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• Specialization is the Keyword for Writers Making Article Submission
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
14 Mar 2010 at 11:52am

These are the days of specialization. Article submission is the task for specialists just like the legal processes are the tasks for the lawyers who specialize in the subject.

People who are resorting to the process of article submission for search engine optimization should realize that writing articles is the task of specialists. If you are thinking how the process of writing articles could be the job of specialists, then you should understand that it is a specialist job just as the lawyers perform the legal battles being the specialists in the field.

When it comes to search engine optimization, cost of labor and content development are the two most expensive elements involved in the process. A unique similarity between lawyers and writers is that just as the particular lawyer is expert in a particular field of law, writers on the web that are writing for article submission are experts on particular subjects. That effectively means that just as there are criminal lawyers specializing in the criminal law, there are content writers specializing in writing particular contents, like those based on history or geography, science, or sociology, as the case might be.

The terminology "copywriters" refers to the people who write contents for sales. Such people also understand the nuances of generating interest among the potential customers by article submission. Making people understand the utility of products or services you are promoting on the web requires specialization in article writing and that is exactly the task cut out for the copywriters.

But why specialization is required for article writing? The reason is simple. Use of keywords as well as general words is vital for successful article submission. Change of one word or its wrong placement can change the entire concept dramatically. Copywriters being experts in their field understand the difference and use of words that constitutes the dividing line between contents that generate lukewarm response and killer contents.

Some of the great copywriters have track records indicating that they have been able to generate millions of dollars and pounds with their qualitative article submission. Commensurate with their success they also charge accordingly but the webmasters and buyers using their contents know that they are specialists in their own rights in article writing and feel the expenses worthwhile.

And they are proved to be correct with the end results of huge search engine optimization.

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• Tips for Creating a Successful Podcasting Series
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
14 Mar 2010 at 11:50am

Experts predict by 2012, "broadband media" such as podcasts, online streaming video, and ad-supported music and video download services will make up more than half the total revenue the U.S. generates in advertising. That is more than $6.6 billion. The Tips for Creating a Successful Podcasting Series free white paper contains all the techniques used by profitable podcasters.

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• Freelancing As a Growing Job Hub by Yachika Verma
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
8 Mar 2010 at 5:26am

The world is moving up, and doing so at a fast pace, which means that there is no time to reflect back and take it easy. Nowadays, the operative word is innovation, and people are doing so in their professional front with aplomb. The online world has become a social job circuit for everyone who does not want to indulge their lives doing run of the mill desk jobs and at the same time want to earn decent money. One such career which is on the up rise is freelancing.

You might be wondering what freelancing is? I m sure you must have heard of the term before but not everybody is familiar with what it exactly means. Well, freelancing is a form of work where you are not obligated to work for any particular firm or company and you can just work independently, and your ideas and your work maybe taken up by companies that find your work exciting enough. Freelancing is a fast growing career options which many people are resorting to for some extra cash in their pockets. Companies these days are on the lookout for freelancers who can give them secure work and quality work. You might again have a question as to why a company would want a freelance writer.

The answer to that in economic terms is pretty simple really. The companies these days are on the verge of downsizing and majority of the firms all across the world are facing job cuts, what with the recession hitting and the economy capsizing. The company would have to hire individuals who are qualified for a job and pay them salaries on a monthly basis, which again is bad for business considering the modern economy and the times that we are going through. That is exactly why they want a freelancer, who can give them the same quality of work and still work on a per project basis. This way, the company saves on paying full fledged salaries of employees and still gets the job done, with an outsourced worker who likes to work independently.

Another aspect of choosing freelancing is the role of technology in the modern world. The communication channels via emails and phones have become lightning quick and you can be rest assured that the work you assign to a freelancer would reach your desk in the nick of time, which is a great plus in itself. Also, if you hire a freelance executive, the greatest thing you do is avoid paying additional costs. The freelancer would only charge you for the project that you assign to him and not a dime more. So, you save on paying his health insurance, bonus benefits, increments etc. that ways, you are saving money and at the same time, making sure that the work is done on time. This is precisely why it is said that the freelance way is the best way in the market at the present moment!!

