Copyright and its application in the virtual world is a confusing and frustrating problem. Let’s start with the basics: What is copyright? Copyright, in international terms, is intellectual property that can be bought and sold. You can even pass on copyright to your heirs in a will. When a writer creates a work, copyright is [...]

The amount of useless information for freelance writers found on the internet is disgusting. I’m all for the writing sites that have motivational paragraphs encouraging people who want to write for a living to break into the market. Encouraging individuals to try new things or boost their morale is great. Watch out, though, for the [...]

As a freelance writer, you have responsibilities to your clients. Being contracted to provide professional services means you need to act like a professional at all times. A writer’s responsibility is to do the best job possible regardless of compensation. Here are some other responsibilities a freelance writer has to his or her client: Understanding [...]