Almost every aspiring freelance writer I know asks me how to improve. One of the best things you can do is take a composition class. It’s true that one of the best things you can do as a freelance writer is to practice your writing. The more you write, the more you’ll improve over time. …
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Want to give your writing a boost? Try getting rid of these unnecessary words. I constantly try to improve my writing. I struggle sometimes, just like everyone else. When I read a post on Mashable about the words you don’t need in your writing, it struck a chord. I began looking to my own habits …
Setting your writing rate is one of the toughest parts of freelancing. Do you really want to accept a lower fee? Freelance professionals are regularly told to stick to their guns and get paid what they’re worth. It’s also common for freelance writers to look for high-paying gigs. Once you’ve worked so hard to charge …
Want to take your writing up a notch? Consider using the writing tool Grammarly. I recently connected with the folks at Grammarly, who offered me a free Premium account for two weeks. I’ve used it in that time, with the Chrome extension, and loved it. If you want to make sure your writing is grammatically correct, …
Need to keep track of sources, stories and due dates? Here’s how I organize articles for clients. Over the course of the last two years, I’ve shifted into writing that bears a resemblance to traditional journalism. Many of my clients want an authoritative voice, and they expect me to incorporate expert sources into the content …
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Can you really live as a writer? Is there really a way to make writing pay the bills? My good friend Luke Landes shared an interesting piece from Salon by Ann Bauer on his Facebook wall the other day. The piece takes a look at how many writers are “sponsored” in some way. The author of the …
