Tag Archives: Elaine Pofeldt

4 Ways To Improve Freelancing Revenues

Caroline Ceniza-Levine left a career as a corporate recruiter to co-found the career coaching firm SixFigure Start with Connie Thanasoulis-Cerrachio, formerly a recruiter for Merrill Lynch. Their New York-based company has grown revenues 600% in four years. Meanwhile, Ceniza-Levine also serves as … Continue reading

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Should Freelancers Work for Free? Harlan Ellison’s Answer.

Many writers get approached from time to time with offers to work for “exposure,” rather than cash. Here’s an answer from well-known author and screenwriter Harlan Ellison. (Work-from-home freelancers with kids: There’s some salty language). What is your view on … Continue reading

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Confessions of a Cookbook Ghostwriter

Ever thought about ghostwriting? Then you won’t want to miss Julia Moskin’s honest and hilarious New York Times story “I Was a Cookbook Ghostwriter”. Although I’m someone who never really mastered cooking — my husband tackles the tough stuff — … Continue reading

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9 Ways to Rocket to the Top of Google

Succeeding as a freelancer isn’t just about perfecting your craft (though that undoubtedly helps!). These days, it also depends on making sure you have a strong digital presence. If your website, blog and other online calling cards rank high in … Continue reading

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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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