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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.


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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12 Easy Ways to Improve Your Writing Skills In 2012

Want to improve your writing skills in 2012? Here are 12 easy ways. 1. Write Every Day, Everywhere Writers write. If you write every day, you’re a writer, even if you’ve never sold a word. Tip: you’ll need to force … Continue reading

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12 Writing Challenges YOU CAN Eliminate In 2012

Got writing challenges? Relax. Every writer has challenges. Here’s the good news: if you can recognize them, you can eliminate them. Let’s look at some common challenges writers confront every day. 1. The “What Do I Write?” Challenge This is … Continue reading

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Top Opportunities for Writers in 2012: Freshness Means Writing Jobs

We’re in the final weeks of 2011, so let’s look at some of the fantastic opportunities for savvy writers in 2012. The first opportunity comes to you courtesy of Google. Last month, Google announced its “freshness” update: Search results, like … Continue reading

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