First of all, let me apologize again for my absence – I have really had to prioritize and concentrate on my graduate course, since I was SOOOO far behind on it and had to complete it by the 25th (two days ago). I am happy to report that I made it – AND got my [...]
Read More...This goes along with the “blog addiction” I spoke of the other day - I have two other WordPress blogs, but they’re the free versions. They were the first two blogs I started back in 2008 and then didn’t do much with them, other than paid blog posting (I have recently learned from that particular [...]
Read More...I never thought it would happen. I’ve read about this sort of thing. You try it once, and then decide it’s good, fun, and exciting … you indulge your craving more, and more, and more … until you can’t stop. You can’t break the habit – suddenly, it’s an addiction!! OK, I confess … I’m [...]
Read More...I apologize for missing a day {gasp!} – I had this post started, and then an emergency situation arose at a forum where I help out as a moderator and I never got back here to finish my post last night. Anyway, yes, we have arrived at the end of my personal list of web [...]
Read More...Maybe you don’t want to be a wise guy, but you might make a good WiseGEEK! Yes, this is the next content writing company on my list. WiseGEEK’s motto is “Clear answers for common questions.” In fact, the site offers answers in 27 categories! Just a few of these are Business and Economy, Technology and [...]
Read More...I began this mini-series of tips a few days ago with my original post about what I wish I knew as a new writer – in hopes these will help aspiring writers now. This post is about creating writing samples. One of the first things you’ll discover is nearly every potential client asks for writing [...]
Read More...Basic writing skills – rather essential if you want to become a freelance writer on a professional level! Yet I’m always amazed at the poor grasp some self-professed writers have on basic spelling, grammar, word usage, and simple common sense in what they write. Yesterday I covered the importance of reading, researching, and asking questions [...]
Read More...I thought maybe I would expand on my previous post about what current writers wished they knew as new writers – and actually address new, aspiring writers. So in this post, I’m focusing on patience. *Patience as a writer – because like with anything in life, you normally don’t become a success overnight. You have [...]
Read More...It’s true – one of my current, new clients this year is the result of a Craigslist job listing! I originally saw the job lead listed elsewhere, with a link to the original listing on Craigslist. It turned out to be an excellent lead and is now one of my best new clients, with long-term [...]
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