The Freelancers I Called First

by Liz Strauss I got into publishing through the “back door.” I was a freelance magazine writer. Then I became a Project Manager at a development house. Finally I took a job as an executive editor for a full-fledged publisher. I learned more about freelancing once I was a publisher than I did when I was working for them. It’s surprising what things make a freelancer stand out. The freelancers I called first had these things in common and, to tell the truth, these traits were uncommon. They cared about my market. Most freelancers I met with were too worried [Read more…]

Freelance Writing Jobs for May 1, 2008

Sorry for the paltry bit of leads, folks. Jodee is under the weather and I’m starting a new freelance gig with almost full time hours. Have a good day! Remember May is anniversary month. The most prolific commentator for the month wins an external hard drive. I’d also like to invite you to come out of the comments this month to be a guest blogger. You have the whole month of May to plan your post – as long as it’s on topic you’re welcome to throw your hat in the ring. So I’ll stop talking now and give you [Read more…]

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