The number of articles available to claim at Demand Studios has dropped drastically. On the heels of the Seed.com shutdown, writers are asking what this might mean for Demand Studios a.k.a. Demand Media. Low Number of Articles at Demand Studios The official explanation from Demand Studios is always the same, that different clients have different needs that [...]
Freelance Writing Quick Startup Guide I got a question on Google+ about getting started as a freelance writer. I felt like being helpful this morning, but as I typed my answer I realized it wasn’t really suitable for a G+ post. So, I copied it over here and then finished it out. Consider this the [...]
I’ve started getting more and more requests for information on how to get started in freelance writing. So, I thought it might be time for me to write a guide to getting started as a freelance writer. How To Become a Freelance Writer Get a piece of paper to take notes, because this is going [...]
One of the toughest things to deal with in any business is rejection. By definition, running your own freelance writing business means that there will be times your work is rejected, or even worse, when you are rejected before ever getting to show what you can do. The former happens when you submit freelance articles, [...]
I have a bit of a soft spot for Bright Hub, so much so that until today I have never mentioned or written about them for fear of sending too much competition that way. When I was first starting out as a freelance writer a few years ago, Bright Hub was one of my first [...]
I’ve gotten some questions recently about setting up a home office for a freelance writer. Truthfully, there isn’t much different about a freelance writer’s home office than most other home offices. Basically, you’ll need a computer, Internet access, a phone, and a printer. Those are common to just about any home office. There are a [...]
When you work in a typical office job, you just call in sick when you have an emergency pop up in your life. Your co-workers pick up the slack, or your projects get put on hold. If you are a salaried employee, your pay continues like nothing happened. When you own your own small business [...]
As a writer I may be overly sensitive to improper or incorrect word usage. Everyone uses slang and improper grammar when speaking. Your inflection, speech patterns, and pauses between words can convey meaning and intention. When you split an infinitive or otherwise mangle a sentence while speaking, the listener generally knows what you mean anyway [...]
As the end of the year 2010 approaches, there are several things on the minds of most freelancers, small business owners, and professional writers. However, one of the things that might be getting lost in the shuffle is the unfortunate reality that the 2010 tax year is quickly coming to a close. I’m going to [...]
Most professional freelancers take advantage of their freedom from being chained to a desk in an office somewhere by working remotely from a variety of locations. Your average freelance writer certainly has some sort of home base. A home office tucked away on the lower level of the house serves as my “corporate headquarters.” That [...]
I try not to talk as much as I used to about how much freelance writers make. It is one of those debates that is easy to get sucked into, but where no one ever changes their mind no matter what someone else says. I try to keep an open mind, though and am always [...]