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• Freelancing For Newbies by Lizmar Ben
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
8 Mar 2010 at 5:23am

What is freelance work? I am sure that you have heard of freelance photographers eagerly snapping photographs of movie and sports stars, and selling them at huge profits to gossip columns and entertainment magazines or websites. These photographers are not employed by any of these magazine or website owners. They work for themselves as freelancers, and decide when and where they would like to work and often sell their work to the highest bidder if a highly sought after photograph has been taken.

Taking and selling photographs is by no means the only freelance opportunities available to freelance workers. You can work as a freelancer in many different professions. You can work as a translator, design websites, create applications, optimize websites, write adverts, work as a virtual PA, write reviews, the list goes on and on. And similar to freelance photographers, you decide when you want to work, and how much work you would like to do. No more working office hours at the beck and call of your boss. You are your own boss.

It does sound wonderful, doesn't it? Well it is not as simple as it seems, but it could be. We all have knowledge of something, a particular area where we would consider ourselves to be an expert. Why not use this knowledge by working as a freelancer, and getting paid to share your knowledge. It is much easier than you think.

Where do you go to get work as a freelancer?

Searching on Google will get you millions of possible results for potential freelance work. Proceed carefully though, as there are many scams out there. Your best bet would be to start with a reputable freelance provider. Again you can use Google to search for information on a particular site, and often you can find comments from would be freelancers, supporting or exposing these sites.

There are primarily two types of freelancer sites. The first type asks you to pay a membership fee, either monthly, or a once of payment. For someone starting with very little available resources, and no reputation, this could be a difficult option. They do have their advantages though. They tend to attract the more serious freelancers and suppliers, simply because you have to pay to join. These sites may or may not charge commission on projects completed. On the down side you can get scammed out of your hard earned cash by sites promising thousands of jobs, but once you have paid to join, you find very few opportunities available. The once off payment sites will mostly fall into this category.

The second type of freelancer sites will cost you nothing to join, and they will take a percentage of the total value of the project. The percentage is generally higher than pay to join sites, and is normally around ten percent. The advantage of this type of site is that anyone can join, but this can be a disadvantage as well, as you will get more unreliable freelancers and suppliers. If this type of site is well managed, it can be a good opportunity for new freelancers.

Before you join any of these sites though, you have to ensure that you can receive payments made to you. Most sites will offer you the option of more than one payment method, but you have to ensure that you can receive payment in your country. As an example you can not receive payments using PayPal in all countries. The last thing you would want is to complete a project and then find that you can not get your money.

To start of as a freelancer, you will have to build a good reputation. This may require you to work at much lower rates in the beginning to be able to secure projects. Consider this as your learning curve. Many freelancers take years before they can get sufficient work to be able to earn a living wage. You have to get stuck in and be unrelenting, and then you will be successful.

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• Self-Publishing Success: How You Can Earn $30,000 a Month with POD Publishing by Gang Chen
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
8 Mar 2010 at 5:21am

When I went to publish my book, Planting Design Illustrated, I received lots of interest from traditional publishers. But they wanted to make a lot of changes including adding a co-author. These were changes that would have made me dislike my own book!

So, I turned to self-publishing. At the time, making a lot of money was not at the top of my priorities. I simply wanted to publish my own book, my own way.

Now that I have self-published my first books, things have changed.

Yes, I still want to have full control and yes I want keep all of my rights to the book. But now the royalty checks have become a top priority, especially with the economic climate that we're in. That's why, when I self published my second book, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) AP Exam Guide with Outskirts Press (a print on demand publisher), I took a different approach.

My book had the benefit of being published at the right time, at the right price. I earned over $30,000 in royalties ($31,207.68, to be precise) in one month. I earned even more the next month. Within six months I had earned over $110,000!

