Category Archives: Markets
Freelance Writers Get Paid More When They Get a Niche
When you first start out freelancing, you may chase after every job you see, but remember: freelance writers get paid more when they get a niche. Continue reading
Posted in Markets, Writing Fees, Writing Jobs
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5 Book Proposal Benefits for Non-Fiction Writers
Why write a book proposal? Non-fiction writers benefit five different ways when they take the time to write a book proposal before they write the book. Continue reading
Writing Jobs Online
Freelance writers must actively seek work on a regular basis. Here are some great places to look for writing jobs online. Continue reading
Posted in Markets, Writing Jobs
Tagged Craigslist, freelance writers, Google alerts, writing jobs online
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Writing Jobs: Skit Leads to Network Opportunity
Every day you have a chance to connect with someone who needs your skills. My skit for a local school led to an unexpected business contact. Continue reading
Posted in Markets
Tagged local writing jobs, network, network with friends and family, writing jobs
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Twitter: Writers Use Twitter For Business Connections and Job Leads
Twitter for business was the hot topic at a recent party I attended. One woman said she doesn’t have time to Twitter for business in a tone that dismissed Twitter as frivolous. I think that a dangerous position to take … Continue reading
Posted in Markets, Twitter
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Ideal Customers – Miss This and You Will Miss Them
A “like attracts like” mentality is a positive when you use it to attract ideal customers, but can be a negative when you spend too much time with just your peers. Continue reading
Posted in Markets
Tagged freelance writing business, ideal customers, networking strategy
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Find Writing Jobs Through Clubs and Associations
Whether it’s your church, your daughter’s soccer team, or your local chamber of commerce, social groups provide many chances to network and find writing jobs. Continue reading
Writing Jobs in Your Hometown
Unfortunately, when you get caught up in the excitement of working from home and writing for clients all over the world you can neglect potential writing jobs in your hometown. Continue reading
Posted in Markets
Tagged find writing jobs, local writing jobs, writing jobs, writing jobs in your hometown
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Sell Your Writing Online at Constant Content
One of the more lucrative places to sell your writing online is Constant Content. You can write an article, post it online, and then wait for clients to purchase. Continue reading
Associated Content: Lessons Learned
Update 5/12/10 – Associated Content is discontinuing page view payments to writers outside the US. Read about it on Innovative Passive Income. The lessons I learned when I started writing for Associated Content have served me well. I am not … Continue reading
