Morning Links: Amazing Sand Castles

Let’s kick things off with one of the greatest passive-aggressive notes I’ve ever seen ... to catch up on your Coach reruns. * I’ve been searching for a witty Canadian freelance writer (or two) to work on a series of stories about Canadian history, political scandals, roadside attractions [more...]

Date: 2008-08-29 07:20:43

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Been Stiffed? Steps to Getting Paid

There's been a lot of talk lately about slow paying or *gasp* non-paying markets and what a writer should do when this happens. It's a dilemma that practically every business faces. And as a freelance writer, you're certainly ... to remind him that copyright does not transfer to him until the work has been paid for in full. Make sure [more...]

Date: 2009-01-24 13:00:00

50 Ways for Writers to Find Article Ideas

January 22, 2009 @ 12:00 pm · Filed under mind mapping, Freelance Writing, advice, planning, writing, work One of the joys (and frustrations) of being a freelance writer contributing to multiple magazines, newspapers, and websites is the need to come up with a constant flow of new ideas for articles.This is not always an easy task by any [more...]

Date: 2009-01-22 12:00:14

Blogging as a professional gig

Since Rebecca recently ventured to the world of self-employment as a social media consultant, ... been learning a lot from Rebecca’s and other’s experiences. Michael Kwan is a freelance writer himself ... posts, where she touched on this very issue. As of right now, I have been offered some freelance [more...]

Date: 2008-07-26 14:30:55

Will Cross Adorn Coca-Cola Cans This Christmas?

The crescent moon and star — yes, the same symbol featured on the flags of so many Muslim countries — is an internationally-recognized symbol of ... .  Excluding the salutation, my e-mail was worded as follows: I’m a freelance writer and am pursuing an article on using religious symbols on commercial product packaging.  As I understand ATTIK.com [more...]

Date: 2008-08-18 18:15:45

What’s an intellectual worker’s real overhead?

Over at The Copyeditor’s Desk, TM opines that a freelance editor working from home does business with a very low overhead: a computer, ... will put you in a position to freelance as an editor, a writer, a graphic artist, or a computer ... pursuits than just hardware, software, and some office supplies. The truth is, none of us can do our jobs [more...]

Date: 2008-09-04 23:29:40

Article Marketing

by Justin Harrison Marketing an article involves developing the article and publishing it with the aim of getting higher credibility of your ... pertinent facts on a related topic. Freelance writers are able to write your articles if you don’t feel ... . Similar to other advertising efforts, if this is the route you take you must have an excellent [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 09:00:27

Moving up the Career Ladder in Tough Times

by Robin Maxwell With the economy in crisis, and daily news of massive layoffs, many of us are worried about hanging on to our jobs ... , you can make yourself one of them. About the Author: Robin Maxwell is a freelance writer based in Florida ... . And, the higher up the employment pyramid you go, the more important it is to be well organized. 10 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 11:29:29

Enjoying YOUR Quiet Time

photo credit: samglover If your typical day is anything like mine, ... and Technology. She is a freelance writer and is currently working on writing her first book ... is a homeschool mom of three, after having taught in public schools for over ten years. She has a bachelor’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:14:57

Help for Overcoming Personal Debt

by Eileen King The world economy has recently gone from bad to worse. Nearly everyone is experiencing economic difficulties ... -based freelance writer whose areas of interest include ... will need “get real” about your debt. Do you know exactly how much you owe? Or, what interest rates [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 09:01:48

I’ve Arrived…

…in Washington, D.C., for the annual conference of the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) ... , Freelance Science & Technology Writer For readers who happen to be in the area, stop by and say ... : Writing On Research Increasingly, reporting scientific research can be like walking through a minefield [more...]

Date: 2008-08-21 00:16:52

On Writing and Poetry Harry Calhoun in Conversation

“This is just brilliant. The whole interview is incredible I’m REALLY appreciative of some seriously good advice from a fellow writer.” Mark Howell, Senior Writer, Solares HillHarry Calhoun’s picture could appear beside ... and was a widely published freelance article and literary essay writer in the 80s and 90s. In addition [more...]

Date: 2009-01-25 12:36:12

Balance? What Balance?

Our new Wii Fit has uncovered my great secret and is loudly proclaiming it to anyone within view of the TV screen: "You have poor balance ... freelance writer who contributes to the family budget modestly, but I fear that I'm a long way away from realizing that goal. In order to stay the course and finish the race, I'm going to need to work [more...]

