http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/ Freelance Writing Jobs Forums » Recent Posts en-US Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:54:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/search.php http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/topic/sign-up-for-the-freelance-writing-jobs-network-community-newsletter#post-25 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:38:39 +0000 Deb Ng 25@http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/ <p><a href="http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/11/sign-up-for-the-freelance-writing-jobs-newsletter/" rel="nofollow">http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/11/sign-up-for-the-freelance-writing-jobs-newsletter/</a> </p> http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/topic/introduce-yourself#post-24 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:26:12 +0000 Bumbles 24@http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/ <p>Thanks for mentioning your forum - my first to join for freelancers. Enjoy your site and look forward to interacting with others. Getting my toes wet this year via freelance blogging on UpTake and Lifesnips. Both experiences have been terrific. </p> http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/topic/taxes#post-23 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:37:51 +0000 rockwellfitness 23@http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/ <p>I do it myself.. But I have an LLC that I run my Freelance Writing through..... </p> http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/topic/writing-for-non-profits#post-22 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:43:09 +0000 HeathGordon 22@http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/ <p>If you do pro-bono work for a not for profit, can you deduct this from your taxes? Weird question I know, but it was just something I was thinking of. </p> http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/topic/introduce-yourself#post-21 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:41:12 +0000 annthewriter 21@http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>I found FWJ through Twitter a few months ago, and up til now have largely used the site to fuel my dreams. Now that I'm probably about to lose my day job, I'm planning to seize the opportunity to make those dreams a reality, and FWJ's going to be an invaluable resource for making that happen. (Thank you, Deb!) </p> <p>I already freelance for a regional pet magazine and lifestyle magazine, but would like to expand my clientele enough to actually pay the bills. I also blog, and write fiction and poetry. </p> <p>Looking forward to being part of the community.</p> <p>Cheers,<br /> Ann </p> http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/topic/taxes#post-20 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:45:18 +0000 HeathGordon 20@http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/ <p>This is one of the areas where I am most concerned. There was a post in your 45 free things about an online money management site that helps with taxes, but I feel like that won't take everything. Do you do it yourself? Do you hire an accountant?</p> <p>Heath </p> http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/topic/introduce-yourself#post-19 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:26:19 +0000 HeathGordon 19@http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/ <p>Hey there,</p> <p>I'm a 20 something guy who, after bouncing around from job to job, realized he was the most successful when he was creating words. At this point I'm working on my own blog-matrix at heathgordon.com and picking up private clients (2 so far, thanks Deb!). Anyways, this blog is the first place I go after I read the news and brew some coffee. The job listings are great, but the advice you give every day, Deb is the best in the business. Thanks.</p> <p>I dig the freelance angle, but at some point I hope to sell some of my fiction, but I have a lot of work before I get there.</p> <p>Heath </p> http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/topic/introduce-yourself#post-18 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:25:52 +0000 Beth V 18@http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/ <p>Deb, thanks for reviving the forum here. I visit FWJ daily for job leads and other helpful info. I'm a struggling writer, try to make a living at it. I write for Suite 101, Demand Studios and a pet blog, I have several personal blogs, and I just picked up a local private client. I prefer creative writing but haven't made any money at it yet. </p> http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/topic/hello#post-17 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:41:10 +0000 Deb Ng 17@http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/ <p>Thanks, Kenneth and welcome. Don't be a stranger - I hope we'll see you at FWJ more often. </p> http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/topic/this-forum#post-16 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:40:20 +0000 Deb Ng 16@http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/ <p>Thanks! Let's hope it fills up soon so we can discuss, share and commiserate! </p> http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/topic/introduce-yourself#post-15 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:16:08 +0000 newslancers 15@http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/ <p>I am a traditional journalist attempting to navigate the world of online writing. The majority of my clients are online news sites, with a smattering of how-to mills and major blogs. The preponderance of online writing may be yet another indication of the health of print pubs. I'm also launching (shameless plug) Newslancers.com, a social network for journalists. </p> http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/topic/this-forum#post-14 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:07:02 +0000 newslancers 14@http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/ <p>The forum looks good, Deb. Newslancers is looking into adding bbpress, also. </p> http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/topic/hello#post-13 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:15:00 +0000 KennethCrawford 13@http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/ <p>It is great that you have a forum here. I have been a full-time freelance writer since July of this year. I had been freelancing for about four years part-time. I look forward to sharing and learning here on your forums. BTW great site, been writing a couple of promos for this site on my blog. You have excellent information here for writers both new and experienced. </p> http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/topic/introduce-yourself#post-12 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:20:20 +0000 ace_writer 12@http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/ <p>Thanks Deb for reviving the forum. I always used to think that your site must have a forum. I have been regular visitor to your site and I have no words to explain the gratitude. </p> <p>We are a family of writers and I have started writing just some months before. I have won many clients from different sources and forums.</p> <p>The joy of writing is to be experienced. I enjoy writing on arts, history, products, family issues. Yes reviews are also good stream of money. </p> <p>Happy to be at your blog and forum. </p> http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/topic/taxes#post-11 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:24:35 +0000 Deb Ng 11@http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/ <p>What do other freelancers do at tax time? </p> http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/topic/rates#post-10 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:24:08 +0000 Deb Ng 10@http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/ <p>Questions about rates? Post them here! </p> http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/topic/this-forum#post-9 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:20:19 +0000 Deb Ng 9@http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/ <p>Before you wonder why this forum doesn't look like Absolute Write or WAHMs Who Write, let me explain I'm using one that's easy on my resources...for now. I want to see how popular this forum is and how big the community grows before bringing out the big guns.</p> <p>If you have any suggestions for forums or folders, feel free to suggest them here. </p> http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/topic/demand-studios#post-8 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:44:02 +0000 Deb Ng 8@http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/ <p>Questions about Demand Studios? Ask here! </p> http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/topic/how-to-get-started-as-a-freelance-writer#post-7 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:41:39 +0000 Deb Ng 7@http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/ <p>The majority of questons asked at FWJ has to do with getting started as a freelance writer. Please feel free to ask your questions here. The best freelancers in the business are part of the FWJ community and are more than happy to answer your questions! </p> http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/topic/introduce-yourself#post-6 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:39:55 +0000 Deb Ng 6@http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/ <p>Don't be shy, use this folder to tell us who you are and what you do. We're all about sharing! </p> http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/topic/fwj-comment-policy#post-5 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:39:21 +0000 Deb Ng 5@http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/forums/ <p>We don’t like to have too many rules here at FWJ. Rules and regulations tend to scare people away, and we enjoy a crowded sandbox. Without rules we would have anarchy, and we’re not really into that either. So here it is in a nutshell: Be nice and be respectful. Easy, right?</p> <p>Here’s the deal. When commenting, be nice and be respectful. Before you start yelling censorship and first ammendment, let me clarify that you are more than welcome to disagree. We love spirited discussion and debate. Just be nice and be respectful.</p> <p>Personal attacks, rudeness, vulgarity, spam and all around bad manners in comments will find said comment quietly and uncerimoniously removed. If you would like to discuss removal of said comment, take it to email. We will no longer have public discussions and arguments about why certain comments are removed.If your comment is removed, it’s safe to say you weren’t nice or respectful. If you post a comment to announce to everyone we’re evil and removed your comment, we’ll remove that one as well. You’re welcome to talk it over with us in private.</p> <p>Thank you for your understanding and for being nice and respectful. </p>