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Freelance Writers Ask for a W-9

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Freelance writers will do well if they think outside of the box. Did you know that you could become a W-9 employee? The next time you receive a call from a company inquiring if you’d like to work full-time for them, ask if you could be listed as a W-9 employee. They [...]

How to Use Facebook to Grow Any Business

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I can’t tell you how many Facebook Friend and Fan Page Requests I receive from people I don’t know. They don’t tell me who they are or about their product or service. Assuming that everyone will automatically friend or follow your Facebook fan page is a misnomer.
Freelance writers utilize Facebook to market their [...]

Are You a Special Freelance Writer?

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The new “buzz” word seems to be specialization. Everyone who’s anyone is a specialist. Doctors specialize in areas such as cardiac, pediatrics, neurology or some other type of speciality. Freelance writers can become specialists as well. You may believe you’re limiting yourself but you can actually make more as a specialist [...]

How do You Handle Personal Attacks?

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Freelance writers often write articles that are a bit controversial. Not everyone will agree with what you have to say or your opinions. This means some readers may get so irate reading one your articles that they’ll call you a name that it feels like a personal attack. Many spiritual gurus would [...]

Procrastination Kills Your Freelance Writing Business

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Some people are natural procrastinators. Their motto is, “…tomorrow is another day.” Tomorrow turns into next week and next week turns into next month. Before you know it an entire year passes and you’re not even close to completing your freelance writing business goals. Procrastination is the number one killer of [...]

Find Inspiration within Writing Groups

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Most writers dream of writing the great American novel. This takes time, dedication, and perseverance. You may want to write a money-making novel before you attempt to write the great American novel. Writing groups will help you stay the course and finish your novel, eBook, memoir, screenplay, teleplay, play, or whatever it [...]

Become a Journalist with Reporter Connection

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I’ve been using Reporter Connection for two months. It was created by Bill and Steve Harrison and is the answer to your prayers. Write a book, boost your radio show ratings, and connect with experts by signing up with Reporter Connection.
What is Reporter Connection?
Reporter Connection is a free service that “connects busy journalists [...]

Burned Out Freelance Writers Find Solutions

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Being a freelance writer has its ups and downs. You get to work from home or wherever you’re at in the world and have no dress code. The flip side is you’re “hooked up” to the laptop and internet; you could suffer from information overload. Sooner or later you become burned out [...]

Is Freelance Writing in Your Future?

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Many people want to become writers. Furthermore, a greater number want to become freelance writers. Why? What’s the appeal of freelance writing? If you focus on the “glamorous” side of freelance writing or being your own boss, you may be in for a rude awakening. Make no mistake about it [...]

Screenwriters Learn How to Speak to Investors

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Many screenwriters would like to see their work produced. However, they may not have the funds and require an investor to back them. This can be tricky because most screenwriters are not business people and don’t understand how investors think and work. It’s best to know what you’re up against before you [...]