How Freelance Writing is Saving the World

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If you do a freelance writing related Twitter search, you’ll notice many people who aren’t, or weren’t, writers by trade using writing and blogging as a way to keep afloat after losing their day jobs. I left my job to become a freelance writer, but many in the business today didn’t. I know a [...]

Is Writer’s Block an Excuse for Procrastination?

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Everyone who owns a writing blog talks about writer’s block at one time or another. We all offer the same tips:

Take a walk
Keep an idea notebook
Talk to other writers
Make an outline
Make a list
etc.etc.

Lately I’ve been wondering if writer’s block is an excuse for procrastination. Is it that we truly can’t think of anything to [...]

Bringing Community Back FWJ is Giving Away $150 Bucks!

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Once upon a time there was a blog. This blog had several thousand visitors each day. They shared. They chatted. They commiserated. It was all good. Soon some mean people came by and began scaring away the happy chatters.  The vibe changed from warm and fuzzy to not so much fun anymore. The owner [...]

What Does Your Twitter Name Say About Your Brand?

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I’ve been thinking a lot about my name as my brand lately. I’m not one who hides behind anonymous pen names because I feel I can’t build up my brand by being anonymous.  I have always been Deborah Ng or Deb Ng. My forum handles are always a variation of my name, usually “Deb [...]

And the Winner of the Freelance Writing Jobs Photo Contest Is…

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At the end of August we announced a photo contest to find a new image for the Freelance Writing Jobs home page. We received many beautiful entries, it was hard to make a decision. So we put it to a vote.
It was really no contest:
So who was the winner?
Image number 7 taken by D.K. [...]

Controversy vs. Community

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All this talk about community has me thinking…
Every time there’s a discussion regarding rates, content sites, web vs. print or another topic one can consider controversial, comments go through the roof. Some are respectful, others aren’t. While I do try to delete the most harmful and abusive comments, it’s true many people simply enjoy [...]

Top 10 Blogs for Writers Announced

Michael Stelzner announced his annual Top 10 Blogs for Writers. I’m honored once again as FWJ has made the list for the fourth year in a row.  It’s just as big a thrill this year as all other years. Thanks Mike, thanks FWJ community, thanks FWJ bloggers and congratulations to all the winners!
Here’s the full [...]

The Freelance Writing Jobs Photo Contest: Time to Vote

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It’s time to vote! We have some great entries in our photo contest – and one of them will be picked to replace the “splashy coffee cup” photo on the home page. The winner will also receive $200!
I was afraid we wouldn’t have enough entries, now I don’t know how I’ll be able to [...]

What’s Your Angle?

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I’m still thinking about freelance writing bloggers, particularly different focuses and angles. What sets your blog apart from the rest?
This network has an angle, freelance writing jobs. Every blog post and every blog at FWJ has to do with finding work and staying successfully employed as a freelance writer. Whether it’s posting leads, offering [...]

Rants: Informative or Unhinged?

I’ve been reading a lot of rants lately. Most have to do with the state of freelance writing and, frankly, I’m starting to get a headache. I’ve been known to throw out a rate-driven rant every now and again, but reading so many in the course of the week made me feel as if I [...]

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