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Your Turn: Is it Ethical to Vent Your Personal Feelings On a Client’s Blog?
April 27, 2010. 12 Comments
Here’s the scenario: Your client hires you to post several times a week or a month regarding a particular topic. Though the client expects your personality to shine through, you give him a bit more than he bargained for. You take barbs at people you don’t like, add your personal view to what is to be a neutral post and go off on rants that are more representative of you than the topic. Is this ethical? So, here’s the next “Your Turn” question. There’s a difference between personality and personal feelings…when you’re blogging for a client is it ethical to [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Resources for April 27, 2010
April 27, 2010. 2 Comments
Hi folks. We’re dealing with some more family stuff this morning that has me running late. No leads today, but here are answers to FWJ’s Frequently Asked Questions. In a nutshell, this is everything you wanted to know about writing but were afraid to ask. There are markets and links to places to find leads, plus tips for finding gigs, and links to many online resources. Hope it’s enough to keep you busy today! How to Find Freelance Writing Jobs How to Land Your First Freelance Writing Job 43 Places to Find Freelance Writing Jobs 30 Types of Freelance Writing [Read more…]
What Happens When You Rebel?
April 26, 2010. 10 Comments
I’ve been watching “America: The Story of Us” on the History Channel. Whenever I watch a documentary or read about America’s Founding Fathers, I reflect on what was at stake at the time. I don’t know how many Americans consider the magnitude of the danger involved in this major act of rebellion. Every single signer of the Declaration of Independence committed an act of high treason. If caught, they’d be hung or shot on sight. Many sacrifices were made on our behalf, yet we don’t often think about the gory details as they’re too unpleasant and seems as if it [Read more…]
Do You Know What You’re Retweeting?
April 26, 2010. 10 Comments
I’m thinking about retweeting today. Let me rephrase that, because I’m not looking to repeat my day and I’m not planning on using Twitter to send out links to my day over and over again. Rather, on this day, I have retweeting on my mind. I’m just back from a Skype Chat/interview with the lovely proprietrixes of Freak Revolution, Kyeli and Pace. During one of our many tangents, we discussed retweeting and whether or not people are retweeting because they appreciate the Tweet and what it stands for, or if they’re just echoing their favorite guru. Do You Read Before [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for April 26, 2010
April 26, 2010. 2 Comments
New Around the Freelance Writing Jobs Network We’re talking about our favorite and least favorite books at the Freelance Writing Jobs Facebook group. Join us! Are You Driving Traffic Away From Your Blog With Social Networking? Go Visit My Competitors – All of Them! 49 Writing and Freelancing Blogs to Enjoy 10 Reasons That WAHM Thing Might Not Be Working Out Recommended Reading Writing Content and Eating Lamb at Writer Wrangler 10 Lessons Comic Books Can Teach Us About Blogging and Content Marketing at Chris Garrett Help Yourself at Chris Brogan The Real Cost of Freelancing at Freelance Rant Freelance [Read more…]
Are You Driving Traffic Away From Your Blog with Social Networking?
April 25, 2010. 11 Comments
The Freelance Writing Jobs Facebook Group ( I prefer the term “Group” over “fan page” or “like page,” don’ t you?” ) is a rousing success. Every day More new members sign on and we participate in discussion topics and visit issues affecting freelancers. We also throw in some fun stuff too, in order to break up the day and even share our favorite resources. Watching this social network grow by leaps and bounds is so rewarding, but it also has me a little troubled. The Freelance Writing Jobs community is growing more each day. Between our feeds, blog readers, [Read more…]
Go Visit My Competitors – All of Them: 49 Writing & Freelancing Blogs to Enjoy!
April 24, 2010. 11 Comments
Some bloggers don’t want you to know they have competitors. Some bloggers don’t want you to like the competition. Not us. We want you to know that we think you should visit all the blogs in the niche including the competition. Even the blogs and bloggers we don’t particularly like. Here’s why: Other bloggers have stuff to share too Other bloggers have stuff to teach too Other bloggers have communities to enjoy too I don’t believe in competition. I believe in colleagues and collaborators If there’s one thing I’ve made perfectly clear, it’s that I’m not an expert. You can [Read more…]
10 Reasons Why the WAHM Thing Might Not Be Working Out
April 24, 2010. 16 Comments
I left my day job exactly 8 years ago to become a freelance writing WAHM. Prior to that I worked as a freelance writer for two years while still juggling a full time day job. Freelancing from both sides of the fence wasn’t always easy, especially when just starting out. Thankfully I worked hard and stuck with it. Thankfully, I was successful and didn’t have to return back to an office job. Working at Home: It’s Not What You Think In ten years time, I’ve seen many of my fellow WAHMs start a business but go back to full time [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for April 23, 2010
April 23, 2010. 4 Comments
The Freelance Writing Jobs Network was named as one of Writer’s Digest’s 101 Best Websites for Writers for the third time. This is an amazing honor and we’d like to thank you all for your support as it wouldn’t have happened without you. The website link isn’t up yet, but if you subscribe to the magazine, you’ll find on the list there. New Around the Freelance Writing Jobs Network Your Turn: What or Who is Your Dream Client? Should Your Regular Blog Readers View Your Adsense Ads How much Should I Pay a Subcontracting Freelance Writer The Myth of the [Read more…]
Your Turn: What or Who is Your Dream Client?
