, because I often wish I were 30 years younger. I wish I’d known then, what I know now. So, in the spirit of … Continue reading

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Intuition and Freelance Writing: Pay Attention to Yourself

Do you pay attention to yourself? Sadly, if you’re a new freelance writer, chances are that you don’t. Once you’ve been writing for money for a few years however, you’ll come to understand that your intuition is a gift, and … Continue reading

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Writing for Love and Money: 10 Simple Tips

Writing Becomes Easy, When You Love It Writing is simple and easy. Paradoxically however, it’s also blindingly complex and difficult. Here’s the good news: whether it’s simple or complex is up to you — it depends on your mindset. I … Continue reading

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Start 2012 Off Write: 24 Hour Special — FINAL HOURS

If you do what you always do, you get what you always get. In 2012, it’s time to do things differently. Decide that you’ll eliminate doubt, fear, and procrastination for good, and become the self-confident and prolific writer you’re meant … Continue reading

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Your Writing in 2012: Create 12 Resolutions to Improve Your Writing and Income

Make 2012 the Year YOU Make it As a Writer Here we are in a brand new year. Everything is possible — allow yourself to dream BIG. Create some New Year’s resolutions for your writing. Here are 12 resolutions you … Continue reading

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Incredible Writing Opportunities: The Web Every 60 Seconds

The Web’s HUGE. In just 60 seconds: * Over 60 new blogs are created, and 1,500 blog posts are made; * 168 million email messages are sent; and * 98,000 tweets are made. Check out this infographic, 60 Seconds: Things … Continue reading

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My Top 3 New Year’s Resolutions for My Writing

New Year, new diary, new calendar… I’ve chosen my top 3 New Year’s resolutions for my writing this year. Why only three? Three’s about all I can keep track of — if I create too many, I’ll just get confused. … Continue reading

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