Articles Index
How to Generate Sample Freelance Writing Clips
Getting freelance writing jobs without sample clips is difficult- yet how do you get a sample writing clip when no one will give you a freelance writing job in the first place! Very frustrating, but here's a way to get some sample clips. It's easy and fulfilling.
How to Start Freelance Writing
How to start freelance writing, the very first thing to do.
What Kind of Writer Are You?
Freelance writers come in many different varieties. Knowing why you want to be a freelance writer will help you focus your writing in the right direction.
Work At Home and Maintain Your Health
Work at home and fitness don't have to be mutually exclusive. Here are some things to keep in mind as you embark on your work at home career.
Additional Freelance Careers for Writers
15 other career paths specifically for freelance writers and those who want freelance writing jobs.
New Options for Freelance Health Insurance
Health Insurance for Freelancers - New Options for Freelance Health Insurance. Some additional possibilities and resources are discussed for freelance writers and other independent contractors who need health insurance.
Freelance Health Insurance
Independent health insurance for freelance writers, consultants, and other independent workers is discussed. Writers can find out where to buy health insurance, how much health insurance costs, and how to get health insurance.
Should Writers Apply for Freelance Writing Jobs on Craigslist?
Should Writers Apply for Writing Jobs on Craigslist? While there may be legitimate jobs on Craigslist, consider this writer's negative experience.
Freelance Writing Payments
The nature of freelance writing payments is one of the hardest parts of a freelance writing career. Payments can be very intermittent- which is hard on your finances! Here are some strategies to deal with this.
Meet Guest Blogger Angela England
Angela England kindly provided a guest post on residual income here at About.com. View her experience and credits here.
Know Your Publication Rights
Make sure you know which publication rights you are selling! First North American Serial Rights? One time print rights? Find out about copyright and publication rights here.
Freelance Writing Job Scams
Within a couple years of searching for freelance writing jobs on the net, you’ll be able to sort the wheat and chaff pretty quickly, sometimes with just a glance. But, if you’re just getting started in the industry, here are a couple red flags to watch out for when choosing freelance writing jobs.
An Overview of Genres
Writing genre overview for freelance writers.
Jan Lundy - Bio of Guest Writer Jan Lundy
Thanks kindly to Jan Lundy for her guest blog and article on breaking into magazines.
Writing for Magazines
If you would like to write for magazines, take author and editor Jan Lundy's advice to heart!
What Is a Style Guide?
What exactly is a style guide? Why does a freelance writer need to know a particular style guide?
Which Style Guide Should I Use?
A listing of the most used style guides, along with what field they're used in. This is the most current information on citation guides, style guides, style systems, and house style. Should you use AP Style, MLA, APA, Turabian, ASA, AMA or CMS?
Pitching Magazines - An Editor's POV
Sometimes pitching magazines happens in unconventional ways. Here, we interview a magazine editor who hosted a "PitchFest." Get ideas about what editors like and don't like, and how to get your magazine pitch accepted.
Non-traditional Magazine Pitching
Pitching magazines is discussed. Sometimes pitches occur in non-traditional ways. It's not always a query letter- how else can you pitch a magazine?
Interview Questions
The interview questions a freelance writer asks his subject will make or break the article. Here are 8 things to keep in mind as you create your interview questions.
How To Find Time To Write
The number one barrier described by most new and emerging writers is scheduling time to write amidst the pull of other responsibilities. But, finding time to write, like all other endeavors, is a matter of how much you want it.
Seven Magazine Article Pitches That Get Accepted
There are a few magazine queries that generally get accepted. Tired of rejection? Find out what they are!
Legal Terms for Writers
Legal terms that every writer should know
How To Write for Major Magazines
Learn how to break into the national magazine market, and how to write for national magazines.
Do You Need a Writer's Website?
Do you need a writer's website in order to compete in the freelance writing sphere? Take a look at three pros and three cons of having a writer's website and decide for yourself!