Here Are The 5 Steps I Took When I Self-Published My Second Book...

Self-Publishing Success Step #1: Write a Valuable Book

This step is easily overlooked, but it is Number One on this list for a reason. Your book must provide some sort of value or benefit for the reader. In my case, my books are non-fiction and leaders in their niche. LEED is currently revolutionizing the construction industry. In fact, I earn the lion's share of my royalties from my LEED AP Exam Guide, which provides a mock exam, study guides, and sample questions for the LEED AP Exam. It is invaluable for those wanting to obtain the title of "LEED AP (Accredited Professional).

I don't think I'm saying anything revolutionary when I say that publishing non-fiction is an easier proposition on the self-publishing front than fiction. But even fiction books are valuable if they provide the type of "escape" your reader is seeking.

Whether you write non-fiction, fiction, poetry, or something else entirely, the book must deliver on its promise. You might do everything else on this list, and you might even find some short-lived success, but ultimately, the success of your book comes down to how valuable your book is to its readers.

Self-Publishing Success Step #2: Identify Your Target Audience

Who is your reader? If your answer is "everybody" you need to reevaluate your goals and recalibrate your expectations. In fact, the smaller your audience, the more success you will find. Look at my books: Planting Design Illustrated and LEED AP Exam. That small, target audience is precisely the reason my books are well-known in the proper circles.

Do I care that someone who reads Harry Potter has never heard of me? No. Is it incredibly important to me that students and professionals in the field of green building design and construction have heard of me? Yes.

Who do you think it is easier to find and market to—a person who reads Harry Potter, or a student/professional in the field of green building design and construction? Exactly! Remember, the smaller your pond, the bigger your fish.

Self-Publishing Success Step #3: Recognize the Type of Book You Are Publishing

You should be realistic about the type of book you are writing, and the type of publishing you are doing. If you are self-publishing your book (regardless of whether you are doing it yourself or through the publishing services of a POD company like I did), don't try to force your book to be something that it's not.

Your book is not a mass-market paperback like those you find in a grocery store. Nor is it the latest hardback, discounted 80%, like those you find at Costco. As a self-publishing author, both of those scenarios are too risky, and to be frank, you probably don't possess the means to take on that kind of risk.

So why try?

Self-publishing authors publish trade paperback and hardback books that can be available regionally (perhaps), locally (probably), and online (definitely).

Self-Publishing Success Step 4: Price Your Book Appropriately

No, this does not mean you should simply make your book as affordable as possible. It means you should complete market research to determine the prices of similar books in your category. Look on Amazon.com for similar books (you'll need to be aware of these books anyway, when it comes to marketing yours). Examine their page count and price point.

Now, make an honest assessment of your book in relation to the other books in your category. Does your content justify a higher price? Does your page count suggest a lower price? Your method of publishing should be considered but should not play a definitive role in the price of your book. The marketplace should.

It doesn't matter where you publish your book if no one is buying it.

Self-Publishing Success Step 5: Publish Your Book Wisely

When I chose my POD publisher for my second book, I was not considering how much my royalties were going to be. That only became important to me after the book was published. But they say hindsight is 20-20, so I'm going to share with you one of the main reasons my royalties are so high. The publisher I chose, Outskirts Press, pays me 100% of the profits of the book and lets me set my own pricing. iUniverse pays 20% of the profit. Xlibris pays 10% of the retail price. But by paying 100% of the profit, Outskirts Press allowed me to set the retail price to whatever I wanted, and now I earn the entire benefit of increasing my price.

Here's another way to look at it: If I had published my same exact book with iUniverse at the same exact retail price, instead of earning $31,207.68, I would have earned approximately $5,300. If I had published my same book with Xlibris, I would have earned approximately $4,600. Yes, without knowing any better, I would have still considered myself a successful self- published author, but probably not enough to write this article.

