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Plan For The Slow Season
If you are just starting out as a freelance writer you may not know about the “slow season”. For many, the time between Thanksgiving and the Superbowl is notoriously dead in terms of finding new work. That doesn’t mean jobs aren’t out there, but be prepared to look a little harder during this time.... »
Start With What You Know
One great piece of freelance writing advice is so easy that most people miss it: start with what you know. Writing about subjects that you have had experience with will give you an edge–you will know where to go for information and you will automatically sound more authoritative. For example, if you are a... »
Networking 101
As a freelance writer you will need to learn how to network. The good news is getting started is easy. Try out some of these groups for starters: Local Chamber of Commerce Area writers groups Small business networking groups in your town Online groups for writers Networking is important because you can get the word out about your services... »
Full Time Freelance
Are you thinking about going full-time as a freelance writer? If so, here are some solid suggestions you can use to help pave the way: Go part-time first if possible. Work your way up to dropping other income as you get gigs. Save, save, save. If you can, put a few bucks away for the transition. Get... »
Do I Need A Degree To Be A Writer?
Many ask, few believe when you tell them a freelance writer does NOT need a diploma of any kind. While it is true that freelance writing for medical journals and other highly specialized publications do require degrees in the field of concern, as a general rule you don’t need a degree to write for magazines,... »
