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5 Steps to Lucrative Gigs Writing for Nonprofits
By Alan Kravitz Can you really make a living with nonprofits? I get this question a lot -- especially since I specialize in nonprofits. My answer is an emphatic "yes" -- if you're realistic and target your prospects carefully. These are gargantuan-sized ifs in the...
30 Ways to Bust Out of Writer’s Block
One thing's for sure -- if you're going to be a high-earning freelance writer, you can't spend a lot of time staring at a blank page (or screen). Beating writer's block is an important skill that can up your earnings. When you can block out a few hours and count on...
Does Your Blog Make This Devastating Mistake?
It happens to me time and again. Since winning Top 10 Blogs for Writers, writers email me and ask -- "Would you take a look at my blog and tell me what I'm doing wrong? Why can't I get any comments? Why doesn't anyone subscribe?" There could be a lot of reasons for...
How Freelance Writers Can Add Passion to Their Prose
by Larry Brooks It's so easy to get overwhelmed in this business. Deadlines. Writer's block. Procrastination. Cranky clients. Competition. And perhaps at the bottom of the barrel, apathy and boredom. This is as true for freelance writers as it is for novelists and...
6 Things Freelance Writers Can Do When They’re Desperate for Work
I spend a lot of my time encouraging freelance writers to strive for better pay. But what about when you don't have that luxury? I had one woman in my mentoring program ask me recently: What if I'm desperate for work? What do you do when you just need money so bad --...
5 Tips to Boost Your Writing Income As a Proofreader
By Stefanie Flaxman Have you ever thought about adding proofreading services to your repertoire? One of the smartest things that you can do for your freelance business is diversify. If you're a writer who has a knack for catching errors, put it to use. Yes, Little...
Why Freelance Writers Shouldn’t Bet on Demand Studios
For anyone who hasn't been following along, Demand Media -- owner of popular content mill Demand Studios -- finally went public last week and netted about $77 million, after many months of seeking buy-in from investors. The company's business model raised quite a few...
How to Make Good Money on Freelance Bidding Sites
By Stephanie Mojica I'm not one to knock legitimate writing opportunities. And yes, those "content mills" like Demand Media Studios, Bright Hub, and Break Studios will pay you on time for rather formulaic writing work. But what if you're a slow writer, don't believe...
Top 10 Articles for Writers – January 2011
Welcome to the first best-articles edition of 2011! A few notes about these best-of posts: I have to say I do weigh in favor of lesser-known blogs and writers, and I do try to vary who appears. Don't want this to end up being a list of five posts from Copyblogger and...
What Freelance Writers Should Really Fear
In recent weeks, I've heard a lot of writers confess their fears about taking the plunge into freelance writing. Today, we're going to talk about something that's even scarier. It's having a job. Workplace experts have been watching how employers hire workers since...
3 Reasons Why You’re Not a Top-Earning Blogger
I'm getting a lot more questions about blogging since winning the Top 10 Blogs for Writers last month. Everybody wants to know how they can take their personal blog and turn it into a full-time living. It's a dream, right -- write short, quick posts about stuff you...
5 Lessons Freelance Writers Can Learn from Ted Williams
By Alan Kravitz By now, pretty much the entire planet has heard the story of Ted Williams, who, in a matter of days, has gone from Homeless in Ohio to Media Sensation Everywhere. He's The Man With the Golden Voice. The New Susan Boyle. Don't be surprised if he starts...
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