When Writing For Free Works
I often urge new writers not to work for free, or not very often. Of course, there are always exceptions to that rule. The most obvious is to develop a portfolio… and a short handful of free articles well written and online will go a long way toward getting that done.
Get Paid to Write points out another reason – and that’s promotion. The post, Writing For Free Pays Off Again is worth a read.
Write well and often,
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3 opinions for When Writing For Free Works
Sharon
Apr 27, 2007 at 6:37 pm
Thanks for the plug, Anne. I’m with you - keep writing for free to a minimum unless you have something to gain or need the experience.
Anne Wayman
Apr 29, 2007 at 9:30 am
yep ;)
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