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Freelance Writer: Eagle or Turkey in 2011?

Posted on December 31, 2010 by angela.booth

Here we are in 2011, dear fellow freelance writer. Let’s toast this new year together with a bottle of virtual champagne. Make it Dom Perignon, we deserve it. OK, got your glass? Is it half full or half empty? Let’s … Continue reading →

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Move Forward: Have Some Fun

Posted on November 11, 2010 by angela.booth

I cover a major theme in the 100 Day Writing Challenge: confidence. Developing confidence is HARD for writers. When I first started in the 1970s, I sat down at my IBM Selectric and shook with nerves. What on earth did … Continue reading →

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Writing: You Don’t Need Anyone’s Permission to Become a Star

Posted on October 5, 2010 by angela.booth

Fame is all the rage these days. It’s reality-everything, and everyone wants to be a star. You may not be seeking the limelight, but chances are that if you’re new to writing, you’re waiting for someone to give you permission … Continue reading →

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Freelance Writing – Avoid Feeling Overwhelmed and Succeed

Posted on September 11, 2010 by angela.booth

Recently I conducted a poll on my blog, asking writers about their challenges. “Feeling overwhelmed” turned out to be the biggest problem for writers, both new and established. In this article, we’ll discuss a process which will eliminate your feelings … Continue reading →

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How to “Make Yourself Write”

Posted on August 11, 2010 by angela.booth

Here’s a funny search which I see in this blog’s search statistics at least once a week: “how do you do make yourself write” Occasionally it’s phrased as: “how do I make myself write” OK, now it’s over to you. … Continue reading →

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Freelance Writing Success: It’s All in Your Mind

Posted on June 3, 2010 by angela.booth

Is your freelance writing career buzzing? I hope it is. There’s never been a better time to be a writer. You can write anything you like and find plenty of buyers. When I say “anything you like”, I mean exactly … Continue reading →

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The one-sentence solution for when you hate a current writing project

Posted on March 20, 2010 by angela.booth

Are you stuck on your current project? It’s very common to come to HATE a project when the first wild enthusiasm wears off. Professional writers expect this to happen — I’ve never yet worked on any project in which it … Continue reading →

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Do you love writing? If you do, you’ll succeed

Posted on January 4, 2010 by angela.booth

Over on my writing blog, I posted: I receive emails and IMs from writers every day, and I could answer 80 per cent of them with this sentence: “DO it — what have you got to lose?” Whether you’re starting … Continue reading →

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Writing: love your goals

Posted on December 13, 2009 by angela.booth

Over the past week, I’ve been running a writing goals workshop, helping several writers to get comfortable with goal-setting and achievement. Goal setting seems to be a challenge for many writers. In tomorrow’s issue of Fab Freelance Writing Ezine our … Continue reading →

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Writers in 2010: thrive or die?

Posted on December 4, 2009 by angela.booth

Back in April this year, I wrote this post Writers and journalists in 2009: will you thrive or die?: “Thrive, or die? You have a choice, and it’s real. Decide now, because as publications fold, writers are left out in … Continue reading →

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