Why I Still Like Craigslist

Many freelance writers talk about Craigslist as if it’s the lowest common denominator when it comes to searching for freelance writing jobs.  I don’t understand this. I find Craigslist to be a goldmine of opportunities.  It gets a bum rap because it’s also a haven for scammers, spammers and trolls, but if this is the [...]

Yes, You WILL Be Googled

Whenever I put out a call for writers, I get a flurry of what I call “Google Me” cover letters. These are from writers who are apparently too important to send me a proper cover letter, but, if I want to know more about them I can give them a Google. I always want to [...]

Freelance Writing Jobs is Hiring: Business Tips for Writers

We’re sorry to announce James Chartrand is stepping down as blogger for our Business Tips blog. Thus, we have some big shoes to fill. We’re looking for a blogger who can discuss the business aspects of freelancing and freelance writing. If you have been doing this for some time and can share tips for building [...]

Web Content Sites vs. Private Clients

//

Hat Tip: The inspiration for this post stemmed from a discussion at the WAHMs Who Write forum. Several of the WAHMs in that discussion raised some good points which I outlined here today.

Have you ever sat down and thought about the types of writing you do and the reasons behind your preference? Have you [...]

40 Freelance Writing Markets Paying $100 or More (Much More)

I’ve been doing this for several years and every few months the same old arguments come up.  Two in particular stick in my craw. The first is that there are no “higher” paying writing jobs out there, and the second is that it’s unrealistic to expect new writers to find work above the abysmal paying [...]

50 Places that Hire Freelance Writers

The amount of mail we receive on a regular basis is staggering. This is a good thing as it means you trust us to give you good advice. Lately, the bulk of our mail is coming from brand new freelance writers asking where to find work. In addition to the freelance writing job leads offered [...]

Success Stories: Chris Brogan

My friend Liz Strauss introduced me to Chris Brogan last year at BlogWorld. I wanted to meet Chris not only because I’m a fan of his blog and his work, but because I was curious to see if he lived up to his “nice guy” image. I had met plenty of other well-known “regular guy” [...]

42 Helpful and Terrific Blogs for Writers

//

I’m often asked which blogs I recommend to other writers. Reading other blogs is so important, I get to view different writing styles, learn from other pros and I even get some great ideas after reading someone else’s thoughts. There are so many blogs on my recommended reading list, and not all of them [...]

65 New and Useful Posts for Brand New (and Veteren) Freelance Writers

A lot of the FWJ mail lately is from brand new freelance writers, asking for “step by step” instructions for getting into freelance writing. While I’m not going to write a “how to” at this time, each writer’s experience is different. What I can do is turn you on to some blog posts and articles [...]

Why Aren’t You Requesting a Freelance Writer Contract or Independent Contractor Agreement?

When you accept a writing gig, do you request your client sign a freelance writer contract or independent contract agreement? If not, it’s something you should seriously consider.  Many freelancers won’t even broach the subject of an agreement because they’re afraid of insulting their clients and losing the gig.  This shouldn’t be the case. All [...]

Next Page »