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July 21, 2011 What a Blogger Can Learn from Larry David and Curb Your Enthusiasm

Curb Your Enthusiasm is not only the funniest show on TV, but it’s also the smartest. Which got me to thinking, Larry David would make an awesome blogger. But since he isn’t one, the only option is to dissect his character and use him to get better ourselves. Here’s what we bloggers can learn from L.D.

December 22, 2010 Is Your Blog Dying During the Holidays?

Apparently ours is. We’ve posted like once in the last two weeks. I’m not going to make excuses. We’re just really busy with the hustle and bustle the season has to offer. That said, there’s gotta be a way to keep it going through these busy, stressful times. Here’s what I’m going to do next [...]

November 23, 2010 6 Sins That May Send Your Blog to Hell

I think it’s safe to say that no one wants to go to Hell. And of course no one wants to send their blog there either. But how do we avoid it? It’s simple. Just make sure you aren’t committing any of the following blogging sins. And if you are, remember that it’s never too [...]

October 28, 2010 8 Lessons Mad Men Teaches the Freelance Writer

Mad Men is pretty much the best show on TV right now, hands down. There’s the 60’s setting, the cool ad-guy persona, the boozing and the philandering. But there’s more to it than just the “cool factor.” As a freelance writer striving to build our own successful business, there are quite a few lessons we [...]

October 23, 2010 Microsoft Excel Helps You Edit Your Freelance Writing Assignments

When it comes to freelance writing, the thing I hate above all else is editing. By the time I’ve finished a piece, whether it’s an article or web copy, I just want to send it on and be done with it. The last thing I want to do is pick through it with a fine-toothed [...]

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October 20, 2010 When’s It Time to Let a Client Go?

Letting clients go is difficult work. Chances are you’re scared of their reaction. And you probably have conflicting feelings about losing the income. However, sometimes there’s a client who you just need to cut off. Here’s how I decide to give a client the big boot. • When they become the “overbearing boss”—About 6 months [...]

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October 18, 2010 Other Places to Find Freelance Writing Work

Am I the only one who has noticed that the job boards have sucked lately? Seriously, if you’re a part time freelance writer who only hits up Craigslist and similar job boards, then you’re income is in serious danger of drying up. But never fear, there are other ways to find work. Here are a [...]

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October 6, 2010 Why You Should Use Direct Mail to Get Freelance Writing Jobs

by Eric Brantner When it comes to finding freelance writing jobs, most people immediately turn to the internet. They hit up the same job websites every other freelance writer is visiting, and they apply to the same jobs hundreds of others are competing for. And guess what? They don’t get most jobs they apply for. [...]

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September 9, 2010 Freelance Writing Advice for the Discouraged Part Timer

by Chris Brantner Don’t feel alone because it happens to all of us. You bust your butt working a full time job, all the while wishing you were working on the job you really enjoy—writing. It’s the job where you sit at home at your computer and make money with no one looking over your [...]

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September 7, 2010 5 Ways to Generate Freelance Writing Opportunities

by Eric Brantner If you’ve been a part time freelance writer for any period of time, you already know all the major job websites for finding freelance writing opportunities. That’s not what this post is about. This post is about ways you can create your own opportunities. This is about creating writing gigs, rather than [...]

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