Archive for August, 2010
A Call For Your Worst
I love being a freelance writer. One of my favorite things about being a freelance writer is the chance I get to meet some really great clients. I’m a bit disappointed that I may not ever get to meet a lot of these folks in person. A great client is a joy and makes all [...]
The Online-Offline Chestnut
I’m not sure how much debate really exists about this. I have seen one or two blogs arguing on this topic, and the issue surrounding the pros and cons of online versus offline freelance writing nowadays would surely have to favour the online argument in terms of your chances of earning regular money, if not [...]
The Freelance Writer’s Bookshelf
If you were to visit the home of a professional in most any field, chances are they have a bookshelf of books relating to their line of work. For some folks, these books are merely the dusty textbook relics of college days past. For others, the books are obviously well used and in fact may [...]
Ten of The Silliest Reasons For Not Being a Freelance Writer
If you are reading this article, chances are you are already a freelance writer and you can relate to this list. There is also a chance that maybe you are sitting on the fence, trying to decide on which side you’d like to land. If that’s the case, maybe this list will help. Your writing [...]
Miserable Old Bugger
It is commonly reported that novelists come up with story ideas by asking “What if …?”. Actually, it doesn’t help with producing story ideas; it just provides a way of focusing a general feeling that an idea may be useful into a sales pitch you might throw at a potential publisher. I’m 44 years old [...]
It’s Not Just About The Writing
Of course, freelance writers are concerned about the business of writing. It pays the bills, it provides us a sense of purpose, and deep in our hearts we know it is what we are meant to do. For a freelance writing business, writing is the foundation. A good foundation is layered with supporting materials as [...]
