All Entries in the "Freelance Writing Articles" Category
How Long Is Your Outgoing?
I know that as freelance writers, a vast majority of our communications with clients and other folks is done through email. With that said, most of us do keep a business phone line for those occasions when talking directly to a client will be the most productive alternative. When was the last time you thought [...]
I Don’t Tolerate Much
I must be getting old. I’ve turned into a ind of curmudgeon. I’m finding that as I go along, I’m a lot less tolerant of stuff. Aren’t we supposed to mellow with age? Seems to be going the opposite direction for me. In my younger days, I think I was pretty happy-go-lucky overall. I think [...]
The Politics of Writing
We’ve all heard the admonishment to be careful what you post on Facebook and Twitter. We are reminded that employers frequently check these sites to find out about a prospective employee. Okay. I’m down with that. If all of someone’s posts indicate they are a knucklehead then as an employer I would probably have second [...]
The Ten Commandments of Writing
Thou Shalt Write – Every day without fail. This, above all else is what makes you a writer. Thou Shalt Not Steal – If you put your name on it, it better be yours. At no time in the history of writing has it been easier to plagiarize. Tempting as it may be, don’t do [...]
Where Do Writing Ideas Come From?
I have a few blogs that I write articles for. The commitment isn’t all that huge, really. It amounts to a dozen or so obligatory articles for my paying clients. Once I add the articles I should write for my own blog, I’m looking at about 20 articles a month. At first blush this doesn’t [...]
Preparing To Write
I was having an extended Twitter session last night when one of my followers asked what I do to get focused. This got me thinking about what I do to get prepared to write. My rock-solid answer is… It depends. Sometimes I’ve got a clear vision of an inspired writing session and I just sit [...]
The Bright Side Of Freelance Writing
In my post last week I pointed out some of the things that you would be giving up by pursuing your freelance writing dream. The flip side of that coin is that there is some pretty cool stuff about being a freelance writer. Let’s talk about it a bit. The good stuff: Freedom – Do [...]
What Have You Given Up To Freelance?
I like being a freelance writer. In my wildest dreams I never imagined someone would pay me to write. I’ve been fortunate enough to have some pretty good gigs laid at my feet and I’ve engaged with some of the coolest people around. With that said, there are some sacrifices to be made as a [...]
Freelance Writing Resources
Working as a freelance writer, stuck in front of the computer for hours on end can be tough. Seems like you’re all alone in the great big world. In front of you sits a portal to the entire rest of the world. This world contains a cornucopia of resources to help you through your freelance [...]
Do your writing skills ever go away?
In the last six months or so, my writing has been dwindling. I find that more and more I am second guessing my writing. I write a lot less than I did even a year ago and lately it seems that maybe the chops have fallen to the wayside a bit. I’m a bit unsure [...]
Know Your Limits
A lot of folks who get into freelance writing think that the sky is the limit. If the grammar is good, the prose is readable, the voice is engaging, then everything will fall into place for a long and fruitful freelance writing career. It’s a nice thought but it’s not exactly steeped in reality. Limits [...]
The Ratatouille Writer
One of my daughter’s favorite movies is Ratatouille. Hence, it is one we watch often. In case you are not familiar, it is an animated story about a special rat who finds himself cooking in a famous restaurant in Paris. The name of the restaurant is Gusteau’s and the owner of the restaurant had a [...]
Put The Fun Back Into Your Freelance Writing
I gotta tell ya, sometimes freelance writing is a drag. Facing the prospect of a dozen articles you don’t give a rip about will sour up anyone’s bowl of Cheerios. String a bunch of assignments together like this and you could find yourself on the edge and not having much fun. So, here are some [...]
How To Become A Freelance Writer
Let’s get right to it. Have your head examined. Don’t worry, self examination is okay. You need to engage in some honest and serious introspection. You need to examine if you are ready and willing to get your head in the game. If you can’t commit fully to being a freelance writer, then you should [...]
The College of Freelancing
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to go speak at my girl’s second grade class on Career Day. Up until the day before, I had pretty much no idea what I was going to talk about in terms of being a writer. Ultimately I decided to spend the 15 minutes of fame talking about [...]
Freelance Rocks
In our ongoing effort to leave no stone unturned when it comes to all things freelance, today we’re going to explore some of the freelance rocks you should consider looking under to help you find more freelance work. Rock #1 – Local stuff. A lot of freelance writers get so hooked up to the web [...]
Should You Be A Full Time Freelance Writer?
I don’t know. Should you? The answer for each person is different. This is not a one-size-fits-all situation. The important thing is for you to do what is right for you and your own particular situation. It’s all too easy to listen to quotes and advice from gurus about jumping in with both feet, but [...]
What To Do When The Writing Sucks
The Editor at an organization I belong to posted a dilemma on one of the forum boards the other day. The organization is 100% ad free and does a lot of independent reviews on a variety of items that are of interest to the membership. It’s kind of a great system because the reviews are [...]
