Freelancing & Consulting

Looking to go solo? Find out everything you need to know about being a freelancer -- whether it's writing, consulting, or another individual freelance pursuit.

  • 5 Essential Resources for New Freelance Writers
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    17 Ways to Write a Conclusion for an Article
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    How to Write a Profile or Interview-Based Article
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    AP Style Cheat Sheet
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    Pick the Best Writing Style Guide for Your Projects
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    What You Should Know About APA Style
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    Different Types of Newspaper Articles for Freelancers
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    Gain Publicity With This Press Advisory Sample
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    Sample Publicity Information Fact Sheet for Writers
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    What Is an Op-Ed Article?
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    Backgrounder Career Example
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    Freelance Writer Website: 10 Must-Haves
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    25 Examples of Writing That Pays Well
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    How To Be a Book Reviewer - For Pay!
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    How to Write a Book Review
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    Get Paid to Read Books
  • Freelance Writer: Write Speeches for Money--How To
    Learn How to Become a Speech Writer
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    Learn How to Write a Freelance Writer's Contract
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    Sample Contract, a Letter of Agreement
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    Types of Insurance for Freelancers
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    The Meaning of On-Spec Writing
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    What Is a Galley in Magazine and Book Publishing?
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    The Importance of Crib Sheets in the Magazine Industry
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    Writing for Content Mills
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    How to Write a Backgrounder
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    What Does Well Mean in Magazine Speak?
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    The Basics of the Magazine Tear Sheet
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    What Is a Sidebar?
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    What Is a Kill Fee?
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    Meaning of the Term Front of Book
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    What Is an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC)?
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    Reporting Freelance Income With a 1099 Form
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    The Difference Between Consumer and Trade Magazines
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    How to Find Magazine Editors' Emails
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    Magazine and Article Submission Interviews
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    How to Craft a Writing Pitch
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    How to Find Writing Jobs in NYC and Beyond
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    30 New Freelance Jobs for Writers
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    Freelance Writing Jobs for Telecommuting
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    15 Freelance Editing Positions That Might Work for You
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    3 Steps to Getting Freelance Ghostwriting Jobs
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    Freelance Writing Job Red Flags
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    Freelance Writing Rates: How Much Can You Charge?
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    Sample Proposal for Freelance Writer
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    How Freelance Writers Get Paid
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    Get Freelance Writing Rates
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    Pitching the Right Editor With Your Work as a Writer
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    How a Freelance Writing Job Application Differs From a General Job App
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    See a Sample Cover Letter for a Writing Job
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    Types of Freelance Contracts and Samples
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    Sample SOW Contract: The Statement of Work
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    Sample Nondisclosure Agreement Template Contract for Freelancers
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    Formal Non-Compete Contract Template for Freelancers
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    Writing Majors for College Students
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    Name Your Freelance Writing Business: Essential Questions to Ask Yourself
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    What Is a Freelance Writer?
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    Do I Need a Writing Degree?
  • Blog Vocabulary for New Writers
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    Getting Paid to Write Essays and Term Papers
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