Category Archives: Freelance Writing

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  WordCount Blogathon 2010 Here I Come!

  Posted on May 5, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Freelance Writing, Writer Challenges

  It’s Day 4 of the 2010 WordCount Blogathon. Here’s a bit of info in case you haven’t heard of it. Reporter, writer, blogger, basically media/publishing entrepreneur, Michelle Rafter created a challenge for herself. In 2008, she blogged every day for the entire month of May. Asking others to join in the fun, she created the [...]

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  5 Ways to Burn Bridges in Business

  Posted on April 1, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Business of Freelance Writing, Freelance Writing

  This post will cover the five things you shouldn’t do (not including the basics like failing to do any work for a client or refusing to pay a freelancer) if you want a healthy, happy long-term and profitable business relationship. Whether you’re a freelancer or a start-up looking to hire a freelancer, there are a few things [...]

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  Fun Friday Question for Freelancers (Say that Three Times Fast)

  Posted on March 26, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Freelance Writing, Writer Tips

  photo by: kevindooley It’s the end of another long week freelancers. And on this freelance Friday, I must ask, “What do you do to decompress?” I know how it goes. You’re toiling away at your computer, making phone calls, coming up with creative queries, networking, marketing your services and spending the spare time you have [...]

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  The Free in Freelance Writing

  Posted on March 15, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Freelance Writing, Writer Issues Solved

  Ever wonder what the “free” in freelance writer stands for? Is it free for freedom? Or free as in non-paying? According to Dictionary.com, the word came from the 1820s meaning medieval mercenary warrior. And later referring to journalism in 1882. What a long way we’ve come from the original meaning. Or have we? As freelance [...]

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  Guest Post: Writing Lessons I Learned Twice

  Posted on March 8, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Dreams, Freelance Writing, Guest Blogs

  I’m happy to welcome super talented writer and owner of the fabulous a.k.a. writer blog, Jesaka Long! Although I haven’t had the chance to meet Jesaka in person, I’ve had the fortune of networking with Jesaka online and feel lucky to have done so. Jesaka is not only a talented writer, but has become a [...]

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  Keeping the Faith

  Posted on February 4, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Freelance Writing, Writer Issues Solved

  Part of the gift and the challenge with being a freelance writer is not knowing what comes next. While you may be riding the wave of good fortune this month, you may be drowning the next. Although there is the rare writer who radiates an envious and endless optimism, most of us struggle day to [...]

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  An Important Lesson for Writers from Mr. Walt Disney

  Posted on December 14, 2009 by brandiwplogin in Dreams, Freelance Writing, Writer Challenges

  A writer could learn a thing or two from Mr. Walt Disney. My husband and I attended the Walt Disney Family Museum in the Presidio area of San Francisco this weekend. You can read my overall impression of the museum here. But if you’re a writer or author, stick around, this post is for you! [...]

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  Beginning Writer’s Dilemma: How to Survive as a Freelance Writer

  Posted on December 10, 2009 by brandiwplogin in Business of Freelance Writing, Freelance Writing, Writer Issues Solved

  I was talking with a fellow writer the other day and then it hit me. We were both striving for the same thing-to make a living as a freelance writer. But we had very different ways of reaching our goal. For me, business is a lot slower. I really want to focus on magazine and [...]

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  Fears of a Beginning Writer

  Posted on December 3, 2009 by brandiwplogin in Freelance Writing, Writer Challenges

  One thing I love about freelance writing, besides the writing itself, is how there are SO many opportunities for self-growth. Confronting our inner fears, for example, is one of them. And in every freelance writer’s bag, there is an array of fears to pick from. There’s the fear of rejection, for example. To the beginning [...]

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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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