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Why Low Paying Gigs Are and Are Not Your Problem

By on April 30th, 2010

A couple of weeks ago, I got an email from Bright Hub (a content mill I used to write for) inviting me to help them write some 60 titles for a private client commission for about $20 a pop. Another …

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Confessions of a Late Sleeping, Bunny Slipper Wearing Freelance Writer

By on January 29th, 2010

I’m getting kinda tired of reading all these posts about the right and wrong way to behave as a full time writer (and apparently, I’m not the only one). I’m also curious about all these myths that we are supposed …

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Freelance Writers: Why is “Work Smarter” so Difficult to Understand?

By on September 17th, 2009

Just a quick thought / question for you today: Why is it that so many freelance writers can’t seem to grasp the concept of working smarter, not harder? Sometimes when I talk to writers or read other freelance writing blogs …

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To Spend or Not to Spend: That’s a Damn Good Question

By on April 23rd, 2009

Earlier this month James Chartrand asked “Are you scared of spending money?” over at FWJ. I’ve been meaning to share some thoughts on the subject of what is, and isn’t, necessary to spend money on as a freelance writer. I’d …

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