Back to Basics Part 3: 11 Things NOT to Do When Applying for a Freelance Writing Job

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by Deborah Ng I don’t wish to be redundant, but I’ll say it once again. Your freelance writing job application, whether it’s an online form, an emailed cover letter, or writer’s resume, is the first impression a potential client will have of you. Your writing never needs to be more perfect than it is on your job application. 11 Things NOT to Do When Applying for a Freelance Writing Job 1. Rush One mistake I made in the past is to hurriedly whip up an application letter in order to be one of the first to apply. I now know [Read more…]

Back to Basics: Step 1 How to Get Started Finding a Freelance Writing Job

by Deborah Ng So I finally got around to answering some of my email (thanks to your patience) and I’m noticing many new writers and visitors to Freelance Writing Jobs, welcome all. Many of the new friends to FWJ want to know how to find freelance writing jobs. Which is an easy and difficult question to answer at the same time. Finding Your First Freelance Writing Job Really, the only thing keeping you from applying to your first freelance writing job is you. If you took the time to research all the freelance writing job boards, all of the opportunities [Read more…]

Working at Home: Myths vs. Reality

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by Deborah Ng This morning as I made my rounds to some of my favorite blogs, a post at Performancing caught my eye. Ryan Caldwell wondered if we’re having trouble staying disciplined and discussed how he has to micromanage many of his writers. This hit home. I think so many people feel working at home is all TV and pajamas, and that’s far from being true. Today I’d like to explore some popular work at home myths and set the record straight. Myth: You can work at your convenience Reality: If you are home with kids, there’s really no convenient [Read more…]

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