I’ve been experimenting with EFT (emotional freedom technique) also known as tapping. For those who don’t know what EFT is here’s the definition from Wikipedia, “EFT is a form of alternative psychotherapy that uses tapping on acupuncture points while a patient focuses on a specific traumatic memory. This is said […]
Category Archives: Freelance Writing
What This Freelance Writer Learned from Connecting on Social Media Websites
I must share an experience I had with LinkedIn. I consider this to be a professional website, one that’s used by corporations around the world. It doesn’t have the same feel/tone as MySpace, Facebook, and other social media websites which can be used to find a date or long-term relationship. […]
My Punctuation Pet Peeve: Quotation Marks
I can’t tell you how many blogs, newsletters, articles, and other writings miss the mark when it comes to the quotation mark. First, a period goes inside a “quotation mark.” Second, a comma goes inside quotation marks. Third, a question mark goes inside quotation marks. Fourth, a semicolon does not […]
7 Deadly Sins of a Freelance Writer
Are you committing the “7 Deadly Sins of a Freelance Writer?” This is something you should never do if you want to be a prosperous freelance writer. By committing these deadly sins, you condemn yourself to a lifetime of damnation! You can avoid this is you know the deadly sins […]
3 Reasons Why Proofreading Your Writing Is Important
If you don’t proofread your writing, you could diminish your credibility. It’s up to you, the freelance writer, to make sure your writing is error free. After all, if a client is paying you $3,000 for a monthly newsletter, it better be spot-on. It’s embarrassing for you and your client […]
The Bottom Line with Rebecca: Self-Publishing
There are many self-publishing platforms to choose from. How do you know which one will serve you best? Research the various platforms and select the one that resonates with you. Check these publishers out: CreateSpace, Lulu, Authorhouse, Balboa Press, and others. Self-publishing takes commitment. Are you ready for it? If […]
How the Savvy Freelance Writer Gets Ideas
Do you have trouble coming up with blog posts or articles? Stop stressing and start reading more blogs, article websites, newspapers, books, journals, and magazines. Start listening to talk radio. Pay attention to the ‘chatter’ on social websites like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Subscribe to newsletters. Attend teleseminars and webinars. […]