July 2007

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Sometimes you just can’t get a flow going. It’s been one of those days for me. I have tons of writing deadlines, but am coming down with a bug. My head feels fuzzy and I have found it difficult to untangle my thoughts. However, I have still had to write. ...

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I love StumbleUpon and every now and then I go stumbling while I take a break from my latest assignments. Here five of my recent Stumbles: 1. Most good writers want to avoid clichés. Cliches: Avoid Them Like The Plague helps you do just that with a list of some ...

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There’s a great article on Poewar about freelance writing. It’s called: Successful Freelance Writers Are Like Pirates Pirates like to have things stored away for a rainy day. They bury their treasure under two trees that form an X. They keep weapons and a rowboat in a cave. They have ...

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Blogsvertise is one of my favourite paid to blog programs. Although it started small, and there were very few opportunities, it has provided a steady, if tiny, income stream for the past year or so. One of the reasons why I like Blogsvertise is because their system makes it very ...

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Deb Ng had an interesting post on her blog yesterday: Freelance web writing wages: What is fair? Nowadays, $30 is considered a nice sum to receive for 500 to 1000 words on the web. In fact, many of the content writers I know would love to receive $20 for a ...

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Jennifer Mattern has published a great article on When to Turn Down Freelance Writing Jobs. She says: It can be hard to turn down writing jobs, especially if you really need the money. But that’s life in freelance writing. Chances are that you’re going to struggle early on. It’s how ...

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The first ever Carnival of Internet Pros is up, and a GPTW entry is in it! This carnival is organized by Raj Dash of Performancing, so there’s bound to be plenty of good info for people looking to make the most of their internet experience. I’ve found a few posts ...

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Ever wondered how to make sure that you get top dollar for your writing services? As freelance writers we are constantly trying to find a way to get fair pay for our writing. 7 Ways to Wipe Out Price Resistance by Steve Slaunwhite gives some tips on how to do ...

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Here’s my latest on Garden and Hearth. Three Quick Ways To Create Freelance Writing Clips As a new freelance writer, it is often difficult to provide freelance writing clips when applying for writing jobs. Writing clients want to see examples of your work before they hire you, but if you ...

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Blogitive was the first paid to blog program I used, so it’s a good place to kick off my series of reviews. I signed up with Blogitive about 15 months ago and the honeymoon period was great. In the early stages, Blogitive would provide a link and you could write ...

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Just before I went away, I applied to join Gack Ink, the bring your own blog network. I did this because I have seen a lot of quality blogs there (and I like the paint splotch icon, which is a bonus). While wading through my email today, I found one ...

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One comment I’ve heard from countless authors is, ‘I have no time to read anymore.’ This is a sad state, because the moment a writer stops reading they stop learning how to write. Many of today’s writers believe they do not need a basic understanding of the classics to become ...

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On the surface, Squidoo.com may look like a free way to create a minisite and share information with others. In its simplest form, that is exactly what it is. But there are a lot of other ways you can benefit from having a Squidoo lens. First Page on Google One ...

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It’s been a while since I’ve written about getting paid to blog. It’s no secret that I enjoy making money from blogging, whether it’s blogging for clients or on my own account. Yet I haven’t submitted this blog to any of the paid blogging companies I use on other blogs. ...

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One of the most baffling, and disappointing aspects of novel writing is the rejection letter. Many new writers are frustrated after receiving 5, 10, and even 20 rejection letters. Writers are told not to be disheartened, or quit submitting their manuscript to publishers.There is a better way to become published, ...

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My friend and colleague Sharon Hurley Hall told me that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I wasn’t sure if I should be flattered or annoyed when she pointed me towards a blog she found that closely resembled something I recently wrote. I recently inspired someone else who started ...

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I’ll be on the road next week, but I’ve got a treat for you. I’ve lined up guest posts from three of my writing friends and colleagues. Their writing is always worth reading, and I am privileged that they have agreed to post on this blog. Dana Prince, Suzanne James ...

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I had a thought about what most freelance writers want from their lives, so I jotted a few notes down and put them on my WritingLife blog. How do you plan your freelance writing career? Is it simply about working till your fingers fall off, grabbing every job that comes ...

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