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The Golden Pencil: The Freelance Writer’s Resource

October 3rd, 2008

What Do You Think Of This Contract? Ask Anne, The Pro Writer

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Hi Anne,
I’m a freelancer new to the game. I have been offered a gig at a local parenting magazine that has a huge circulation. They have only recently sent the writers agreement even though my column has already appeared in two issues. I really need some advice, like I said, I’m a newbie and […]

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September 30th, 2008

Do I Own My Story? Ask Anne The Pro Writer

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Dear Anne:
I have a question about fiction submissions and copyrights.
Several years back, I wrote a few stories that won short fiction awards and were published in my college’s literary journals. Now I am thinking of sending them out to other publications for reprinting. The problem is that I want to edit and […]

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September 19th, 2008

What Should I Include In My Resume? Ask Anne, The Pro Writer

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Dear Anne,
I’m a regular reader of your newsletter and always look inside the job postings list. I would like to find a writing job I can do from home one day but it is proving to be rather difficult.
One thing is that some jobs are for US based people only. Another obstacle is […]

By Anne Wayman -- 0 comments

September 11th, 2008

When Should I Set Up My Website? Ask Anne, The Pro Writer

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Hi Anne:
At what point in a freelancers career is it appropriate to set up a website? I have one national publication and at least 10 regional publications. Is this too early. If so how long should you wait to set up a site?
–Maureen, Atlanta, GA
Hi Maureen,
First let me apologize. I’d forgotten your question was in […]

By Anne Wayman -- 4 comments

September 2nd, 2008

Freelance Writing - Only In America? Ask Anne, the Pro Writer

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Hi Anne,
Maybe you can help me. I live in Kolkata City, India. I am a web content writer with 1 years 6 months experience. In my 1 and half years of experience as a full time content writer, I have written on a vast range of topics ranging from travel and tourism, food and lifestyle, […]

By Anne Wayman -- 0 comments

May 15th, 2007

Weird and Wonderful Jobs

I ran into a fascinating blog called Eccentric Employment. I’ve always been fascinated by the way people earn money, and Jade Walker has a great collection.
For example, how about Forest Fire Cartographers – I didn’t know people did that, yet I’ve seen the maps.
Or what about Grave Groomers?
You get the idea. So how does this […]

By Anne Wayman -- 2 comments

April 26th, 2007

How You Apply For Writing Gigs Really Counts

Tina Marie Frawley writes a blog called The Freelance Writer’s Lounge. She’s got a post called Following Instructions Counts!
It’s the story of what happened when she posted an ad for a writer on CraigsList.
Read it and weep… or maybe celebrate. Celebrate because you read the ads carefully and respond thoughtfully, following any instructions […]

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April 9th, 2007

Freelance Writing Jobs - 48 New Writing and Editing Jobs

Just posted 48 new freelance writing and editing jobs. A good way to start the week.
Remember, you’ll get notified of all the jobs when you subscribe to Abundant Writing News.
Write well and often,

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April 4th, 2007

From Job to Freelance – Planning Your Move

When you’re grinding away in a cube, collecting full time pay but hating it… when you’ve managed to have some success freelance writing in the cracks, it’s really tempting to quit and attempt full-time freelancing. So how do you make the decision? Here are some things to consider:

Do you know your real monthly nut? Your […]

By Anne Wayman -- 2 comments

February 12th, 2007

Writers and RFPs

Any of you who have been following this blog for awhile know I’m not fond of sites or situations that put freelance writers in the position of bidding on jobs. But there’s another type of opportunity out there that might seem like a bidding offer but isn’t.
That’s the Request For Proposal or RFP. Most often […]

By Anne Wayman -- 1 comment