Mass-production is something everyone wants. Buyers want to have the most articles at the lowest rates. Writers want to write more to earn more money. But is writing like bunnies breed a good thing? Think of a small, family-owned factory that turns out shoes. They love their company. They built it from scratch. They take pride in their shoes, and their shoes are solid and well made. They’ve researched what makes the best shoes, and why people should wear good shoes over cheaper ones. Most likely, the detailing is better. Laces are tough and can
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Deadline Discussion
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Ah, the dreaded deadline. For some freelance writers, a deadline can be a good thing. They help you schedule work and determine how much available time you have for the job. But too often, deadlines seem to be constantly looming. Many freelance writers scramble to meet them, cutting corners while knowing their work isn’t as good as it could be. How could that happen? Shouldn’t scheduling be smoother? Why are deadlines always a threatening thing? How you calculated your rate of production when you started the project might be the reason you’re always rushing to
> Read MoreSave Your Money
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There are hundreds of websites ready to sell you the latest secrets to success or best tips to make money. They’ll sell you their book, sign up for their e-course, or get you to pay money for their product. Everyone’s promising to help you get rich. Save your money and your time. These get-rich-quick schemes are as old as the earth itself. The only thing that’s changed is making money off people (namely, you) has hit the virtual world in a big way. Those who try to suck you in can often look pretty respectable
> Read MoreTaking Yourself Seriously
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Freelance writers aren’t often taken very seriously. Proclaiming to be a writer feels great, but friends and family may not feel that the profession deserves as much respect as that of a lawyer or doctor. Even the local plumber seems to get more respect than you do. One problem with freelance writing is that people think your job is easy and something dispensable. They may not understand that you need time to work or have a schedule to respect. They may feel that writing isn’t work and isn’t tiring. Your family might not understand
> Read MoreNeeds for the Beginning Freelance Writer
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Launching yourself as a freelance writer isn’t as simple as writing your way to a steady income. Writing as a profession is a job like any other and has startup considerations. Here is a look at some things you’ll need to get started as a freelance writer: A website: Having a nice-looking home base off auction sites is a good idea. At your own website, you can display the professional image you’ve chosen. You can also post up samples of your work, rates, past writing jobs, and the services you offer. Keep in mind that
> Read MoreWriting a Great Bid Proposal
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Auction sites can be a great way to break into freelance writing. They provide a good chance at landing some work, even if you’re a beginner, as long as you’re skilled and competitive. Auction sites provide something else of value to the new freelance writer – a chance to learn by example. By taking the time to browse through available projects and bids from other writers, you can read a good deal of information on what makes effective bids. Watch what other writers indicate in their proposals to have an idea of what to write
> Read MoreWriting an E-book
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There are a few considerations for creating a quality e-book that sells well and encourages sales. If you have a good product, you’ll sell more. Write an empty e-book that just fills pages with words, and you won’t sell many or have people come back to look for a second e-book. Here are tips about writing an e-book and crafting something that sells“ over and over: E-books should provide something of value to the reader. You can have a ten-page guide or a 300-page fiction novel, but make sure the reader gets something out of
> Read MoreRewriting PLR Articles
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I recently read a newsletter I received from an apparently successful freelance writer. I’m disgusted with the unethical practices this writer promotes. The author of the newsletter claims that rewriting PLR articles makes sense and is a profitable way to earn money as a freelance writer. She states that rewriting PLR articles is a goldmine, and that you don’t need to be an experienced writer to write and sell your articles. These are unethical statements to make. Read on: Wikipedia’s definition of plagiarism is, “the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts
> Read MoreBreaking Writer’s Block
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If you’re a freelance writer, you’ve certainly sat down to write at some point and couldn’t find the right words. Worse, you could have ended up staring at a blank page. Writer’s block happens and it brings creative juices to a grinding halt. Most likely, if you’re a freelance writer, you panic. This is your job, after all, and no writing means no income. What do you do? How do you break through writer’s block? Here are some ideas for breaking writer’s block: Take a break. When you can’t find the right words or are
> Read MoreFreelance Writing Rates and International Competition
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Virtual world online business is tough. You’re competing against writers that offer the same services as you do, and you’re also competing against writers from different countries that have completely different economical situations than yours. You may often feel discouraged or that you’re in the wrong place, when you see your Canadian or US freelance writing service rates paired against rates of freelance writers in other countries. Don’t forget that in certain places, 1$ USD goes a lot farther than it does where you live. Many new writers question whether to drop their rates to
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