April 22, 2010. 7 Comments
I’m turning the discussion over to you today as I attend to urgent business. Let’s talk about your clients. We often talk about demanding or difficult clients, but have you ever had a dream client? How do you define a “dream client?” For me, a dream client is someone who doesn’t micromanage but keeps the lines of communication open. It’s someone who is detailed about what he wants but doesn’t nitpick. It’s someone who pays a fair wage and knows quality writing commands quality pay. It’s someone who gives credit where it’s due and pays on time. Your turn: Define [Read more…]
No Leads Today…But Plenty of Resources for Finding Freelance Writing Jobs
April 22, 2010. 10 Comments
I’m sorry all. I have some urgent family business to attend to this morning and won’ t be able to hunt for leads. That doesn’t mean I’m leaving you empty handed, however. Use these resources to hunt for work – they link to lots of good stuff. Monday Markets: A staple of FWJ for some time now, bringing you weekly print and online markets. Where I Hunt for Freelance Writing Jobs and You Should Too! 43 Places to Find Freelance Writing Jobs 47 Places to Find Telecommuting Jobs 30 Types of Freelance Writing Jobs and How to Get Them 50 [Read more…]
Should Your Regular Blog Readers View Your Adsense Ads?
April 22, 2010. 10 Comments
I’m often asked why my regular blog readers view the Adsense ads here at Freelance Writing Jobs. Many bloggers feel that it’s somehow offensive or tacky to show regular readers these type of ads. Instead, Adsense should be invisible to all except those who land here via the search engines. I can appreciate that there are plenty of bloggers who don’t want to subject their regulars to their entire arsenal of ads. However, that’s not how I roll. I have no problem at all with everyone who visits knowing this is a heavily monetized blog, I think it’s good to [Read more…]
Your Freelance Writing Business:Important Considerations for Choosing a Name
April 21, 2010. 9 Comments
I’m noticing more freelance writers are struggling with what to name their freelance writing businesses. Indeed, I’ve had the “I don’t know what to call my business” chat with at least three writers this week. As a freelance writer, I never created a business name and it worked fine for me. However, I understand most freelancers and clients see a business name as being more professional. One of the reasons I’ve been hesitant to create a name for my business is that I do more than write. I offer a variety of services and don’t want to limit myself. I’ve [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for April 21, 2010
April 21, 2010. 1 Comment
Next month, the FWJ Network will celebrate its 5th anniversary. We’ve also hit a few milestones lately. I thought I’d share the numbers with you at Network HQ. Thanks to all for your continued support! New Around the Freelance Writing Jobs Network Twitter Branding: Are You Confusing Your Followers? Making the Transition from Work at Home to Small Business The Myth of the Perfect Freelance Writing Gig How Valuable is Your Service? Can You Put a Price On It? Freelance Writing Jobs Content Writing Jobs Geeky Productivity Writer Content Writers for Autosurrance Freelance Writers for Life Extension Writer/Editor – SalesPop.com [Read more…]
The Freelance Writing Jobs Network: Some Numbers for You
April 21, 2010. 4 Comments
I’m kind of proud at the rate at which the Freelance Writing Jobs Network has been growing lately. I thought it would be fun to share some numbers with you: The Freelance Writing Jobs blog (that’s this one) boasts over 10,000 RSS Readers. Add in subscribers from all the individual blogs in this network and we have over 13,000 subscribers. The Freelance Writing Jobs Facebook “Like” Group now boasts over 2,000 subscribers. Each day we receive over 5,000 physical visitors to the Freelance Writing Jobs network. The Freelance Writing Jobs Community Newsletter boasts over 1,000 subscribers. Thank you to all [Read more…]
Twitter Branding: Are You Confusing Your Followers?
