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Do you struggle to find work? Do you wonder why other freelance writers always seem busy and you do not? Are you going about finding work the right way? If you’re struggling to find work, you’re not alone. For many freelance writers, finding work is one of the biggest problems they face. In this post […]

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People often ask me how they too can become a freelance writer. How do I answer this question? Usually, I give would-be freelance writers a skills-based answer–somewhat like what I share in this post, Can Anyone Be a Writer? 6 Basic Skills that Writers Need. While that post gives a good answer, it overlooks the […]

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Clients are often confused about voice. I often get the question “what voice should I use on my web pages and blog?” Like the answer to so many questions, the answer to this question is…it depends. It depends on who your intended audience is. It seems that there’s a lot of confusion about voice. The […]

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Copying is NOT the highest form of flattery. Yet copying seems to be a constant problem on the web. Sometimes it seems that no blog or website has gone untouched. I’m frequently asked if my material can be used in its entirety elsewhere. Generally, the answer is “no.” After all, the posts on this blog […]

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Often writing clients want to know my rate–what do I charge for a specific type of project? My usual answer is that I don’t have a rate, but that I would be happy to provide a customized proposal. I’ve learned over the years that the amount of effort that goes into writing projects varies greatly. […]

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You fill in the blank: e-book, guest post, website, app, etc. I get a lot of requests from readers wanting me to review something of theirs. Occasionally, when something really interests me, I do publish a review or a guest post here. But, most of the time I don’t do the reviews that I’m requested […]

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Are you looking for information about writing and other writing-related tips? You’ve come to the right place! I’ve packed this blog with writing information. However, some of you may not be aware that I write on other blogs. Yet, some of those other posts also contain information that might be useful to writers. So today, […]

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Even though I’ve been writing for twenty years now, there are some types of writing projects that I just don’t accept (and some topics I don’t tackle). While I have broad knowledge of many subjects and specific knowledge in several, the research required to learn some topics makes writing about them impractical.

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Every so often I get one of these offers – just write an article (or two, or three) for us free of charge and it will help you market your freelance writing business by giving you exposure as a writer on our website. You probably know the kind of offer that I mean. If you’re […]

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I am often asked whether I accept rush writing jobs. My answer to that question is: Yes!! Sometimes. . . I will take on rush work when I can complete it without affecting other project deadlines. You see, as a professional, I know that your deadlines are important. When I agree to take on your […]

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