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Blog Traffic
Looking up to pick up some extra traffic to your blog? Create a list of valuable resources for your readers. Not only will you attract traffic from the blogs you link to, but your post (if useful enough) could become viral. »
Take a Break
When you are having trouble with an assignment or other business-related thing, go out and get a cup of joe. Yeah, maybe you already have a whole pot of joe sitting on the counter, or, maybe you don’t like joe…whatever. Just get up and outta your house and get some perspective on whatever is... »
Your Pride and Your Prejudice
There is a difference between valuing your time enough to set reasonable prices for your work and thinking that you are some omnipotent ruler’s gift to the industry. There are many amazing writers nipping at your heels who simply don’t know how to value their own writing. Many of them are just as smart,... »
Put a Bull’s Eye on Your Target Client
Everything you do in your business should be to appeal to, attract, and score your target client. When you create a portfolio, network, market, query, whatever, your goal is to be appealing to your client. So before you make any decisions or take any action, try to think about how your target client will... »
Free (or almost) Marketing Resources
Trying to market your business on a shoe string budget? Here is a list of free, or almost free, resources to help. Remember though, nothing beats elbow grease when you are trying to market your business. »
Nichify Your Niche
You probably know that it is easier to find clients, charge decent prices, and establish yourself as an authority when you choose a niche to write in. But did you know you can make your niche even…nichier? For instance, let’s say you are a science writer. What if you instead became an earth science... »
Paypal Invoices
If you want to get paid quickly, use Paypal for your invoicing. It’s free, allows you to give a full breakdown of the charges, and the invoice is emailed to your client along with a big “Pay it now” type button that makes payment super easy. The only problem I have with them is... »
Clutter
I am not someone who works well around clutter—but I am someone who invariably collects it. I never read newspapers on the day they come out, but can’t bear to recycle them before I’ve read them; same thing with the mail. The resulting piles of unread crap make me feel pressured and disorganized when... »
Remove Distractions
I have heard this time and time again, mostly from female freelance writers, “It’s impossible for me to work unless the house is clean.” I understand and agree…sort of. With pets, spouses, children and whatever else going on in your home, it’s almost impossible to guarantee that your home will be spotless every time... »
It’s All Relative
Once your relatives realize you are a writer, it may be come open “free work request” season. From proofreading your nephew’s term paper to writing an online dating profile for your newly divorced brother, your talents will be called upon. When this happens, remember that your time and your talent is valuable. If you want... »
