Archives for June 2016

Announcing Scholarships for The Killer Nashville Writers’ Conference

June 30, 2016 by Noemi Leave a Comment

The Killer Nashville Writers’ Conference was founded in 2006 by writer and filmmaker Clay Stafford as a trademarked charitable production of American Blackguard, Inc. With 500 participants every year, it has developed a reputation as a leading advocate for writers and readers of all genres. The next conference will be held August 18-21, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee.

If you want to attend the conference but you don’t have the financial means to do so, it’s not too late to apply for a sponsorship. We’ve got two to share with you. The first one is due tomorrow, so get writing!
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10 Subjects You Can Get Paid to Write About

June 27, 2016 by Noemi 4 Comments

If you thought that a freelance writing career meant you were destined to write about totally uninteresting topics, think again. Freelance writers can write about virtually anything—and get paid for it!

It’s important to keep in mind that freelance gigs are not always a one-time-only gig! You might get hired for a full-time or part-time freelance writing job, or even a seasonal gig, depending on the topic you’re covering. Many freelance writing jobs are remote-friendly, meaning you can work from anywhere, but some do have a location requirement and might want you to report to an office. [Read more…]

What It’s Really Like to Work at Home

June 24, 2016 by Noemi 4 Comments

Working at home is the dream setup to make money. However, there is a discrepancy between perception and reality.

The dream

Anyone who has not had the chance to work at home would, in all likelihood, give an arm and a leg to leave his day job. For many people, working at home is the dream. You don’t have to get up early. You don’t have to brave the traffic. You don’t even have to dress up.

Yes, those things are true, but only to a certain degree. The dream can be real and lived, but there are things that will pull your head down from the clouds in a flash.

At the end of the day, it’s all about understanding what working at home really entails. [Read more…]

Download Our Free eBook “100 Websites that Pay Writers”!

June 20, 2016 by Noemi 22 Comments

From the FWJ family to you – a free eBook titled “100 Websites that Pay Writers”.

As a way of showing our appreciation for your continued support and participation in the community, we created this eBook.

We’re all freelancers who need to find clients and gigs constantly, and we know just how difficult that can be at times. With this eBook, we hope to add to the holiday spirit – and help increase your income.

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Business Lessons For Freelance Writers From The Day Trading World

June 20, 2016 by FWJ 1 Comment

Being a freelance writer comes with a lot of challenges, including business negotiations and management problems that you may never have considered when you set out on this endeavor. That’s why it’s sometimes wise to turn to other industries for insights on how to handle these technical issues.

Day traders, who are also in business for themselves in a particular way, have a lot to offer freelance writers when it comes to finding assignments and negotiating business. Taking their expertise into account, here are four tips from day traders that can change the way you approach freelance writing. [Read more…]

Surprising Day Jobs of Famous Writers

June 15, 2016 by Noemi Leave a Comment

“The freelance writer is a man who is paid per piece or per word or perhaps.” – Robert Benchley

Let’s not forget the starving author.

That’s why it’s not unheard of for writers to have day jobs – unless you’re hustling as a full-time freelance writer. Then your day job is, well, writing. [Read more…]

How to Handle Losing a Major Client

June 7, 2016 by FWJ Leave a Comment

You’ve been writing for a client for a while, and suddenly, they no longer require your services. It doesn’t matter whether or not it was your fault – it’s still a troubling situation to be in. Take a few deep breaths before you hit the panic switch. It can be hard to remember that losing one client is not losing your entire career, and you should be able to successfully rebound from your loss. Once you’ve calmed down about the loss, it’s time to figure out where you should go from here. [Read more…]

7 Common Freelance Writer Problems You Need to Know Before You Take the Leap

June 1, 2016 by Noemi Leave a Comment

I remember my first ever freelance writing gig as clear as day. That was about 11 years ago, while I still had a 9 to 5 job and working on my thesis. It was an exhilarating experience, for I never thought I could make a decent amount writing on the side. I think that was a defining moment for me. I knew that one day, I would find a way to write full-time.

The universe had a different plan, though. It took me a while to finish that thesis, and I had to find a steady job to live. I stayed in the corporate world for another five years, all the while writing content on the side.

Then I got a break. THE break.

So here I am many years later, finally living that freelance dream. [Read more…]