Category Archives: freelance basics

Here’s the basic information you need to work as a freelance writer.


Top Opportunities for Writers in 2012: Ghostwrite Bios and Resumes

Posted on January 3, 2012 by angela.booth

Here’s a question for you: what’s the worst-written (in the sense of least effective and unproductive) page on many websites? Answer: the About page – and yet, that page is arguably the most important page on the site. Few websites … Continue reading →

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The Piggyback Process: FInal Hours of Prelaunch

Posted on December 31, 2011 by angela.booth

Just a quick note — we’re in the final hours of The Piggyback Process prelaunch… The Piggyback Process: Piggyback Your Way To Success — And Money: “I wrote The Piggyback Process so you can see how a professional writer works, … Continue reading →

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Blogging: The More Things Change

Posted on December 22, 2011 by angela.booth

With few days remaining in 2011, I’ve been reading through older blog posts. I gave you some great advice way back in 2007, which is still golden today. In this post, Established freelancer, new blogger – blogging is hot | … Continue reading →

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Help! Finding Sources For Writing Pitches

Posted on December 15, 2011 by angela.booth

If you’re looking for sources for writing pitches for magazines, or websites, the Internet can seem vast and intimidating. Try: * Investigating news — what’s the latest in a topic? Sign up for Google Alerts for keywords; * Contacting companies … Continue reading →

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Writing for Money: Back to Pen and Paper (LiveScribe journal)

Posted on December 3, 2011 by angela.booth

You’re writing for money, successfully. By definition, this means that you’re highly organized. If you’re not organized, you can’t be successful. You’ll be behind on deadlines (horror), poverty-stricken because you’re behind on sending out invoices, and stressed. The stress develops … Continue reading →

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Make Money Writing: The Only Secret You Need To Know

Posted on October 13, 2011 by angela.booth

Want to make money writing? Anyone can. And they can make a lot more than they ever thought possible. I’ve always said that if you can write an email message that gets a response, you can make money from your … Continue reading →

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If You Really Want To Make Money Writing

Posted on September 24, 2011 by angela.booth

Do you really want to make money writing? I get lots of “how can I make money?” questions. Many more than you’d think, considering the amount of information I give you on this blog, and in the ezine, completely free, … Continue reading →

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Freelance Writing: Build Credibility and Generate Income

Posted on September 14, 2011 by angela.booth

Let’s talk about credibility. If you understand credibility, nothing can stop you making a great income from your writing in the online world… credibility is GOLD. Unfortunately, very few writers understand just how important it is to establish your credibility … Continue reading →

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Stay Legal When Using Images To Enhance Your Writing

Posted on August 11, 2011 by angela.booth

Do you understand image license rights when you use images to enhance your writing? Most writers don’t, especially when it comes to images with Creative Commons licenses. This article, Creative Commons images and you: a quick guide for image users, … Continue reading →

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Content Farms From The Horse’s Mouth

Posted on August 5, 2011 by angela.booth

If you’ve been reading my blogs and ezine for a while, you know I’m not against the concept of content farms. You also know that I advise you not to stay in those dismal swamps and wastelands too long… Content … Continue reading →

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