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Ditch These 4 Time-Wasting Habits

1. Coffee or wine with that just-starting-out freelancer who wants advice. We all want to be helpful, and in fact I got some really great help from established freelancers when I was starting out. But you’ve got to set limits … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 19, 2012 by Elizabeth MacBride Leave a comment

5 Ways To Rev Up Freelance Income Now

Succeeding in freelancing means reacting quickly to what’s going on in the economy. Sales for some freelancers may have slowed a bit this month as clients respond to negative economic news. The reports could signify a lull in the recovery, … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 11, 2012 by Elaine Pofeldt Leave a comment

3 Worst Pieces Of Freelancing Advice

When I was starting out as an independent writer, I got a lot of great advice from more experienced freelancers. It helped me on every front, from targeting the right clients to figuring out how much to charge for my … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 3, 2012 by Elaine Pofeldt Leave a comment

An Easy Way to Go Paperless

We all know that using less office paper is good for the earth, but if you’ve tried eliminating it altogether, you know that it’s not as simple to do as it sounds. One challenge for me has been signing contracts. … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 29, 2012 by Elaine Pofeldt 4 Comments

A Tool to Help You Tackle Big Projects

I’ve been working on a memoir for the past three years or so. It’s the first really long thing I’ve written–beyond the 3,000 or 4,000-word feature story. I didn’t have a clue how to organize my research when I started. … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 26, 2012 by Elizabeth MacBride Leave a comment

A Killer Work Habit That Is Easy To Adopt

Last week, I wrote about time chunking, a new phrase sweeping productivity circles. (See: Power Up Your Productivity). This week, I tried with some success to turn off interruptions to focus on writing or editing pretty major pieces that I … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 23, 2012 by Elizabeth MacBride 1 Comment

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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Posted on March 19, 2012 by Elaine Pofeldt Leave a comment

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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Posted on March 15, 2012 by Elaine Pofeldt 1 Comment

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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Posted on March 1, 2012 by Elaine Pofeldt 3 Comments

5 Reasons People In Your Life Don’t Support Your Writing-And What To Do About It

Going freelance takes guts, in our steady-job-worshipping culture. No matter how much indie spirit you have, it can be hard to stick with your new business if the important people in your life–your mate, your kids, your family and your … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 9, 2012 by Elaine Pofeldt 2 Comments