As you can see, self-publishing is working for me. I've made over $111,000 in six months. My royalties are increasing every month and I'm working on my third book, which I will also publish with Outskirts Press. If hindsight is indeed 20-20, I can only imagine what my royalties will be for book #3!

If you follow the steps above, you too can be on your way to earning $30,000 a month self-publishing!

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Gang Chen is a LEED AP and a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). As the internationally acclaimed author of "LEED AP Exam Guide" and "Planting Design Illustrated, Chen highly recommends self-publishing with Outskirts Press. Find out if your book is good enough to earn over $100,000 in six months with the 2 free e-book publishing guides available without obligation at: http://outskirtspress.com/ebook

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• Freelancing and Unplanned Sabbatical - 3 Lessons to Learn by Samar Owais
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
28 Feb 2010 at 5:18am

Taking a planned or unplanned sabbatical brings forward a few unexpected lessons to learn from. In my case, it was an unplanned sabbatical that taught me a few things that everyone should keep in mind.

I decided to take a long break when I found out I was pregnant. I worked through the first trimester, after which I closed shop and went on a long vacation with every intention of coming back and picking up where I left off.

Fast forward 7 weeks of vacation and I came back with a completely different mindset. I didn't want to go back to work just yet and because I had referred other freelancers to my clients, there was no one waiting for me to get back. I had no motivation to start work again.

While I eventually went back to freelancing (there's only so long a freelancer can stay away from doing what she loves), I realized a few important things about the business of freelancing.

It is all about the quality of your work

Clients don't care who you are or what you're doing as long as you turn in the work on time. You could be a female working under a male pseudonym fooling the entire world and yet your clients won't bash an eyelid and will likely say "So what?" when they find out.

As long as the work is stellar and the bottom line is met, you could be Winnie the Pooh. And when you do come back after a break, most of them will be happy to hire you again.

What works for them might not work for you

Every freelancer handles sabbaticals differently. Some can't wait to come back and pick up where they left off while some extend their time off to figure out future direction of their business.

Whatever your decision, remember, what worked for one freelancer might not work for you; financially or creatively.

Even a closed business costs money

A sabbatical means that you plan on coming back at some point. You haven't disappeared completely from the freelancing world. Your website will still be up, if you have a blog that'll be open too. Another thing that you'll need to keep is your business email even though all it might be doing is sending back auto-responders telling anyone who emails that you're on a break.

All of these cost money to maintain even if they aren't updated.

Just the 'not disappearing' part will cost you money. The upkeep of a blog, hosting etc may not cost much, but when your PayPal or bank account isn't going Ka-ching(!) after every completed job, it starts to pinch.

Samar Owais is a freelance writer and blogger. She can be found blogging about the freelancing life at http://www.thewritingbase.com/

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• Top 10 Twitter Sites for Entrepreneurs to Follow
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
28 Feb 2010 at 5:16am

With millions of Twitter sites and enough tweets to make your head spin, Selig Multimedia, Inc. today announced its list of the 'Top 10 Twitter Sites Entrepreneurs Should Follow.'

"There's only so much time in a day and only so much social networking people can do so we decided to help," says Justin Herndon, director of publicity and news for Selig Multimedia, Inc. (http://www.seligmultimedia.co... ( expand article )

• Free report on repurposing content to help generate more revenue
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
28 Feb 2010 at 5:14am

Successful copywriters, editors and publishers reuse, recycle, and repurpose content over multiple media platforms and formats in order to generate more readership and revenue. Email newsletters, special reports, and blog posts are just a few of the methods used for doing so.

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• Recession No Killer Of Creativity For New Business
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
21 Feb 2010 at 11:03am

Whilst banks and lending institutions might be reluctant to part with their cash during the current recession, it seems that this is not sufficient to put a damper on the creativity of would-be entrepreneurs, many of whom have their redundancy payouts to help get them started. In fact, some are even looking to take advantage of the opportunities that the economic crisis has generated, with plans such as those to set up CV writing businesses which can be started at minimal cost and run online on a shoestring budget. For those with the creative ideas but the lack of know-how to set up an Internet business, the new website at www.awebbusiness.co.uk and the Pathways programme could be just what is needed to turn those creative ideas into reality.

