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Archive for January 2007

January 31st, 2007

Ye Gods Errands Take Time and Energy!

Because I do my writing from home, I usually plan my errands and appointments to act as breaks from my writing. Today, time really got away from me.
My real estate agent called about 9:30 and asked me to meet her at an interesting property; I agreed, and it is interesting. I had an appointment at […]

By Anne Wayman -- 0 comments

January 31st, 2007

Freelance Writing Jobs - 45 New Writing Jobs Today

I just posted 45 new writing and editing jobs.
As I suspected, I got some agreement on my post about being willing to take lower pay if you’re just starting as a freelancer writer. Pros seem to agree it’s perhaps the only way to get started.
Be sure you get notice of all the writing jobs postings […]

By Anne Wayman -- 0 comments

January 29th, 2007

Getting Started in Writing Often Means Lower Pay

I’m always encouraging writers to charge more. This reflects my own experience of not charging enough for my writing for years. It was a problem of self-worth, etc.
But in the beginning most of us had to charge less and perhaps even under-earn to get started. It’s better, at least when starting a freelance writing career, […]

By Anne Wayman -- 8 comments

January 29th, 2007

Freelance Writing Jobs - 39 New Writing Jobs Today

Yep, I just posted 39 New Writing Jobs.
One of the questions that comes up frequently is how to present your writing resume or writing credits. You can see how I do mine at: www.annewayman.com/resume.htm
This isn’t the only way to do it, but it works for me.
Make sure you get notice of every job posting by […]

By Anne Wayman -- 0 comments

January 28th, 2007

Maybe I Should Become A Gardening Writer

I woke up this morning with a real yen to work in my garden… I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do, just something. I settled on getting some organic fertilizer that will work on my postage stamp lawn and flower garden plus containers. And that meant a trip to my favorite nursery.
They suggested Gro-Power. […]

By Anne Wayman -- 5 comments

January 26th, 2007

Headers in Word Manuscripts

I generally consider myself a power Word user – until I get to inserting running heads in a manuscript. Google offers this definition of a running head: Lines of type that run at the top of the book page, usually the book title on the left-hand page and the chapter title on the right-hand page.
Word […]

By Anne Wayman -- 2 comments

January 26th, 2007

Freelance Writing Jobs - 51 New Writing and Editing Jobs

I just posted 51 New Writing and Editing Jobs.
That’s a total of 165 freelance writing, editing and translation jobs posted this week! And, as near as I can tell, each of those jobs can be done from home, or the coffee shop of your choice.
Be sure you receive notice of all new freelance writing and […]

By Anne Wayman -- 0 comments

January 25th, 2007

Professional Writers Appreciate Good Editing

Over on our forum, we’re kicking around editors we’ve had problems with. Seems like most of us have had an editor or two that has given us fits.
In my case, one editor wrecked an article by adding a bunch of short paragraphs she thought were cute. I was so embarrassed I was tempted to ask […]

By Anne Wayman -- 6 comments

January 24th, 2007

When A Writing Client Doesn’t Respond

Much of my writing is, as most of you know, ghostwriting. That means, among other things, I write, send it to the client and wait for their response. At the moment I’m waiting for a client to get back to me.
Last I heard, which was last week, he expected to get several chapters edited and […]

By Anne Wayman -- 3 comments

January 24th, 2007

Freelance Writing Jobs - 59 New Writing and Editing Jobs

I just posted 59 new freelance writing, editing and translation jobs.
Do you have questions about applying for freelance writing gigs? Post ‘em in a comment and I’ll do my best to answer them.
Get notified of every job posting by subscribing to Abundant Writing News.
Write well and often,

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