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Good Writing is Worth More than 0.04c per Word

June 24th 2011 07:53

So, I've started looking for writing gigs again. And it strikes me that the amount of decent paying jobs has declined considerably. On the other hand, I could apply for an endless amount of extremely low paying projects.

40$ for 1000 words? Really? Sometimes I wonder if I should just stick with my less than ideal yet well-paid office job.

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Posted By: Sonya 1 - Category: writing

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Writing Contest for Freelancer Writers

January 25th 2010 22:07

I've put up a post on Writing Words that should be interesting for freelance writers, too: There's a writing contest about writing.

The deadline is on Sunday and there's an entry fee. The winning entry will receive £100 and will be published in the first edition of Leaf Books Magazine, other entries may also make it into the magazine.

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Posted By: Sonya 1 - Category: miscellaneous, writing

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Follow Freelance Tips on Twitter

January 18th 2010 22:18

I set up a Twitter account for this blog. If you use Twitter, follow me @fltnet.

Twitter, if used smartly, is a good for job leads. I've already created a list for freelance jobs. Feel free to suggest other users worth adding to this list.

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Posted By: Sonya 1 - Category: writing

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Freelance Tips is Back

January 17th 2010 21:49

I did a brief stint as the Freelance Tips blogger in late 2007 and I had big plans. Then real life happened. Now I'm back, though, and the big plans with me.

For tonight, I just want to leave you with a couple of questions and an assignment: Are you standing in the way of your own success? Do you think you don't have what it takes to launch your freelance career, write guest posts on successful blogs or apply for higher-paying freelance gigs? If that is you, make a list of your writing achievements - I bet you'll find that you've achieved more already than you were aware of. Remember that the next time you find a gig which is right up your street and go for it.

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Posted By: Sonya 1 - Category: writing

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Middle Menu Section

December 25th 2008 01:03

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Posted By: Sonya 1 - Category: freelance tips, writing

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The Myth of Writer's Block

December 23rd 2008 02:13

I just read a great book on writing called How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing by Paul Silvia (ISBN 978-1591477433; American Psychological Association, 2007). Although the book is aimed at academic writers such as college students and professors, I found a great deal of valuable information for freelance writers as well. Silvia takes the position that writing is a mundane task and should be approached as a job that must be completed. This differs greatly from other writing books that teach reluctant writers how to be “inspired” or get in touch with their “inner writer.” Silvia simply says, “Hey, writing sucks. Here’s how to get words on paper.”

I like Silvia’s no-nonsense approach to writing. He says that for academic writers (and in our case, professional writers), there is no such thing as writer’s block. Unlike poets and novelists, we don’t have to wait for inspiration. We need to just sit down and start writing. This advice helps us freelance writers because sometimes we tend to be too critical of our own work. If we become perfectionists, nothing will ever get written. This book helps writers understand that sometimes “good” is simply “good enough.” We don’t have to write brilliant prose. We just have to get the information to our readers

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Posted By: Momniscient - Category: writing

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New Year's Resolutions for Freelance Writers

December 21st 2008 19:20

With 2009 just around the corner, I thought I would share some great New Year's Resolutions that every freelance writer should adopt. With these simple tips, you are sure to grow your freelance writing career in the coming year.

1. Develop a business plan. Freelancing is a business just like any other, and the key to any successful business is a solid business plan. If you don't already have one, visit the U.S. Small Business Administration for tips on how to write a business plan. A plan will give you specific goals to reach in 2009 and keep you focused on your priorities. It will also provide a marketing strategy

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Posted By: Momniscient - Category: writing

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Break the Block: Tip #44

October 17th 2008 11:59

Follow this prompt to help break or prevent writer’s block. Use your word processor, your blog, or handwrite this out. Remember that whatever works best for you will yield the best results.

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Posted By: Jenn Hollowell - Category: writing

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