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The Surprise Upside of a Home Office

For the past four-and-a-half years, I’ve made my professional life in a tiny windowed sunroom off the dining room of my rancher in Northern Virginia. From my home office window, I watch the birds feeding outside , and I have … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 25, 2013 by admin Comments Off

Writing Ebooks: A Crash Course

Recently, I discovered a terrific new Writer’s Digest ebook, The $1,000 Query Letter: Real Queries That Helped Land Dream Contracts and Assignments, when author Diana Bocco, interviewed me about how I pitched Money magazine. The book, which sprung from an … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 23, 2012 by admin Leave a comment

Surprise Winner: Stephen King’s ‘On Writing’

When I asked my writing group for recommendations of great books about writing, I was surprised to hear them say Stephen King’s On Writing. Here’s a blog post that excerpts the book, which I downloaded on to my Nook and … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 22, 2012 by admin 2 Comments

One More Sign That A Freelancer’s Blog Isn’t The End — It’s The Means To An End

A couple of days ago $200kfreelancer posted a story about Jonathan Blum, who has abandoned the high-traffic model of blogging in favor of producing quality content for a select group of clients. Right after we published, this story turned up … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 8, 2012 by Elizabeth MacBride 3 Comments

She Traded Corporate Life for Freelancing–and Loves It!

Debbie Feldstein spent 25 years in an enviable career at the New York Emmy Awards. She worked her way up from secretary to executive director of the nonprofit, which recognizes excellence in TV programming. She spent a decade at the … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 1, 2012 by Elaine Pofeldt Leave a comment

The Mistake Freelancers Discover–After It’s Too Late

As a long-time freelancer, I have a pretty good handle on the mistakes that tend to bedevil independent scribes. Taking too many refrigerator breaks. Procrastinating by vacuuming the living room rug, doing the laundry, or polishing your son’s dress shoes … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 24, 2012 by admin 1 Comment

4 Tips on Money Management for Freelancers

Going from a steady paycheck to a freelance income can be a big adjustment, especially if you are leaving behind a substantial corporate salary with full benefits. But, contrary to what many people assume, it’s possible to end up on … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 27, 2012 by Elaine Pofeldt Leave a comment

5 Signs Freelancing Is A Wave Of The Future

1. A Pew Research Center survey found that self-employed workers are “significantly more satisfied with their jobs than other workers. They’re also more likely to work because they want to and not because they need a paycheck.” Pew reports that … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 20, 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

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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Posted on March 7, 2012 by Elaine Pofeldt Leave a comment