Despite the economic environment and the inevitable dip in the number of start-up companies compared to 2006 and early 2007, new business owners have remained remarkably undeterred when it comes to putting their creative ideas into action. The British Bankers’ Association (BBA) reported that the level of start-up activity during the first quarter of 2009 was in fact almost equal to that seen during the same period in 2008, albeit that the economy has worsened greatly in the intervening period. For many, the recession has provided them with the opportunity to forge ahead with creative ideas which have stayed on the back burner for years and might otherwise have been there now.

With the push for many to join the ranks of the self-employed still strong, Internet business still booming and levels of available financial resources variable, the comprehensive Pathways guide to setting up a successful Internet business provides everything that the new entrepreneur needs to know to get a business off the ground, and all contained within a single resource. Each of the 12 self-contained modules leads the user step by step through the entire process of setting up and running an online business, from conception to business development. Designed with practicality in mind, Pathways takes in how to set up and register an online business, create a merchant account, and build and promote a website so that it attracts high levels of traffic. For those who are entirely new to the world of business, it even tackles how to deal with tax and VAT, so providing a totally comprehensive guide which even those with basic Internet knowledge can follow and put into practice.

Past years of economic certainty and employer loyalty have provided little incentive for those with aspirations to become self-employed to make their move. With actual or threatened unemployment a greater reality nowadays, however, and with the practical tools available to make it happen, the country could see more and more creative ideas being taken down from the shelf and dusted off.

Only has this most recent economic downturn seen many over 50s ousted from their jobs, but some who have already reached retirement age have been forced to defer their retirement plans, whilst others who had already said their goodbyes to the workplace have had to make an unexpected return. To make matters worse, government’s efforts to cut unemployment in the under 25s has had a further negative impact on older workers, according to a recent study conducted by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), with employers now hiring in favour of the youngsters. With a wealth of transferable business skills acquired during their years in the workplace, however, and the help of the new Pathways guide to building a successful web business, there is hope yet for the over 50s to avoid financial worry or discomfort.

The Internet might well be viewed as the ‘young person’s domain’, and it is certainly true that the Millennials can find their way around today’s technology with the greatest of ease, but it would be unfair to assume that the older generations cannot navigate their way around a computer without a stick either. The last 30 years have seen the vast majority of employees exposed to modern technology in general and the World Wide Web in particular, and a basic level of skill at least is common to most. This knowledge, combined with the life and work experience of the over 50s, actually leaves them in a very strong position to be able to take advantage of online business opportunities.

The older generation is no different to anyone else when it comes to setting up an Internet business. What they need is a straightforward guide which leads them step by step through each stage of the process from beginning to end, and is not full of information which is both complicated to understand and largely, or even wholly irrelevant. Julie Arnold, the designer of the Pathways home learning course, understands this only too well, having spent a great deal of unnecessary time and money in trying to set up her own online venture. After making all the mistakes and finding her way through the fog of information, what she has been able to do is distil her learning into a totally practical and comprehensive guide which can be followed by learners at even the most basic level, regardless of whether their aim is to make a modest income through affiliate marketing or develop a successful online store. For the over 50s, the course represents a real opportunity to make up any shortfall that recent world events have brought about.

The website, awebbusiness.co.uk, and the Pathways programme have been developed to provide an affordable tool to enable ordinary individuals to set up an online business quickly and easily.

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• The Ability of Twitter Networks to Help in Blogging in Your Market Niche
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
21 Feb 2010 at 11:00am

Social networking has taken the internet by storm, where people from all walks of life are now able to link up on websites like twitter and Facebook. If you are looking to learn and discover new online business ideas, then you need to enroll in these social networking websites and connect with profession thus making your journey towards making money online easy.

