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A New Market For Long Form Journalism

I don’t know if all journalists feel like this, but for me, the Holy Grail of this field is long-form journalism. And it’s saddened me that there are fewer opportunities to really dig into a topic and write a piece … Continue reading

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5 Reasons Freelancing Beats Corporate Life

Regular readers of $200KFreelancer know that we’re brutally realistic about what it takes to earn a decent living as an indie professional. But if you’re one of the 71% of employees who aren’t feeling engaged in your current job, it’s … Continue reading

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How One Freelancer Used Google AdWords To Build A Multimillion Dollar Business

Many of us view our freelance businesses an alternative to a job, one that gives us the freedom to ditch time-wasting commutes and days packed with meetings and corporate politics. We feel lucky that we can clear space in our … Continue reading

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Coffee Break: Sprinkles The Freelance Hamster

It’s 4 a.m. An insomniac night. Should I stay in bed? I think of all the projects I am working on. Stock options swim around in my mind with the question of whether the thesis director at George Mason will … Continue reading

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What Jeremy Lin Can Teach Freelancers

The story of Jeremy Lin is barreling through the press. Lin was a standout at Harvard — but hardly anybody in the basketball world notices standouts from Harvard. Now, after being passed over in the 2010 NBA draft, he’s the … Continue reading

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Put The Right Price Tag On Your Talent

It’s always a little daunting when new clients ask you what you charge. Many writers like to stick with a consistent hourly rate or word rate, but after the lean times of the past few years, some are afraid to … Continue reading

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Coffee Break For Freelancers: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore from Moonbot Studios on Vimeo. If you have about 15 minutes for a break in your day – and you should be taking those, for your sanity – spend them by watching … Continue reading

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Mozy for Data Backup Needs

Many freelancers treat the need to routinely back up data the same way many Americans treat the need to exercise: By ignoring it. The comes the heart attack–or the computer crash. 200kfreelancers are different. If you’re going after business seriously … Continue reading

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