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By Allena Tapia, About.com Guide

Book Review of “Writing Irresistible Kidlit" Mary Kole Created: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Updated: 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 Created: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Updated: 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? Created: Friday, May 31, 2013 Updated: 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 Created: Friday, May 31, 2013 Updated: 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 Created: Friday, May 31, 2013 Updated: 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 Created: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 Updated: 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 Created: Thursday, December 24, 2009 Updated: 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 Created: Friday, August 24, 2007 Updated: 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 Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: 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 Created: Friday, May 31, 2013 Updated: 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 Created: Friday, August 31, 2012 Updated: 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 Created: Monday, February 09, 2009 Updated: 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 Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: 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 Created: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Updated: 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 Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: 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 Created: Monday, October 31, 2011 Updated: 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 Created: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 Updated: 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 Created: Monday, April 19, 2010 Updated: 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? Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: 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? Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Definition of IC.
Self Employed Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Definition of self employed as it relates to freelance writers.
All Professions- Including Freelancing Created: Sunday, April 07, 2013 Updated: 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 Created: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
I am pleased to introduce guest writer David Bakke.
Four Time Management Tips for Freelance Writers Created: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 Updated: 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 Created: Friday, March 08, 2013 Updated: 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? Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: 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! Created: Thursday, September 20, 2012 Updated: 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 Created: Monday, October 31, 2011 Updated: 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? Created: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Updated: 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? Created: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Updated: 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 Created: Sunday, December 30, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Writing genre overview for freelance writers.
How To Write A Book Review Created: Monday, September 03, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Learn how to write a book review for general publication, based on practices from a paid professional book reviewer.