This post was inspired by David Hochman, a Los Angeles freelance writer and the leader of UPOD, a Yahoo group for writers. In this post on his blog today, Hochman writes about the three words never to say to a writer: “How’s it coming?” As someone who’s worked as an editor and writer, I’ve probably said […]
Get paid to tweet
Read a snippet from a Q&A freelance writer April Choi did with me for Ebyline about getting paid to tweet, then follow the link to the original post.
Top tax tips for freelancers
Some freelancers keep expense receipts in a shoe box to deliver to their accountant before April 15. Others snap pictures of receipts with a smartphone to file into an electronic expense reimbursement app. Whichever camp you’re in, there’s no getting around taxes. Freelancers especially need to track income, expenses and deductions because ain’t nobody else […]
The best of WordCount October 2011 posts
Popular posts of the past month: interview tips, obituaries re-imagined, Annie Proulx on writing, changes at Demand Media, breaking into freelancing and more.
Dear WordCount: How do I break into freelance writing?
This installment of the Dear WordCount advice column looks at how a true beginner can get started in the writing business.
Reminder: #wclw chat @ 10 am PT on taxes for freelancers
Attorney, columnist and former IRS special agent Julian Block answers your tax questions.