Monthly Archives: November 2009

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  How to Protect Yourself as a Writer

  Posted on November 24, 2009 by brandiwplogin in Freelance Writing, Writer Resources

  photo by Dunechaser What’s one airline safety guideline we could all listen to as freelance writers? Take care of yourself first, then help others. It’s a rule that needs repeating especially since there are a ton of scams out there. It’s hard enough working as a freelancer, marketing your skills, and defeating your inner demons [...]

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  Honesty Not Wanted: Keep Your Mouth Shut Please

  Posted on November 20, 2009 by brandiwplogin in Freelance Writing, Writer Challenges

  Martha Stewart’s recent rant about FoodNetwork star and talk show host Raechel Ray got me thinking, “Is it better to be honest or keep your mouth shut?” As a freelance writer, sometimes you work with people who are unprofessional or difficult. Is it ever a good idea to state honestly how you feel about the [...]

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  A Christmas Wish List for Writers

  Posted on November 15, 2009 by brandiwplogin in Freelance Writing, Holidays

  The December issue of The Writer magazine inspired this holiday post on goods to grab especially for writers. If you’re bewildered about what to get your fellow writer friend or you’re jonesing for a few writer gifts yourself, keep reading for my Top 5 List of Christmas Gifts for Writers:

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  What Acting as a Reporter Has Taught Me

  Posted on November 12, 2009 by brandiwplogin in Freelance Writing

  photo by: RogueSun Media I say “acting” because that’s what all writers feel at some point in their careers. That we are all acting, pulling the wool over everyone’s eyes, pretending that we are actual writers when there are days we wonder if we’ll ever really deserve the title. That’s how I felt on the [...]

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  Amazingly Free Resources for Writers

  Posted on November 9, 2009 by brandiwplogin in Writer Resources

  Yes the best things in life are free. If only we could still get things for free in this worsening economy. Well I’m making Monday a whole lot better by letting you in on my secret stash of free resources for writers. After spending last week scouring the web, I compiled this Christmas list of [...]

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  Books for the Beginning Writer

  Posted on November 5, 2009 by brandiwplogin in Writer Resources

  photo by: flyzipper I promised a list filled with books that have helped me get a jump start into the field of freelance writing. This is a short list but I will expand as I get more books in my arsenal. Starting Your Career as a Freelance Writer by Moira Anderson Allen. This book is [...]

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  How I Got Over My Fear of Writing Queries

  Posted on November 5, 2009 by brandiwplogin in Freelance Writing

  photo by Pieter Musterd The wheels started turning a year ago. My dream of being a freelance writer was beginning to come into fruition. But there was something amiss. My career never really took off until a few months ago after I left a cubicle job for freelance freedom. Part of it was a disbelief [...]

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  Beginning Writer Resources

  Posted on November 4, 2009 by brandiwplogin in Business of Freelance Writing, Freelance Writing

  photo by: Tomm (hmm at Rosa tint) Over the past 3 months I’ve learned more as a freelance writer, than I ever did working in a cubicle. Learning things that I’m passionate about is fun and so I’ve been absorbing everything around me, attempting to learn as much about the freelance writing world as I [...]

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  Goodbye October, Hello November

  Posted on November 2, 2009 by brandiwplogin in Freelance Writing, Writing

  photo by: HarryAlverson It’s time to say goodbye to October and hello to November! My how time flies. One of my past co-workers shot me an email, giving me an update on his life. Since I left the corporate world about three months ago, he happily received a promotion. That got me thinking-what have I been [...]

  
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