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Entries Categorized as 'Freelance Success'

Aspiring Freelance Writer? Crack the Creative Nut with Journaling

Date March 21, 2008

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Think journaling is old fashioned? Think again. Are you having a hard time starting your writing? Or, maybe you want to be a freelance writer but don’t know how to marshall ideas quickly. Try journaling.
Journaling is a powerful tool for brainstorming ideas, keeping your writing skills sharp, and for storing […]

Why Blogging is Better for your Freelance Business

Date March 20, 2008

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You’ve heard that having a big email list is the way to make money—whether your business is mostly run online or not. Just come up with an offer, send it out, and collect your million dollars.
Based on personal experiences, here’s five reasons why I think blogging is better than email.
1. Blogging is personal
The […]

3 Steps to Planning your Freelance Startup

Date March 18, 2008

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It can seem overwhelming when you’re trying to figure out what business is right for you. The great thing about starting a new freelance venture is that you don’t have to know every step you’ll take before you launch.
Each new decision point brings with it new choices. Thinking about those choices now won’t necessarily help you out […]

25 Trendy and Unusual Freelance Business Ideas

Date March 17, 2008

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It seems that some people can take their passion and turn it into a very lucrative freelance career. They make their dreams happen through intention and a strong desire to do their own thing.
These same people also seem to have a knack for bucking the conventional and starting businesses that don’t fall into the […]

4 Search Engine Marketing Tips for Freelance Writers

Date March 13, 2008

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The Internet was made for writers. Why? Because writers love to communicate. And the Internet is all about communication.
So, how can a writer take advantage of this wonderful marketing opportunity? By writing!
The following four guidelines can help you, as a freelance writer, market yourself online.