Hot Summer Seminar Series: Informative and Affordable

Every summer my friend Kelly McCausey hosts a Hot Summer Seminar series, this year is no exception. For eight weeks this summer, Kelly’s online seminar will feature sessions with the folks who have built successful careers from their own homes. The series will focus on occupations one can do 100% from home. Yes, I will [...]

10 Best Reasons to Be a Freelance Writer

So it’s spring and we’re just on the verge of summer. The weather is warm, it’s beach time, picnic time, barbecue time and the possibilities are wide open. It’s a great time to be a freelance writer.
How much do I love freelancing? Let me count the ways…
Top 10 Reasons to be a Freelance Writer
1. Make [...]

Freelance Vacation Clinic

In need of a vacation but afraid you’ll lose clients or income? My friend Alex Fayle has the answer, and the price is right. Read on:

Planning to Take a Vacation Someday?
Not today, not next month, maybe not even this year – someday, when the business allows it, right?
The best part of being a freelancer is [...]

Freelancing vs. Full Time Telecommute

A year ago I accepted a full time position with an online company. Honestly, it was a dream job. Blogging, social media, and because it was for a virtual company, I was able to work at home. In fact, if it wasn’t a telecommute gig, I probably wouldn’t have accepted. The job didn’t quite [...]

8 Types of Freelance Writing Pitches or Why You Didn’t Get the Job

Over the weekend I announced a new opening at the Freelance Writing Jobs network of blogs.  As you can imagine, we received a variety of applications. I haven’t gone through half of them yet, but to say some of them are disappointing is an understatement. The folks applying to be a blogger here threw out [...]

High Turnover Rate: Why Freelance Writers Keep Leaving

Have you ever noticed how some of the same places advertise for freelance writers over and over again?
Have you ever wondered why certain clients can’t seem to keep the same writers on staff and instead experience a high turnover rate?
If you’ve been writing for the web for some time, these questions are not too difficult [...]

Good Freelance Writer Customer Service: Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say

A freelance writer is only as good as his (or her) reputation. You can be the best writer in the world, but if you can’t deliver as promised, no one will want to work with you. When making promises to a client, be sure you can deliver, otherwise it can lead to a whole lot [...]

Weekend Link Love: The Mother’s Day Edition

Happy Mother’s Day. I don’t plan on spending much time on my laptop today, but I’m still taking some time to read my feeds. This is one of my favorite weekend things to do, I wish I had more time to read during the week!
Here’s what I’m reading this weekend:

5 Ways to Earn Money Blogging [...]

What Do You Want to Discuss Most About Freelance Writing?

FWJ receives thousands of visitors each day. This tells me that many people are not only looking for work, but they’re also looking to learn more about writing on a freelance basis.
What sort of things are you most interested in reading or learning about? Why do you come to FWJ. Please discuss in the comments!

Is Freelance Writing Only a Work From Home Job?

My friend Anne Wayman at About Freelance Writing only posts what she calls the “true” freelance writing jobs. Anne feels that if you can’t do it in your bunny slippers, it’s just not freelance. As much as I respect Anne and what she does, I have to beg to differ. I feel a freelancer is [...]

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