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 if you don’t […]
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Is Freelance Writing in Your Future?
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 freelance writing is a business […]
Screenwriters Learn How to Speak to Investors
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 ask for $50,000 […]
Bloggers Use Caution When Using Photos
Bloggers, before you download that cute picture from Google to accompany your blog post, you better make sure you’re allowed to do so. Business owners, before you upload photos on your website, make sure you can use the stock photography. Ask your web designer where they purchased the photos. And, when you pay for stock […]
Are You Sending Mixed Messages?
When freelance writers, artists, and business owners attend events to sell their product or service, they don’t greet everyone who walks by their table. Yet, business owners, freelance writers, and artists often complain about the little or lack of income they make. How do you treat people when you’re at an event? Do you greet […]