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• Seth Godin Tops the List of Best Entrepreneurship Blogs for 2010
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
21 Feb 2010 at 10:59am

After an extensive search for the best blogs for entrepreneurs, Alabama Business Today declared that Seth Godin's Blog is the best of the Best Entrepreneurship Blogs for 2010.

Alabama Business Today announced that Seth Godin's Blog is the best of the Best Entrepreneurship Blogs for 2010. Calvin Bacon, host of the Alabama Business Today radio show said, "The blog has strong marketing content, but... ( expand article )

• Timing is Everything For Successful Freelancing by Amy Twain
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
11 Feb 2010 at 12:21pm

Whether you are a business person, a struggling actor or even a writer/journalist, you have to get the right timing. You see, timing seems to play such a significant role or function in any kind of success. It is so easy to see how timing is very essential for business people. They have to deliver their products and services in a timely and prompt manner-not very early nor too late to meet the particular needs of every client or customer. Also, it's easy to see how very essential timing is for actors and thespians. Usually actors are on stage or in one scene, with another actor or group of actors and each action and every bit of dialogue from the actor is created and designed to combine with the actions and dialogue of the other performers.

Even if only one actor in the scene or the group gets the timing wrong, it distracts and throws off the timing for the whole team and eventually the story falls flat also. For a writer or journalist, timing is also very crucial. It plays such a huge part in a variety of ways. The world of writing is extremely competitive. So first and foremost, writers or journalists have to be very quick at responding to ads for writing jobs or writing assignments. And to quote a famous adage, "he who hesitates is lost." And the writer or journalist who delay or does not fire off quickly a query or a cover letter in response to an available current job posting usually loses that job to a writer who did.

Then, writers also have to know how to pick up on the latest trends, events and happenings and then turn them into catchy and interesting stories and/or articles that would appeal not only to their readers, but first to the editors who would be interested to buy these kinds of pieces. Writers should also create and build a sense of "timing" by trying to keep up with different and diverse markets they wish to write an article or story for and then learning to "expect or anticipate" the needs of the editor for that publication. And that is why different and varied articles or stories out there regarding writing encourage and foster most journalists and writers to read and peruse numerous issues of any publication they hope to write for prior to querying or submitting anything.

Reviewing and perusing past and back issues aids the freelance writer see and understand what types of topics or issues have been recently covered and which ones would more likely to interest and appeal to the editor. It is actually such fun to have an editor that responds to your queries and say, Yes, I had been thinking about a story or article on that topic for such a long time now, but I just haven't gotten around to assigning it. I would be very glad to have you write for it. Your timing for this piece is just absolutely perfect!"

The author of this article Amy Twain is a Self Improvement Coach who has been successfully coaching and guiding clients for many years. Amy just published a new home study course on how to boost your Self Esteem overnight. More info about this "Quick-Action Plan for A More Confident You" is available at http://www.FabulousSelfEsteem.com

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• Freelancing - A Great Lifestyle Choice by Noah Vincent
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
11 Feb 2010 at 12:20pm

Freelancing is become a lifestyle choice rather than a career opportunity. Many people are becoming freelancing professionals rather than working for a particular company and doing a regular 9 to 5 job. This is especially beneficial to women who wish to stay home with their family while still making a good career for themselves.

Freelancing gives women the flexibility of work timings. Plus they can work from their homes all the while being close to their children and working at the same time. This helps them to strike a balance between their family and career. More are more women are leaving their full-time day jobs to make a freelance career.

There are many benefits of freelancing for women. Firstly there are tons of options. There are variety of assignments that suit women who like to work from home. This is one of the main reasons why most women opt for freelancing. Internet is a gold mine for those looking for different career opportunities as a freelancer. Plus they are higher paying jobs than regular office jobs. You can work for as long as you want each day and earn more money. You can work at any time that suits your convenience.

