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Book Review of “Writing Irresistible Kidlit" Mary Kole
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Book Review of “Writing Irresistible Kidlit: The Ultimate Guide to Crafting Fiction for Young Adult and Middle Grade Readers" by Mary Kole. Guest review by Ann Schwarz. -
Writer, Author Ann Schwarz
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Guest writer Ann Schwarz provided a book review of "Writing Irresistible KidLit" by Mary Kole. -
What is the Advantage of Becoming a Business/LLC?
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Friday, May 31, 2013
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Friday, May 31, 2013
What is the advantage of turning your freelance writing into a business. A reader asks why she should consider establishing herself as an LLC. -
Freelance Writer Tax Estimate
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Friday, May 31, 2013
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Friday, May 31, 2013
A new writer is concerned with paying the right amount of quarterly taxes. How can you get an accurate estimate of taxes owed, freelance writer? -
How To Start Freelance Writing
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Friday, May 31, 2013
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Friday, May 31, 2013
An interview with guide Allena Tapia about starting freelance writing. A student finds out how to start a freelance career, if a degree is needed, and how to get those first clips. -
Client Questionnaire: How To Screen Potential Clients
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
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Friday, May 31, 2013
This shows the right questions to ask potential clients. A client questionnaire is an efficient way to screen and focus new freelance clients and projects. How to develop client questions and use a... -
Freelance Writing Career By the Numbers
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Thursday, December 24, 2009
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Friday, May 31, 2013
One writer shares year-end numbers- how much money can you make solely as a freelance writer and editor? How many hours does this require? If you're wondering if freelance writing is really a viabl... -
How To Use Contract Work Sites to Break Into Freelancing
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Friday, August 24, 2007
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Friday, May 31, 2013
That first freelance writing job is hard to come by. Using a bid site might be the answer. -
Freelance Writing and the New Graduate
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
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Friday, May 31, 2013
What advice would you give to a new graduate who wants to be a freelance writer directly out of college? -
Freelance Work Pros and Cons
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Friday, May 31, 2013
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Friday, May 31, 2013
Freelance work comes with a huge set of pros and cons to sort through. One reader asks for additional advice and hints on the benefits and drawbacks of freelance work. -
A Walk-Through of the Freelance Writing Project Process
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Friday, August 31, 2012
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Friday, May 31, 2013
This description of the freelance writing project process is meant to help new freelancers walk through the first steps of their first projects. -
How To Write a Contract for Freelance Writers
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Monday, February 09, 2009
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Friday, May 31, 2013
How to write a freelance contract; learn to write a contract for your freelance clients. Independent contractors often need to write their own contracts. What should you include in a freelance writ... -
Sample Contract- A Formal Freelance Contract
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
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Friday, May 31, 2013
Freelance writers may need to provide their own contract when doing business with a new client. Here is a sample formal contract for freelancers. -
Sample Contract- Letter of Agreement
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
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Friday, May 31, 2013
This is a sample Letter of Agreement. A Letter of Agreement is one kind of freelance writing contract; it is a bit less formal than a contract and details the arrangement in the form of a letter. -
Sample Contract- The Statement of Work
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
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Friday, May 31, 2013
Freelance contracts come in many different formats. Another entry in our series on sample freelance contracts is the statement of work. -
When Your Freelance Writing is Ready to Be a Freelance Business
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Monday, October 31, 2011
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Friday, May 31, 2013
Your freelance business is going well- is it now time to make it into an actual business? How do you know when your freelance business is ready to become an LLC or other company? What are the decid... -
Seven Things To Do After You Get Published
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
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Friday, May 31, 2013
The work isn't over when a freelance writer lands an article in the targeted publication- find out what steps to take after getting published. -
Guard Your Finances: How To Make and Keep Writing Money
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Monday, April 19, 2010
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Friday, May 17, 2013
Make Money Freelance Writing - "Secrets" to Making More Money as a Writer: There is a short set of principles that I always follow in my freelance writing work that are aimed at watching my financi... -
What's the Benefit of the New Home Office Tax Deduction for Freelancers?
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
The new home office tax deduction for 2013 taxes benefits freelance writers and other independent contractors. Here's how. -
IC Definition- What Is an IC?
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Definition of IC. -
Self Employed
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Definition of self employed as it relates to freelance writers. -
All Professions- Including Freelancing
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Sunday, April 07, 2013
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Sunday, April 07, 2013
This space is a show and tell area for freelance writing blogs. Freelance writers can upload a screen shot of their blog/theme/logo and tell a little about their freelance writing blog. -
Guest Writer David Bakke
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Wednesday, April 03, 2013
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Wednesday, April 03, 2013
I am pleased to introduce guest writer David Bakke. -
Four Time Management Tips for Freelance Writers
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Wednesday, April 03, 2013
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Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Freelance writers (and all freelancers) are in a unique position when it comes to time management. Here are some time management tips for freelancers, via guest writer David Bakke of Money Crashers. -
No Blog, But Some Good Writing Advice
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Friday, March 08, 2013
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Friday, March 08, 2013
This space is a show and tell area for freelance writing blogs. Freelance writers can upload a screen shot of their blog/theme/logo and tell a little about their freelance writing blog. -
When Do Freelance Writers Have to Pay Taxes?
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
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Wednesday, March 06, 2013
A reader asks when freelancers should start worrying about taxes. When do freelance writers have to start paying taxes? -
Be a Book Reviewer in 6 Easy Steps- For PAY!
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
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Tuesday, March 05, 2013
How to be a book reviewer in just 6 easy steps- for PAY! A paid, professional book reviewer walks you through the exact process of becoming a reviewer. -
Different Types of Freelance Work
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Monday, October 31, 2011
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Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Freelance writing jobs comes in many different varieties, all of which pay differently and demand different commitments from the writer. -
How Do You Get Books to Review?
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
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Tuesday, March 05, 2013
A reader and hopeful/future book reviewer asks how to find/get books to review. -
How Can I Write Opinion and Commentary?
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
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Tuesday, March 05, 2013
This reader wants to write opinion and commentary, but wonders what the best outlets are for this genre. -
An Overview of Genres
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Sunday, December 30, 2007
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Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Writing genre overview for freelance writers. -
How To Write A Book Review
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Monday, September 03, 2007
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Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Learn how to write a book review for general publication, based on practices from a paid professional book reviewer.

