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Self-Promotion for Introverts

October 24th 2010 20:43

Chances are you chose to become a freelance writer because you're not the most outgoing person. You figured that working from home, finding jobs online would suit your personality better. In general, you find that's the case. There's only one thing that bothers you: marketing yourself and your services. You don't like shouting about yourself the way extroverts do. Unfortunately, because of all the shouters, you're often overlooked.

You're not alone, and, even better, there's help: Self-promotion for introverts shows introverts how to advance their career in a way that suits their personality.

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Posted By: Sonya 1 - Category: finding freelance work, making money, management

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Finding Writing Jobs: Be Proactive

February 6th 2010 12:57

You don't have to prowl the job boards to land a new writing job. There are many job opportunities for good content writers and they aren't advertised anywhere. It may take you longer to find these opportunities, but when you spot one, chances are you don't have any competition.

So how do you spot these potential writing gigs? Easy: You keep your eyes and ears open.

Read fliers and adverts of local small businesses, identify the ones that might improve their marketing efforts by using a skilled copywriter and contact them with a proposal. You'll have to be diplomatic in your proposal: Don't tell them that their current copy is bad - show them how you can improve it.

As part of your online job hunt, read forums for small businesses. Many small business owners don't know anything about writing web content. Get active your favourite forum and offer basic writing advice. Questions about search engine optimisation are frequently discussed and many budding entrepreneurs ask for help with SEO. Contact them and explain how you can help with relevant, keyword-rich copy.

Do you live in an area with independent shops? Then talk to the owners when you shop there, find out if they might be interested in your services. Leaving your business card can't hurt.

As a freelance writer, you need to be resourceful and proactive. If you notice what's happening around you, you will identify many potential writing jobs nobody ever puts on the job sites.

Have you ever landed a writing gig by using a any of these methods? Do you have other tactics for sourcing writing gigs? Let the Freelance Tips readers know in the comments.

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Posted By: Sonya 1 - Category: finding freelance work, freelance tips, job leads

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Writing for Dollars

January 31st 2010 00:48

Writing for Dollars! is a useful website for freelance writers. They offer a weekly email newsletter with the latest paying markets. On the website, there is a huge database of paying markets with information on what each market is looking for and a link to the guidelines.

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Posted By: Sonya 1 - Category: finding freelance work, job leads

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New Freelance Writers: How to Stand Out

January 24th 2010 00:48

So you want to be a freelance writer? The good news is that thanks to the Internet, it is easier today to find freelance writing jobs. For the same reason, however, the competition is tougher than ever. To launch a successful freelance writing career, you must distinguish yourself from the competition.

These are our top tips for new freelance writers on how to stand out:

Start a blog in your niche and update it regularly. Even if you are writing for yourself in the beginning, treat your blog as a paid job. Research your posts before you start writing and edit them before you publish them. A well-written blog will help you demonstrate your writing skills.

Once your blog has gained a little traction, offer to write a guest post for a popular blog in your niche. This will help establish you as a expert in your niche and attract new readers for your own blog.

If you want to sign up for a content website, give Suite101 a shot. You have to apply as a writer and submit two samples of your writing. The big advantage of Suite101 is the editorial support you receive. Your articles must be written in the house style - a good experience for all writers who want to write for newspapers or magazines. You will learn a lot about writing for the web and search engine optimization, too.

While Suite101 is the best of the lot, there are more content websites you might want to join: Constant Content, Squidoo, HubPages, Triond and others. Anyone can sign up with these sites, therefore the quality of the content varies. If you join any of these sites, write quality articles.

Use Twitter to promote your blog and to network with writers and experts in your niche. Follow @FLTnet for job leads and other freelance-related tweets.

Consider writing for a charity. Not only will you have another clip for your writing portfolio, you will also help a worthy cause.

Remember: Starting out as a freelancer requires tenacity. You will have to put in a lot of work for little financial return. If you can't afford to work with little guarantee for payment, work part-time to cover the basics and spend your "free" time writing.

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Posted By: Sonya 1 - Category: finding freelance work, freelance tips, new to freelance writing

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Writing for Free?

January 21st 2010 22:27

As a website editor, I know how content decisions are made in companies. Here's the inside scoop: They want good content and are aware that poor copy does more harm than good. They also don't want to pay a lot for content, if they pay at all.

This can be frustrating for freelance writers. Why should you give away your services for free? You have bills to pay, and last time you checked the utility companies didn't accept words, not matter how well they were put together.

So does it make sense to write "for the byline"?

The answer is: There is no universal answer. Consider these questions:
If a company doesn't want to pay, what else do they offer in return?
Will they link to your blog or website?
Will they mention you in their newsletter?
Will working for them raise your profile as a specialist in your niche?

Find out what the deal is, what's in it for you. There are situations where some sort of barter deal might work out for you. It depends on the circumstances and, ultimately, on your bank balance.

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Posted By: Sonya 1 - Category: finding freelance work, freelance tips, new to freelance writing

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How to Land a Freelance Writing Job

January 16th 2009 00:09

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You've read this blog religiously, you've clicked on all the freelance writing opportunities, now it's time to actually try to land the job. Where do you start? First, you need a solid, professional-looking resume. Then you need a well-written cover letter. Finally, you need work samples. Showcase your talents and be confident, and you will surely get some work.

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Freelance Writing Jobs Week of Jan. 12, 2009

January 15th 2009 00:18

Here are the latest postings I've found. Be sure to contact me with your own ideas as well.

Feature Writer at uCrave.com: Looking for long-term feature writers along the lines of Mashable and Weburbanist on fashion design, gadgets, movies, and music

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Freelance Writing Jobs of the Week

January 10th 2009 22:31

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One of most difficult aspects of being a freelance writer is finding work, so I thought I would start posting some of the most promising job leads I have found in my research. I would also like this blog to become more of a community. Feel free to email me with comments and questions, and I will post them in a Q&A format, kind of like an advice column. Let's talk about freelance writing so that together we can all make more money!

Writer/Editor Business Partners
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