Over the past couple of years I have flirted with writing for various online publishing systems. I never really go the hang of Squidoo (or I did and just didn’t like it), but I have writer accounts on several other online publishing websites. Some of those accounts have gotten a lot of attention at one [...]
When it comes to freelance writing, few things are as important as coffee. Second on that list is coffee places. Put the two together, and you have a recipe for some power freelancing. So, it is big news when one of the most ubiquitous coffee shops on the planet introduces a new drink. Wait. Scratch [...]
We started the freelance writing blog here at ArcticLlama with the goal of making it easier for freelancers to understand how to succeed as freelance writers and for businesses and clients to have better success working with freelance writers. While we always strive to improve, I think we have done a pretty good job. However, [...]
Congratulations on starting a work from home business. You’ve avoided the common work at home scams, you’ve set up a professional business structure, and you’ve even gone out an got some good paying clients. Whether its a professional freelance writing business, or something else, take a moment to bask in the glory of your accomplishments [...]
The local newspaper has an interesting story about what they term "gigonomics". Gigonomics is just economics with eco replaced with gig, so Gigonomics means the economics of being gig based as opposed to job based. The Denver Post is seldom cutting edge, so I’m sure the term comes from somewhere else, but it was the [...]
Want to increase what your freelance writing is worth? Stop explaining, and start doing something.
Today’s post comes courtesy of the guy/gal/folks who run PoeWar.com. If you do enough online reading about writing and freelancing you will eventually come across the PoeWar site. I remember it from my early days, and sure enough, it’s bookmark resides within my oldest links. Yet, I never really seem to end up at PoeWar [...]
As I complete what is at least my 38th article on credit ratings, credit scores, and credit reports, I am motivated to write a quick post here on the blog. I am a freelance writer. That means that I can come and go as I please, I can wear flannel pants all day (I do), [...]
Ignore SEO and keywords forever at your own peril. Follow these steps to write what you love and get the SEO and keywords to follow later.
Yeah, it is actually work. I try and be helpful and friendly to people who contact me asking for help or advice. It’s just in my nature, and it is probably the right thing to do for the business anyway. So, it was nothing new when I began trading emails with a guy who was [...]
