Do you know what freelance writers want/need? I do--because you're not shy about sending me oodles of questions. Freelance writers need help on the BUSINESS side of freelance writing. You need to know how to pay taxes (LESS taxes), collect on invoices, and whether or not to form a company (and HOW, btw?). That's why I created the class "The Business Side of Freelance Writing" for WOW- Women on Writing.

This class starts THIS MONDAY (May 20) and has a limit of ten students. Interested? Register here: The Business Side of Freelance Writing.

(Don't wait too long- I'm running a book review class now in the same manner, and had a slew of sign ups at the last minute- we almost canceled though! If you're considering the class but can't purchase just yet, consider sending me an email at Allena {at} GardenWallPublications {dot} com just to give me a heads up!)

LinkedIn for Journalists offers one year of FREE upgrade to the Premium LinkedIn account type for any journalist who participates in a virtual/call-in seminar about LinkedIn. The upgraded account is QUITE convenient- it allows you to see a lot more and different information and to send "InMail" (emails) to other members whose email you may not have.

Interested? Here is the link to the journalists group. The seminar times will be posted there when the next one is set up.

Although we've all got to define our own goal when it comes to "success," I still think you should take a look at Robert Jennings blog post from last week called "8 Success Secrets from the Internet's Elite Freelance Writers." These small glimpses into each writers been-there-done-that are a valuable set of instructions to file away for later use!

And, I'm not just saying this because I'm flattered to be in such good writing company (although I am, quite).

Now there's an FAQ I've not got before! Check out my answer to What Advice Would You Give a New Grad About Freelance Writing?