February 2010

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I sing the praises of Google’s Google Alerts tool regularly. It definitely makes my job as a freelance writer and a professional easier.

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Oh joy! Another book from James Chartrand — I could hardly wait to open my review copy. Write For the Web is an 86 page e-book which answers new freelance writers’ questions about writing web content and launching successful freelancing careers. It’s written in James’s no-nonsense style and is divided ...

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While economic cutbacks may have benefited many freelancers there is one consequence that is not so welcome — when your client has a cash flow crunch and can’t pay you. What do you do in a case like this? Here are some ways to work out your next course of ...

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Last week I shared five tips for filling the gaps in your writing schedule and this week I wanted to suggest specific ways to go about drumming up work quickly. Maybe you’ve got a gap in your schedule or maybe you need to make some extra money quickly. Not everyone will agree with me about these methods but here are some things I do when I want to drum up some work.

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When I started freelancing, I said yes to pretty much every job that came along. My reasons for doing so were that: I needed the publishing credits for my resume I needed the money I didn’t know when the next job was going to come along It made sound financial ...

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Suggestions for how to fill the time when you have gaps in your freelance writing schedule.

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Sub-contracting writing work out on occasion could help you tremendously. It could also go horribly wrong…

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I pride myself on never missing a deadline. Lots of people – both writers and clients – ask me how I do it. Let me tell you a story that showed me what to do. Several years ago I was working as the editor of a monthly magazine. The editorial ...

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The folks at PrintRunner ha ve offered to give away 250 free business cards each to two readers of Get Paid To Write Online. The cards on offer are full color, glossy or matte, front + back printing, though you will have to pay for shipping. About PrintRunner PrintRunner offers ...

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This paid to blog opportunity came in by email from Mary Ward (contact details below). I’m posting it here in case you’re interested – Sharon I Will Pay You To Let Me Post To Your Blog What I am looking for is bloggers with fairly established blogs who are willing ...

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