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Make Money Blogging: 20 Blog Revenue Streams

By on March 27th, 2013

The post below was originally published on my small business blog after a friend asked me some basic questions about how he could begin to make money blogging. I’ve since shared it here as a way to help freelance writers build an additional revenue stream (originally on October 16, 2008). And I’ve now updated it for All Freelance Writing readers with even more blog revenue streams you can choose from. – Blogging has been a hot business concept for quite a few years now, but many people blogging for income are still baffled about how to make serious money. “Is it …

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Freelance Writers: Why Should People Care About You?

By on November 13th, 2012

By: Joshua Danton Boyd In the popular TV show Rome, the character Titus Pullo reassures the young Gaius Octavian Caesar that to be a middling swordsman is better than nothing. Caesar is quick to respond. “There you are wrong. The graveyards are full of middling swordsmen. Best not to be a swordsman at all than a middling swordsman.” This might be a slight extreme of course, but being in the middle of your industry is not a great thing. Sure, it might bring you some work, but will it be as fulfilling as being at the top of your field …

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What’s Your Freelance Dream?

By on June 27th, 2012

Recently we talked about finding ways to get through your days as a freelancer — from minimizing distractions so you can go into “super freelancer” mode to thinking about all the little things freelance freedom provides. Increased productivity and remembering why you love this job are two great ways to make the freelance life even better. So is looking for larger motivation. Today let’s focus on that — your grander freelance dreams. A Few Examples Here are some examples of things you might dream about or work toward in your future life being (or after being) a freelance writer: Maybe …

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All Freelance Writing Weekly Roundup – February 3, 2012

By on February 3rd, 2012

Happy Friday everyone! Today we kick off our new weekly roundup series (similar to our old Freelance Friday series, but more good stuff). Here’s the gist. At the end of each week I’ll publish a list of things you might have missed this week — our writing forum daily discussions, other interesting discussions from the forum, recent posts here on the blog, other posts I’ve been reading from around the Web, and sometimes I’ll highlight a few oldies but goodies that you may have missed or forgotten about. Happy reading! From the Writing Forums How do You Set Your E-book …

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Face to Face Marketing Tips for Freelance Writers

By on January 23rd, 2012

Like many freelance writers, I do not enjoy talking about myself. That being said, there is a fine line between bragging on yourself and doing an effective job in the sales and marketing department. Are you comfortable with “face to face marketing?” In short, this is the act of marketing your services to potential clients in person. No matter the setting – from conferences to chamber meetings – you need to be comfortable selling and marketing yourself in a face to face environment. Here are several tips to keep in mind: 1. Rather than brag about your accomplishments, detail your …

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What sets you Apart from other Writers?

By on January 9th, 2012

As you continue to market your services, you will receive many of the same questions from potential clients. You are sure to hear the following from time to time: What sets you apart from other writers? Why should I hire you instead of another freelancer? These are legitimate questions – and you need to have legitimate answers. If you are unprepared for the above questions, you may be taken off guard and subsequently lose out on a project. There are several basic answers you can use to address this common concern. Experience. Do you have a lot of experience in …

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2012 New Year’s Resolutions

By on January 3rd, 2012

Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe it’s another new year already. I usually have my goals and resolutions set by late October or early November. But I’m a bit late to the game this year. In fact, I’ve been somewhat absent here for months. I had a crazy year in 2011. My guy and I started looking for a new place around May. That hunt, move, and settling in dominated the majority of my year and took a lot of time away from other things — mostly the time I could spend on my own sites and projects (hence …

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Freelance Marketing – Market Research and Planning

By on October 11th, 2011

This week we’re running a five-post series for writers looking to leave content mills like Demand Media Studios behind them. Yesterday we took a look at three types of freelance writing jobs you can pursue, starting today. If you’re considering a change to grow your business, you should start there and narrow down your specialty area. Once you have a freelance writing specialty in mind,  it’s time to move on to the next steps — market research and creating your marketing plan. Market Research for Freelance Writers Freelancers are notorious for jumping into work without realizing that freelancing is really …

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Freelance Writers: Uncover Your Hidden Profit Potential

By on June 15th, 2011

While I don’t usually do this (so please don’t ask) today I want to share a quick announcement about an upcoming teleclass that some of our readers might be interested in. This call-in class comes from two successful freelance writers you probably already know — Anne Wayman and Lori Widmer. What does it take to grow your business? What roadblocks are you putting in front of yourself? How will you remove them in order to gain profitability? These are some of the questions Anne Wayman and Lori Widmer intend to address during their one-hour teleclass, Writers! Unlock Your Hidden Profit Potential. …

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Writers: Expect More

By on May 12th, 2011

The following is a guest post from Lori Widmer of Words on the Page. Four years ago this week I decided I couldn’t take it anymore. I started my own hissy-fit inspired movement – Writers Worth Day – which has now morphed into Writers Worth Week, an annual awareness campaign designed to help writers everywhere uncover their own value. In that spirit, I want to urge you to expect more. Expect more of your clients, your value, and your business. Shift your thinking, starting today, from take-what-comes work processes to building a stronger business that sustains you and helps you …

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