Free Content: It’s All in the Wording

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Every time we talk about writing for free, there’s outrage. Writers from all over the web chime in to discuss whether or not one should pay dues by writing for free and most agree that unless it’s for a meganame magazine or charity, the other party is taking advantage by trading content for exposure.
Enter [...]

How Transparent is Too Transparent?

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I dig transparency. I like when bloggers let me know they’re being paid to talk about something and I think it’s a good idea when businesses don’t try and gloss over the bad stuff to only paint a rosy picture. Because I think it’s important to be transparent, I discuss many details here that [...]

45 Free Things for Writers

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So I haven’t done a “free stuff for writers” post in a while. Probably because it takes a lot of time to scour the Internet for freebies. However, it’s a sucky economy and we’re all looking to save where we can. With that in mind, I’d like to offer this list of free things [...]

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 [...]

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