Category Archives: Writer Resources

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  Twittered Out: Twitter Basics

  Posted on June 23, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Writer Resources

  Confused about Twitter? I don’t blame you. Such a simple thing, yet, there’s so much to learn and so little time. Recently, I gathered up my Twitter wisdom from almost a year of use and gave an hour or so consultation with a new client. Since I believe in the power of educating others, I [...]

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  Excelling at the Elevator Speech

  Posted on March 30, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Business of Freelance Writing, Writer Issues Solved, Writer Resources

  photo by: Express Monorail Have you ever been stunned like a deer-caught-in-the headlights when someone asks you, “What you do for a living?” Well I have and I can’t plea ignorance on this one! All over the web, articles on creating an elevator speech have been popping up. I’ve seen them, read them, but failed [...]

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  A Pen for Your Thoughts

  Posted on March 19, 2010 by brandiwplogin in Writer Resources

  This may be a silly question, but I have to ask – what do you write with? Do you have a favorite tool to get your juices flowing? It could be a pen or pencil, but some prefer typewriter or computer. I’ll admit that I’ve had somewhat of a fetish of pens and vintage typewriters [...]

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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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  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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