April 20, 2010. 11 Comments
In the past few months I’ve noticed several freelance writers changing their Twitter handle more often than some of us change toilet paper rolls. I think that’s because when we’re confused about what to call ourselves online, or how to present ourselves to clients, we continue to reinvent ourselves. Here’s something to consider: if you’re confused about your branding, your followers are even more confused. If they don’t know what to call you, they may not call you at all. Hear me out on this one Defining Yourself on Twitter I don’t believe there are any hard and fast rules [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for April 20, 2010
April 20, 2010. 4 Comments
At the Freelance Writing Jobs Facebook Group we’re finishing this sentence, “The secret to successful freelancing is…” Join the conversation! New Around the Freelance Writing Jobs Network Freelance Writers: Are You Backing Up Your Stuff The Productivity Tip that Changed My Writing Freelance Writers: How Other People Perceive Us Old Media Marketing for Freelance Writing Business Introducing the Like Button at Facebook Do You Quote By the Hour or By the Word? Recommended Reading The Online Social Media Tools I Use and You Should Too at 10,000 Words Writing the Perfect Profile at The Renegade Writer How to Remain Broke [Read more…]
Freelance Writers: How Other People Perceive Us
April 19, 2010. 10 Comments
Today’s topic for discussion at the Freelance Writing Jobs Facebook Group is how our family, friends and neighbors perceive us. It’s interesting because no matter how hard we work, there are some who feel that because we have no regular employer, we don’t actually have a job. Often times, having flexibility sometimes means people doubt you work very hard. It also means some folks feel you’re available any time of the day or night. I remember receiving a very innocent email from my son’s teacher asking me to come in and help with a classroom event because she knows I’m [Read more…]
Freelance Writers and Bloggers: Are You Backing Up Your Stuff?
April 19, 2010. 10 Comments
The Freelance Writing Jobs blog you see here isn’t exactly complete. There are three different times I lost a bunch of blog posts. The first time was in 2007 when we lost more than a few posts after switching from Blogger to WordPress. We also lost several months of posts after the great server crash of 2008, and we lost a few posts after a crash in 2009. During the 2009 crash, though, we were able to rescue the posts thanks to our feeds and Google caches. The other times, they were lost in the abyss. These things happen. The [Read more…]
Your Turn: Are You Busier as a Freelance Writer?
April 18, 2010. 12 Comments
Sometimes I wonder if I’m busier as a freelance writer. Balancing several clients and maintaining this blog is only a small portion of what I do during day as I also have a family. With a 9 to 5 job, I left work, came home and that was it. Now the work is always here. Even if I have no client projects there are blog posts and pages for my books to write and other ideas to put into action. Really, there’s nothing I would rather do. I don’t want to retire or cut down my workload, because I enjoy [Read more…]
The Dark Side of Freelance Writing: Other Freelance Writers
April 17, 2010. 41 Comments
Welcome to our latest installment on the Dark Side of Freelance Writing, where we discuss some of the negative aspects of freelancing. Past installments in this series featured freelance writing burnout and when clients rip us off. Today we’re going to discuss negativity from other freelance writers. This is something I’ve had on my mind for years but don’t like to talk about because of the delicate subject matter. Sometimes talking about these things bring out heated emotions and I’m an avoidance kind of gal. After a conversation last week with my friend Anne Wayman, I thought I’d toss it [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for April 16, 2010
April 16, 2010. 3 Comments
We’re discussing whether or not the FWJ community would rather give up books or an Internet connection at the FWJ Facebook Group. Drop by and join the conversation! Enjoy your weekend! New Around the Freelance Writing Jobs Network Freelance Writing for the Web: A Change is Going to Come – Are You Ready? Freelance Writing Jobs Content Writing Jobs Wanted: The Best Geek Girl Writers on the Web Writers for Steady Work: $10/article Web Content Writer – Baltimore Freelance Writers for Word Clerk Freelancers for Patch.com – Chappaqua Web/Marketing Writer – Albany Blogger Jobs Law/Economy/Politics Blogger Sneaker Blogges Wanted Proofreading/Editing [Read more…]
What is the Future of Reading?
April 16, 2010. 15 Comments
In 1985, when I moved into my first apartment, my first order of business was to subscribe to The New York Times. My Sunday ritual was comforting; make a pot of coffee and relax while reading the Times from cover to cover. I saved the crossword for my hour-long commute into the city each day. It was a ritual carried over from growing up in my family of eight. My six siblings and I raced each other to the front porch each Sunday to get first shot at the papers. We shared the different sections, read comics aloud and discussed [Read more…]
Freelance Writing Jobs for April 15th, 2010
April 15, 2010. 3 Comments
We’re talking about what attracts us to certain bloggers – and what turns us off – at the Freelance Writing Jobs Facebook Group. Won’t you join the conversation? New Around the Freelance Writing Jobs Network Your Turn: What Do You Use as Clips Freelance Guest Spots and Some Recommended Reading A Post Mortem on Book Writing Recommended Reading Twitter for freelance Writers: A Brief Primer Defeating Business Performance Anxiety Insecurity Doesn’t Pay the Bills at The Launch Coach Where to Find Writers for Your Blog at Performancing Copyright’s PR Problem at Plagiarism Today Freelance Writing Jobs Really slim leads today…. [Read more…]
