One of the biggest questions I get here is How Do I Start? People who want to work from home and get paid for their writing often make their way here. They see a lot of information, but still need a place to start

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Three Steps to Get Your Freelance Writing Career Underway in 2010

Every year we take a step back and look at our writing and careers. And, since we’re writers, we like to write about it, and share our conclusions! Like last year, I haven’t had a breath since December 23, so I have neither resolutions nor writing goals to share with you. But, I don’t want to leave you high and dry. So, here are some posts and articles on freelance writing and the promise of the New Year

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Freelance Writers and the New Year

Have a wonderful, peaceful and joyous time. Related PostsWriters’ Christmas Treats: Writing Gifts for You, Dear Writer It’s that time of year again: time to celebrate the holidays with your loved ones, and to give a…Happy Easter, Dear Writer Happy ThanksgivingIf you’re in the US, have a Happy Thanksgiving!Writing for the Web starts with writing your

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Happy Holidays, dear writer

Because the accountant told him to, this writer has asked to remain anonymous. I’ve named him Steve, ’cause I like that name. Steve has sent me a document which I coded for the net and uploaded here at About.com

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Writer Reveals Total Income, Sources, Expenses and Hours

Writers love metaphors, and one of my personal favorites is the comparison between writing and sports. They’re both something anyone can do, but few can do it at a professional level. What’s intriguing about the comparison – at least for this writing teacher and novelist turned blogger – is that while hardly anybody with an ounce of sanity who takes up tennis or golf thinks they’ll eventually turn pro at it, just about everyone who has ever darkened the door of a writing workshop or has secretly begun writing a novel has every intention of doing so.

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Bloggers: Are You Being of Service or Self Serving?

Yesterday Brian talked about the unfair advantage that good copywriters have when they’re marketing themselves. But a discussion in the comments broke out about whether or not good writers are a commodity

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Why a Few Freelance Copywriters Make Most of the Money

A lot of the FWJ mail lately is from brand new freelance writers, asking for “step by step” instructions for getting into freelance writing. While I’m not going to write a “how to” at this time, each writer’s experience is difference. What I can do is turn you on to some blog posts and articles that help beginning freelance writers and let you take it from there

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65 Useful Blog Posts for Brand New (And Veteran) Freelance Writers

When you accept a writing gig, do you request your client sign a freelance writer contract or independent contract agreement? If not, it’s something you should seriously consider.  Many freelancers won’t even broach the subject of an agreement because they’re afraid of insulting their clients and losing the gig.  This shouldn’t be the case. All upstanding clients should have no hesitation when it comes to signing and independent contractor agreement

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Why Aren’t You Requesting a Freelance Writer Contract or Independent Contractor Agreement?

My husband and I have been talking about upgrading our cable service for some time.  When Comcast began offering their new Triple Play packages (phone, digital cable, Internet for a low price) we decided to take advantage. I called several times to ask about the various packages and each time very helpful customer service people patiently explained all the different price plans. They assured me that I, an existing customer, could indeed upgrade to one of these packages

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Comcast Customer Service: How Not to Reward Loyalty

When I setup the Query-Free Freelancer blog, I needed it to operate as a free membership site (to control access to the members-only downloads) while also operating a member newsletter. I like to use Feedblitz for email subscriptions and newsletters when possible, but at the time there was no good way to have members sign up for both without forcing them to sign up twice–once for the site and  once for the newsletter

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Integrate WordPress Memberships with Newsletter Subcriptions with new Plugin