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Soft Skills of a Professional Writer

By on March 14th, 2013

I’m not going to split hairs about what makes a professional writer different from a full-time writer or different from a freelance writer or blogger or any other industry distinction. When I talk about being a professional writer, I could care less what you write – I’m referring to how you treat your clients and your business. There are two elements to being a successful writer. The first is that you can deliver what you promise. If you promise a well-written feature article, then you should be able to produce an excellent article. If you promise some short descriptions using …

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5 Easy Tips for Beginner Freelance Writers

By on October 23rd, 2012

By: Athena Jacob Freelance writing can be one of the most rewarding careers, both financially and spiritually. It can also be somewhat overwhelming when flipping through Writer’s Market. Although it’s a very good resource it’s often misused by the beginning freelancer. In this article, I’ll help you find out what you might have been doing wrong and then we’ll correct those mistakes. Find a Niche It’s always easier to do something that you love. If your passion is living green or saving the whales, there’s a market for you. You’d be surprised by how many writers pick several different subjects …

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Freelance Lessons Learned the Hard Way

By on October 27th, 2011

I am so very not perfect. I would never claim to be the best writer around, the best mother around or the best teacher around. I do like to think I work hard at all of my various life choices, and I have some nice successes to show for that work. But even if you’re an amazingly awesome writer coming into this career or you’re looking at a dramatic change, as many writers suddenly are, there are going to be some knocks. I’m admittedly an imperfect writer, so feel free to take my advice with a large grain of salt …

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