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A Few Ways to Increase Your Earnings As a Writer
You read articles all the time about freelance writers who have earned $30,000, $40,000, or even $60,000 a year doing what they love. In fact, it’s success stories like those that partly inspired you to try your hand in the freelance writing business yourself. Perhaps you earn a few bucks here and there working with…
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8 Work-at-Home Scams Every Freelance Writer Should Be Aware Of
If you’re a freelance writer, you likely feel the pressure to always have your next gig lined up, especially if you’re just getting started in your writing career. However, that drive to always have work can make you a potential target for scammers. Here are eight common work-at-home scams you should be aware of.
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FWJ Interview: Jenna Glatzer
Jenna Glatzer‘s book, Make a Real Living as a Freelance Writer: How to Win Top Writing Assignments was the first book I read while contemplating my decision to seek higher-paying freelance writing opportunities. In fact, I credit Jenna’s book as giving me the inspiration and motivation to take a deep breath and begin querying markets…
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Struggling With Your Book? Your Novel Blueprint Is the Answer
There’s a reason you’re considering a freelance writing gig: You have a story to tell. You chose this path because you have a passion for putting words on the page. Perhaps you’ve always dreamed of one day writing your own novel (perhaps you’ve even entered some writing competitions). You’re definitely not alone – in a…
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2020 Gift Guide: Books for Writers
Looking for gifts for your writer friends? Here are some books for writers that are certain to be hits, especially as they can be used to hone their skills AND are enjoyable, too. Get yourself some, too!
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A Way With Words: 4 Side Hustles For Writers
Depending on your niche and how hard you hustle, being a freelance writer can be relatively lucrative. For many writers, though, finances are tight and quick cash infusions are welcome. Luckily, there are a variety of ways to boost your freelance income without going on a pitching spree or turning to a content mill. From…
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22 Websites That Pay Freelance Writers in 2015
There are several ways to find freelance writing gigs. Answering ads posted on job boards is one method, and you probably want to try more than one approach in your search for gigs. Another way to find work (and one that may lead to a steady gig in some cases) is to approach websites that…
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Promote Your Freelancing Business with Decals from Coffee Shop Freelancers [Giveaway]
Let’s face it. Freelance writing is a business, especially if you do it full-time. That means you need to deal with all the aspects of running a business, just like every other company – big or small – does. Depending on your location, this may include: Registering a business name and getting a business permit.…
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Arranging Stock Photos within Freelance Articles
Why should any number of freelancers be concerned about photos in their posts? There are a number of reasons and they mostly pertain towards marketing ventures. To get more eyeballs viewing your posts it will take some time and a lot of practice. But if you have the ability to craft unique headlines with related…
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Win a Free Copy of Kathleen Krueger’s “The Fast Track to Freelance Success Online”!
Many of you have been working online for quite some time, but I am sure that we also have a good number of readers who are only starting to wade in the freelance waters. Whichever group you belong to, I think that you will benefit a lot from reading Kathleen Krueger’s recently released e-book, “The…
