A writer’s guide to career reinvention
Are you ready for a change? If you’ve been thinking of jumping out of your current occupation and into a new one – like freelancing – here’s a little inspiration. From December to February, I helped produce Reinvent Yourself, a series on career reinvention for BlogHer, the women’s blog network (Editor’s Note: I’m also a [...]
How to write a guest post for WordCount
Everything you need to know about contributing to WordCount: Freelancing in the Digital Age, Michelle Rafter’s blog for self-employed writers.
Top 50 content marketers – and why freelancers should care
Mine this list of top content marketing companies for freelance writing and editing work.
Guest post: 5 steps to freelance awesomeness
The biggest obstacle to getting your writing business to the next level could be – you. Here’s how to get over yourself.
Dear WordCount: What should I charge for copywriting work?
This is the latest installment of Dear WordCount, an advice column that answers your questions about writing, blogging and running a freelance business. Dear WordCount: A client is asking if I can produce 500-word articles they would post under their name for a trade association. Another client asked me to write and produce a four-page, [...]
Next #wclw chat Jan. 25 – supercharge your freelance writing income
Being a freelance writer doesn’t mean taking a vow of poverty. If you know how to work the system – and just plain work – you can generate a more than comfortable income as a self-employed freelance writer. I know - I hit six figures in 2010 and 2011 when the economy was still hurting [...]
10 ways to cut costs from your freelance writing business
Part 2 of this two-part series on running a more profitable freelance business looks at how to reduce operating costs so you keep more of your hard-earned cash.
10 ways to boost your freelance writing income in 2012
Part 1 of a 2-part series on running a more profitable freelance business spells out how to increase your writing income.
Reminder: Almost New Year’s Eve Party #wclw writer chat
Writers, join us a 10 a.m. PST to talk about what you accomplished in 2011 and your goals for 2012. On Twitter, use hashtag #wclw to follow the conversation.
Don’t be that freelancer: The letter of introduction as ego trip
Use a letter of introduction to subtly entice an editor to work with you or buy your story, not bang them over the head with how great you are.
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