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Freelance Writing FAQ: Freelance Writing Payment Structures
Q: How do you recommend getting compensated for writing for a blog or app…how should I structure the payment? Monthly retainer, per article, what? A: I think it depends on what relationship you’re looking to have with the writer/company. I…
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For Once, I’m Betting on Myself
Whenever I go to writing or business conferences, I pick the worst breakout panels. Instead of going to the fun poetry workshop, I attend the panels about writing, business, marketing, and SEO. I discover that I already know what the…
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Why is Writing Content For Your Site So Time Consuming?
Writing content for your blog or website can be an arduous task. It may even seem impossible at times. You will have to create content every day, sometimes in a matter of hours, to get a daily amount of content…
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Some Positive Thoughts During the Coronavirus Pandemic
While the world faces the threat of the coronavirus pandemic, there are so many negative things to focus on. Lost jobs, financial hardships, and death. I do not want to make light of this pandemic or the significant challenges that…
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Lessons Learned About Freelance Writing in 2019
As 2019 comes to an end, I’ve spent some time reflecting about freelance writing, my career, and opportunities for improvement. A few of my long-term clients were acquired by larger companies in 2019. Under new management, two companies decided to…
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5 Early Signs a New Client Relationship Will Fail
Like most freelance writers, I believe that it’s important to give new client relationships a chance. After all, you’ll never be successful in securing a roster of great clients if you don’t take a chance. However, as a prospective new…
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Happy Independence Day!
This year, celebrating the 4th of July feels foreign to me. Like many of you, I have concerns with everything that’s going on in our country and what that means for the future. (I don’t mean for this to be…
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The Most Legitimate Looking Internet Scam I Ever Saw
As a freelance writer, you’re probably used to internet scams. Maybe someone wants you to front them money for a project or give them access to your bank account. In general, you’re alert about the potential for getting scammed while…
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When Is it Okay to Write for Free?
If you’re a freelance writer, you’ve heard experts tell you that you should never, ever write for free. It drives down the value of writing (true), it makes it difficult for professional writers to get paid honest wages for their…
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