Date: 2009-01-24 03:47:00

SEO Case Study: From Zero to a Hero in One Month

Two years ago it became fairly popular to create small, niche content sites  for purposes of adsense or affiliate programs monetization ... a freelance writer. Many are available on the Internet and prices can vary from $2 to $200 per article ... can not be promoted, only the amount of work involved may be bigger.Install WordPress, Theme [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 13:03:10

How to Discover Your Niche and Style

As a freelance writer I must have heard a thousand times. “Write what you know.” But I would expand that phrase to “Write what you know and love ... so with picture-taking. When I entered the photography market I held a spanking new SLR camera ... was born. I named my gallery of photography, “Fairy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-23 10:05:15

Bottle-feeding Could Make Your Baby Overweight

Bottle-feeding Could Make Your Baby Overweight posted on January 17th, 2009 When a woman is pregnant, the first question out of everyone’s lips is, ... D is a freelance writer interested in health issues such as causes of obesity in children Social ... + Credit Casinos + Gambling Commerce Stuff Cycles Design Tips Entertainment World Finance News [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 09:15:46

Are you Afraid to Start a Freelance Writing Career?

Every so often I like to add a post about starting a successful freelance writing career ... and conquer your fears. If you truly want to become a freelance writer nothing should hold you back. No matter ... . The reason for this is simple: a few times per week I receive an email from an aspiring writer [more...]

Date: 2009-01-22 12:34:35

Publishers, Libraries, and Booksellers Threatened by CSPIA

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has stirred up a hornet’s nest by writing a law requiring extensive (and expensive) ... freelance writers and editors are also deeply impacted by CSPIA, NAIWE recommends that you voice ... . Writers and editors don’t need a crystal ball to foresee that childrens’ books are going to become [more...]

Date: 2009-01-22 16:54:06

NYC AMA Motorcycle Clubs host Biker Blood Drive

by LJ James Every February I attend the Annual AMA Biker’s Blood Drive and Party at Harley Davidson of NYC in Long Island City ... :LJ is a freelance writer LJ is always looking at Cool Motorcyle Clothing LJ helps out for a Collection Agency This and other unique content ‘Motorcycle Club’ articles are available with free reprint [more...]

Date: 2009-01-25 09:06:27

20 Questions with a Slashfoodie: Gretchen Roberts

Filed under: Wine, Our BloggersWhen new bloggers join the Slashfood team, we like to make sure they get a proper introduction to our readers ... , what do you do when you're not food blogging? I'm a freelance writer specializing in wine, food, home ... of my work is published in magazines and online, and I do the occasional corporate job. How long [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 10:05:00

Victoria Strauss -- Freelancehomewriters.com

Even if you're not a natural cynic, like me, a good rule to follow if you're a writer is "If it seems too good to be true, it probably is ... ."Why not stay home and get paid for typing on your computer?" the website asks. Freelance Home Writers ... ...the jobs come to me...I don't have to have a resume or writing credits...Oh boy! Oh crap. I'm [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 23:10:00

Weekly Recon, 7/16/08

If you’re a faithful Manga Recon reader, you may have noticed that several new reviewers have joined the team ... Kusek, and Michelle Smith. Here’s what they had to say for themselves: Phil Guie is a freelance writer who lives in Brooklyn, New York. A liberal arts graduate with a degree in English, he is doing [more...]

Date: 2008-07-15 02:53:07

Don’t Panic: What to do when you’re in over your head

So I landed a decent freelance job a few weeks back, writing a piece for a $1/word trade magazine ... that baffled me. I was freaking out. Being a freelance writer is kind of like reliving ... who are willing and able to step in and do the work that needs to be done. Small problem [more...]

Date: 2009-01-22 22:20:34

Introducing Sarah Stevenson, Deputy Editor

Today we meet Sarah Stevenson, Deputy Editor for the Cybils blog: Cybils2008photo I'm a freelance writer and artist, as well as co-founder ( ... , and I do a variety of freelance work in editing and desktop publishing as well. As far as artwork goes, I enjoy ... conference in Portland, helping with the Cybils session. My writing has appeared in web [more...]

Date: 2008-09-23 15:12:08

Work at home telecommuti

Remember legit companies will not ask for a fee. These jobs are not researched however we have experience in weeding out what sounds legit and what ... Contractor (telecommute) Skilled Typist wanted Florida Freelance Energy writer Telecommute Typist ... way.Companies that regularly hire telecommuters Work at home call centers, phone work telemarketin [more...]