Freelance jobs are mostly based on project turnarounds. The moment you complete the project, you get paid. Due to the time-bound aspect freelance jobs are done faster and service providers can more on to a new project.

More over the flexibility of freelance job is the number one reason why many women opt for this career. There is no employer-employee contract per say. You get jobs from your clients, you complete the project on time and you get paid. As simple as that! You get to choose your own work time and be your own boss!

Women find freelance jobs quite fulfilling as they can look after their family and earn a higher income at the same time. They can contribute a big chunk towards their family income and improve their lifestyle.

Noah Vincent is a freelance journalists and writes about freelance opportunities at http://www.freelanceradar.com/

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• Freelancing: How to Keep Your Writing Engine Going by Harriet Hodgson
by noreply@blogger.com (Brian Scott)
11 Feb 2010 at 12:19pm

Many things in life are uncertain, but I know one thing for sure: Freelance writers are not lazy people. As a freelancer I have to watch book trends, do my own research, do my own marketing, write daily to retain my craft, and find new things to write about. There have been times when I asked myself, "Why am I doing this?" The answer is always the same, "Because I love it." Here are some of the things I do to keep my writing engine going.

1. CALL TIME OUT. When I am discouraged it usually means I have been working too hard. So I force myself to stop writing and do something completely different. Last summer I decided to knit a sweater, though I had not picked up knitting needles in decades. This summer I decided to focus on home repairs - things my husband and I had been ignoring for months.

2. GO FOR A WALK. Like many writers, I have found that walking stimulates ideas. When I start my walk I am usually thinking about my family, grandchildren, nature, or current events. I let my thoughts roam freely. At the end of my walk I have usually found a solution for my writing problem. Walking also helps me think of new article and book ideas.

3. FIND A NEW SLANT. New ideas are generated all the time, but some ideas have their time. In other words, many authors are writing about them. I wrote two books about Alzheimer's disease and, to make them different from others, I based them on my caregiving experiences with my mother. The books included many stories about my mother and I used the stories to bring research findings to life.

4. WRITE ABOUT SURPRISING TOPICS. Breaking out of your writing mold will help you to get your creative juices flowing. I used to freelance for my local newspaper and accepted assignments I never dreamed of accepting. These assignments included articles about roofing, motorcycle trends, and woodworking. Writing these articles forced me to switch my mental gears, learn about new things, and meet new people.

5. JOIN A WRITERS GROUP. Interacting with other writers will also help you to keep your freelance engine going. Since I am a health and wellness writer I belong to the Association of Health Care Journalists. I also write about grief, particularly anticipatory grief, so I belong to the Association for Death Education and Counseling. Both of these associations publish newsletters and I find them very helpful.

6. CHECK YOUR EZINEARTICLES.COM TRAFFIC. Several times a day I log onto Google to track the migration of my articles. Imagine my surprise when I saw a recent article, "Writing: Turning Your Rejections into Sales," was the feature in the June 21, 2006 issue of "Worldwide Freelance Writer." Until I saw their listing on Google I did not know the group existed. Today I subscribed to their free newsletter.

These steps work for me and I hope they work for you. Freelance work is demanding, but I like the freedom it provides. I choose the topics I want to write about, research the topics, write at home, set my own hours, and am my own boss. It's a good life.

Copyright 2006 by Harriet Hodgson

http://www.harriethodgson.com http://www.healthwriter.blogspot.com

Harriet Hodgson has been a freelance nonfiction writer for 28 years. She is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and the Association for Death Eduation and Counseling. Her 24th book, "Smiling Through Your Tears: Anticipating Grief," written with Lois Krahn, MD, is available from http://www.amazon.com. A five-star review of the book is posted on Amazon. You will find another review on the American Hospice Foundation website under the "School Corner" heading.

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• Web Content Writing for Online Marketing
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31 Jan 2010 at 10:08am

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