Category Archives: freelance writing


Web Writing: How to Develop a Great Career In 2011

Do you want to develop a great writing career? Consider web writing. The opportunities are limitless, because the web is constantly expanding. Be aware however that low-paid jobs prevail, and that you need to know what you’re doing. When you’re … Continue reading

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Blogger for Hire: Write Content, Make Money

Looking for some extra cash? If you blog, consider promoting yourself as a “blogger for hire.” As more and more companies develop a Web sales channel, they’re aware that content provides a huge return on investment, and are ready to … Continue reading

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Who Knew? You Can Get Paid to Write (and Test) Recipes

Quick — where do recipes come from? Like me, you may have thought that they just magically appear in a book. The cookbook writer (chef or foodie) camps out in his/ her kitchen for months on end, brainstorming and phoning … Continue reading

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Travel Writing: Tips

Traveling? You’ll have lots to write about. Make arrangements to sell your stories before you leave — they can fund your trip. Here’s an article with some great advice Journeywoman – 10 Terrific Travel Writing Tips: ” Before you go … Continue reading

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Web Writing and Social Media Marketing Coin Money for Freelance Writers

Every crisis offers an opportunity, and for freelance writers, the global financial crisis offers many more writing jobs. Businesses with websites are making money, and companies which don’t have sites are realizing they need to scramble onto the Web immediately. … Continue reading

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Writing Career: 3 Easy Ways to Get Your First Client

There’s never been a better time to build a writing career: you have millions of prospective clients. Getting your first client however, can be a challenge. You may believe that you need to hunt for “writing jobs”. You don’t. The … Continue reading

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Freelance Writing for the Web: Sell the Results of Your Writing

Most freelance writers are woeful at getting a constant flow of clients. They’re shy, and are reluctant to promote themselves. This is unfortunate for their clients, because they’re not helping those clients as much as they could. Here’s a big … Continue reading

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Writing: Make Money While You Write Your Novel

I received several questions this week from writers who want to make money while writing a novel. It’s a good question, because writing a novel will take several months, if not a year, and selling it could take even longer. … Continue reading

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Don’t Ask, Don’t Get

How good are you at asking for what you want? Most of us are woeful at it, unless we make an effort. In this post, Power Blogging: Achieve Your Writing Success | Angela Booth’s Fab Freelance Writing Blog I suggested … Continue reading

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Your Writing Journal(s): Know Where You’re Going, and Where You’ve Been

I’m always hesitant to bring up the topic of writing journals with writers. Writers tend to have one of two reactions. Either they think journals are a waste of time, or they go to the other extreme, and begin obsessing … Continue reading

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