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Food and Freelancers
Sitting on your bum all day, eating quick-grab foods and neglecting fresh and raw fruits and veggies is a huge mistake that many freelancers make. Yeah, I know that Ding Dong is way more appealing than an apple, but with the apple you get nutrients that sharpen your thinking skills, hone your focus, and... »
The Signature Block
If you are like most writers and do a lot of your work via e-mail you should have a signature block. This tool is a text block that can be created to insert itself at the end of every e-mail you send. It should include things such as: Your full name Your mailing addy Your website Your phone... »
E-mail On The Go?
If you are making a living as a writer, missing an e-mail can be a very big deal. You can lose out on an assignment or respond too late to set up an important interview. If you can afford it, consider getting a phone that allows you to check e-mail on the go. That way you’ll never miss... »
Idea Folders
In order to keep track of all my ideas, I keep both electronic and physical idea folders. That way, any articles or studies I want to use as sources or inspirations for blog posts and articles are kept in a central location easy to reach when I’m ready to write. »
Pets and Writing from Home
This morning I woke to find cat puke in my slipper. Now, as I write this, there is a cat sleeping on my desk between me and my keyboard. These cats are all up in my grill all day–but it’s actually gotten better since I took a few steps to accommodate my cats in... »
Pass On Passive Voice
If you don’t know what passive voice is, it’s well worth your while to learn. Editors see this type of writing as lazy, and if you get in the habit of using active voice instead, your writing will sound better. Start polishing your writing today by taking a look at this resource on passive voice. »
Keeping Finances Straight
As a new writer you may not think twice about depositing a check in your personal bank account, but as you begin to work at this career seriously, it is smart to open a separate account for your writing. Keeping track of both money out and money in can get very confusing once you get... »
How Do I Win Jobs at Freelance Job Bidding Sites?
This is a question that many are dying to know the answer to—how DO you get the job at a freelance bidding site? There is an avalanche of replies to every job post, most willing to offer their services for peanuts. But like most things in life, you get what you pay for. Our advice–don’t... »
