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From Columnist to Ebook Author: Tina Traster’s Journey

I’ve worked with Tina Traster for the past couple of years as the editor of one of her columns, Hits & Misses, a chronicle of the dramatic highs and lows that come with the entrepreneurial life, for Crain’s New York Business. When I found … Continue reading

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How Much to Charge for Blogging

If you’re wondering what rates to seek for blog writing, you’re not alone, judging by the search terms used to find our site. The confusion is not surprising, given that rates are all over the map. I’ve found that clients typically … Continue reading

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Why You Need an Income Goal

As a freelancer, it’s so easy to get so caught up in individual projects–especially the fun ones you love–that time just disappears. But that can be a trap if you need to make a living. Projects can stretch to fill … Continue reading

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A Simple Secret for Getting Paid

Most freelancers start to develop a radar over time for the clients who will pay them and those who will suddenly disappear when an invoice comes in. But every once in a while, even savvy independent professionals can get fooled … Continue reading

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Is Journalism the Best Job in the World?

A friend’s son interviewed me over the weekend about the field of journalism. He was doing the interview for his history class, so some of the questions centered on my recollections of a specific mass layoff at a New York … Continue reading

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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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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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Establishing A Fan Base By Giving Your Work Away For Free

I do not think that writers should give away their work for free to magazines, newspapers or web sites. In fact, too many writers make a practice of that, dragging down rates for all of us. Books, however, seem a … Continue reading

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A Pay-Negotiating Tool Freelancers Can’t Afford to Ignore

Staying ahead of trends in the demand for freelance services will help you figure out when it’s time to ask clients for better pay. If you haven’t come across the IQIndex, which tracks temporary workers’ bill rates, you’ll find it … Continue reading

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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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