Date: 2009-01-23 23:08:00

Introducing :: The Fabulous, Smart & In The Know OBV Writers!

Ashley Ford :: Growing up in Northern California, Ashley developed an appreciation for nature and the environment from an early age ... , Ashley began teaching English and writing to women at a small, technical college. While teaching ... :: Jolene is a freelance writer with a passion for holistic health and beauty. She most recently worked [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 15:55:17

Room to write

CubeSpacePDXThe first time I worked as a freelance writer I shared an apartment with a roommate and had my office in my bedroom ... and several full-time jobs later I once again found myself temporarily working from a desk just a few ... to have a dedicated home office, and for that I am grateful. But I know a lot of work-at-home writers [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 18:48:55

Crafty Creditors Are Making Changes

This is a guest post from Tisha Tolar is a freelance writer providing content for CreditCardAssist ... credit limits slashed up to half the original amount. Another tactic is the increase of interest rates. Back in the day, a customer was subjected to higher interest rates when they missed several payments [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 13:10:23

July 2008: Thanks for Our Sponsors

Just a quick note to thank our sponsors. I am also glad that all of them provide valuable and relevant services for bloggers and webmasters, ... . traffic secrets newsletter Traffic Secrets is the email newsletter by Search Engine expert ... designer or freelance writer, sooner or later you will need to invoice someone for advertising [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 18:11:11

The second annual Points Summer Book Club

Do you think America's on the verge of a permanent energy shortage that will radically change our way of life? ... -- along with Rod Dreher, Tod Robberson and freelance writer Trey Garrison -- and I think other readers ... times ahead, with the end of cheap and plentiful oil. (Careful Points readers may remember his work [more...]

Date: 2008-07-22 22:27:59

Spot.Us Launches Crowd-Funded Journalism Project

David Cohn, winner of a two-year grant in the Knight Foundation News Challenge, officially launches his non-profit, ... , who was an intern and freelance writer with Wired back in 2004. "This is participatory journalism. The only way that journalism works is if the public gets involved. But it's also professional journalism [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 19:08:04

The Sweetest Rose

by Lynda FormanI am eating white cake with white frosting at 9:00AM on a Sunday. It isn't a special occasion, and I've already eaten breakfast ... my lips and swallow the rose whole.6SLynda Forman is a freelance writer in California, who is often a ghostwriter, so you may never see her name credited, yet you may have read her work. She loves cake. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 14:00:00

Interviews in Creativity: Jennifer Worick

Interviews in Creativity is a new series where Jacqueline Wolven chats with creatives to see what helps them stay motivated, ... in meetings and managing a staff. It did not feed my soul the way editing a book or even writing did ... work. Jennifer is a best selling author, consultant, freelance writer, editor, and public speaker [more...]

Date: 2008-10-23 03:18:45

Cursive

The other day we read Stephen Colbourn's story The Lost Ship. It opens with a passage in cursive (pictured above) ... , I couldn't find much about Stephen Colbourn on the web. He is or was a freelance writer associated ... . It's just one more barrier. By what percentage could we raise the national literacy rates [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 16:00:00

Journalists favored Nixon with donations? Maybe. Maybe not

Nixon The Springfield News-Leader’s Chad Livengood had an interesting package over the weekend that focused on the groups who had poured ... editors or publishers for various outstate papers. But also among the contributors were two area ... . (They are former P-D freelance writer Esther Fenning of St. Charles and former writer/editor Sarah Casey [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 05:05:19

Greening the Glossies

The Magazine Publishers of America (MPA) recently launched a campaign to educate readers about the necessity and ease of recycling all magazines ... locate nearby magazine recycling facilities. Libuse Binder is a freelance writer ... Magazines can be made into a variety of paper products including: Newsprint Tissuepaper Boxboard Writing [more...]

Date: 2008-09-01 07:01:32

Mama got a byline

Two days ago there was a 8x5.5, unevenly folded, three-stapled magazine in my mail box, ... I know (I even know one of the other authors through my former job). I don't care that the number ... my hope of becoming a freelance writer (and I am kind of partial to those paying types of jobs, please [more...]

Date: 2009-01-22 13:58:00

Leonardo DiCaprio Sacrifices Trees To Save Polar Bears

Oh, those crazy celebs.  They’ll do anything for a laugh! ... ?  If you’ve read this far, you’ve probably already guessed: This week, freelance writer Philip ... commercial as much as I can.” Not content with reducing his fuel output, he has also come out against [more...]

