• 10 Steps to Managing Your Finances When You're a Freelance Writer by Bobbi Linkemer - As a freelance writer, you sell your time, talent, energy, and skills in the marketplace; and you expect to be paid for those things. Supposedly, you know how much time you have invested in a project, what your efforts are worth, and how to carry on such a transaction in a civilized, professional manner. NEW! (Added: 13-Nov-2008 Hits: 6 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Go to Article | Rate It

• 5 Pros and 5 Cons of Freelancing by Brenda Williams - In today's economy, with the gas prices being as high as they are, having to get up and commute 20+ minutes to work sucks. What can be even worse is working underneath someone who either mismanages you or who doesn't pay you what you're really worth. NEW! (Added: 13-Nov-2008 Hits: 6 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Go to Article | Rate It

• Make Money Writing Online - How to Build a Portfolio With Little Or No Experience - One bit of advice I see commonly given to new Web writers (or any type of writers) is that they have to either do free projects for normally-paying clients or take on work at ridiculously low rates (like $5.00 per article) when they're new just to build a portfolio or get references. NEW! (Added: 13-Nov-2008 Hits: 6 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Go to Article | Rate It

• The Most Important Marketing Tip For Freelance Web Writers by Jennifer Mattern - If you want to move beyond run-of-the-mill low-paying Web writing gigs, you need to be able to effectively market your Web writing services. It doesn't matter if you're a Web content writer, Web copywriter, or any other type of writer making a living online - you need to have a marketing strategy. NEW! (Added: 13-Nov-2008 Hits: 6 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Go to Article | Rate It

• Who Can Be A Freelance Editor Or Proofreader? by Julie Jessen - Anyone can be a Freelance Editor or Proofreader. That is, anyone with a good grasp of the English language, or native language if you want to edit non-US documents. NEW! (Added: 31-Oct-2008 Hits: 6 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Go to Article | Rate It

• 3 REASONS FREELANCE WRITERS ARE UNDERPAID & WHAT THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT by Yuwanda Black - If you're a freelance writer, then you are probably abhorred at the rates offered nowadays - especially for web content. BUT, as I advise freelancers all the time, what clients are willing to pay you is based on your value to them - not your talent. ^pop (Added: 14-Jun-2007 Hits: 735 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Go to Article | Rate It

• MAKING IT AS A FREELANCE: FIVE TOP TIPS by Sharon Hurley Hall - Making it as a freelance is not easy, especially if you haven't been published before. However, with a bit of persistence you can be successful. Here are a few tips to get you started. ^pop (Added: 3-May-2007 Hits: 764 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Go to Article | Rate It

• THE SEVEN SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL FREELANCE WRITERS by Lynette Rees - Have you ever wondered how some writers make money from their craft? Perhaps you've already tried to do this yourself and failed miserably? Or you're just about to have a crack at freelance writing for the first time? Think you've got what it takes? Before you get started, perhaps I could share some secrets with you... ^pop (Added: 21-May-2007 Hits: 733 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Go to Article | Rate It

• 10 FREE OR CHEAP WAYS TO MARKET YOUR WRITING BUSINESS by Kathleen Poole - These 10 strategies cost nothing, or close to it. They'll save you money…and put money in your bank account, too! (Added: 27-Jul-2007 Hits: 586 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Go to Article | Rate It

• 10 TIPS ON HOW TO CULTIVATE RELATIONSHIPS WITH EDITORS by Elizabeth Kirwin - If you are an aspiring writer, or you simply want to augment your professional qualifications by publishing material related to your field of expertise, listen up. Here are a few tips that will help ingratiate you in the hearts and minds of editors. (Added: 26-Sep-2007 Hits: 432 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Go to Article | Rate It

• 3 LOW COST WAYS TO MEET AGENTS & EDITORS by Sophfronia Scott - These days it's common knowledge that it's hard to meet an agent or an editor through an unsolicited mailing. They are more likely to pay attention to a submission coming from someone they have met in person. To that end, writers flock to conferences so they can get some face time with real live agents and editors. And that's great. I believe writers should get out and network. (Added: 26-Sep-2007 Hits: 311 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Go to Article | Rate It

• 7 DEADLY MISTAKES THAT COST YOU MONEY AND ASSIGNMENTS by Mridu Khullar - Sometimes, you just don’t get second chances. Freelance writing works a little that way. If you’ve offended an editor, it’s quite unlikely that she’s going to work with you again. If you don’t muster up the courage and ask for a higher payment rate, you won’t get that chance till the next acceptance. (Added: 3-May-2007 Hits: 530 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Go to Article | Rate It

• 9 TIPS TO BECOME AN EXPERT PROOFREADER by Ayat Shukairy - Many people are under the assumption that proofreading is an "innate" ability. The reality is that it is actually an acquired skill. By following these tips, you can transform yourself into the expert proofreader you've always dreamed of becoming! (Added: 16-Oct-2007 Hits: 481 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Go to Article | Rate It

• ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AGENTS--FOR NOW by Sophfronia Scott - The agent issue is such an emotional one for writers. Having one is a huge validation. I was fortunate to sign with an agent while still writing my first novel and it was wonderful being able to work and know that someone was waiting for what I was writing. (Added: 26-Sep-2007 Hits: 394 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Go to Article | Rate It

• Alternative View Points and the Lamp of Creativity by Sue Kendrick - Pictures they say are worth a thousand words, but many writers know that they are worth much more than that! (Added: 25-Feb-2008 Hits: 190 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Go to Article | Rate It

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