Date: 2008-07-10 18:57:45

Media bias and decline - Michael Malone

From ABC News' Michael Malone: Media's Presidential Bias and Decline Columnist Michael Malone Looks at Slanted Election Coverage ... (thanks to word processors and spellcheckers) as a very successful freelance writer. I've spent 30 ... for a living, I replied that I was "a writer," because I couldn't bring myself to admit to a stranger [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 10:23:32

Prove Your Worth: Article Marketing for Business

by Jeremy Blackburn Article marketing is one of the many advertising strategies that you can use in order to promote your website on the internet ... these articles for a low price. Many freelance writers and SEO companies will be able to provide ... and why it works. To bring traffic to a website, people use a variety of different advertising [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 22:12:41

Prove Your Worth: Article Marketing for Business

by Jeremy Blackburn Article marketing is one of the many advertising strategies that you can use in order to promote your website on the internet ... these articles for a low price. Many freelance writers and SEO companies will be able to provide ... and why it works. To bring traffic to a website, people use a variety of different advertising [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 11:49:05

Affiliate Site - How Do You Design It

by Anson Hall You may want to consider working as an affiliate marketer ... the contents yourself. It is totally alright for you to hire a freelance writer to help ... . This is of course because you will have a chance to make a lot of money out of it. It is very [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 20:44:42

Practical Guide to Clear Thought Ep.5

Thought is learning new facts.Here are some new (at least to me) facts. The Alexander Technique corrects posture, breathing and muscular tension ... his opinion on an issue.Thank you for visiting this blog. The writer is a freelance argumentologist ... exchange rates in the European Community. Milinda is the Indian name for Menander, the Greek ruler [more...]

Date: 2009-01-22 06:48:00

June 2008 Most Popular Articles

Happy 4th of July to all the U.S. readers. Below you will find the most popular articles of the past month; check them out if you missed any ... , but is considering using a pen name for other work. PC Vitals for Every Freelance Writer: If you’ve ... of Writing Software You Should Know About: Of course, all you really need in order to write is a notebook [more...]

Date: 2008-07-04 16:37:16

Cosmopolitan Responds To Scarlett Johansson Mix Up

Blame it on the freelancer!! UK's Cosmopolitan Magazine has finally responded to the allegations that their entire interview with Scarlett ... from a freelance writer who swore he interviewed the actress... and they believed him.  "UK ... journalist regarding the actress’s marriage. We ran these quotes in good faith with the understanding [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 14:13:00

Police Dog Recovering After Stabbing Attack

UncategorizedJanuary 22nd, 2009 A Memphis police dog named Gunner is recovering from multiple stab wounds he suffered while chasing down a burglary ... to full story Freelance Writers and Content aggregated by Dog NewsLeave a ReplyName (required)Mail ... with two men caught carrying a large-screen TV from the business about 2 a.m. Wednesday. Police say [more...]

Date: 2009-01-22 19:33:00

Tomorrow's energy source: Tapping the amazing power of breasts

Filed under: Sex Sells, Entrepreneurship, Extracurriculars, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, ... -support bra can travel up to 35 inches during exercise. When combined with nanowire-based fabrics ... electrical jockstraps be far behind? Bruce Watson is a freelance writer, blogger, and all-around [more...]

Date: 2008-10-23 18:00:00

Successful Freelancer Spotlight: Susan Johnston

Good Monday morning readers! This is the first in what I hope will be an ongoing series on The Golden Pencil that will highlight successful ... , I am putting the spotlight on Susan Johnston, a Boston-based freelance writer who covers career ... blogs. It was great training in social media, blogging, and a bit of SEO, but I really wanted to focus [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 16:05:30

Completing online application forms - seven key questions to ask yourself

1) Can you view or download the whole form before you start? Not all forms allow you to, but it can be a big help when planning out your answers ... more thoroughly on the University of Kent careers website and try out a (rather rough and ready) sample online form at www.selectsimulator.com Colin Taylor is a careers adviser and freelance writer [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 12:51:08

And the winner is …

Thank you Kate Michael of K Street Kate, who not only is a hard working DC government worker, blogger and professional model, but also a freelance writer.  She did a nice piece in the Examiner about the upcoming Oscar Night DC (R) benefiting the Red Cross of the National Capital Area on February 22nd at the Hard Rock Cafe [more...]

Date: 2009-01-24 22:52:37

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