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Tips for those of us who can't quite cut the cord to our day jobs on keeping inspired, focused and productive in both our writing and our "other" work.

If starting a career as a freelance writer is something that you've been wanting to do, but have been held back -- for whatever reason -- following is a concrete plan to make freelance writing a full-time career in 2008.

Below is a freelance writing commitment contract. What is this?

This article discusses the books and websites I've found most helpful for freelance writing. These resources are all about debunking myths and providing information you can really use to further your freelance writing career.

As you begin to embark on your journey as a freelance writer, you likely share the common misconceptions about this career path that so many other aspiring writers do.

Following are 9 realizations I've incorporated into my freelance writing that have significantly increased my income -- in just a few months.

Freelance writer is defined as a self employed individual who is working full time in the writing trade.

Writers need discipline to survive as a freelancer. This article details a list of items that fall under the category of maintaining discipline to build a successful freelance career.

After striking out on her own to pursue a career as a full-time freelance writer, James-Enger quickly learned that making it wasn't easy.

I have been in publishing since 1987, have been a freelancer since 1993 and ran an editorial staffing agency in New York City from 1996 through 2004. Some lessons I've learned from this crazy journey follow.

Whether it is working solely for content management sites or bidding, there are ways to make more of a freelance writing career to increase viewership, offers, and sales.

In Part I, I discussed the basic essentials ever freelance writing e-course should have. Here I discuss the meat, eg, what to include -- and more.

It takes more than talent to break into the freelance writing business. Many beginners make the same mistakes - and it costs them time and energy. Avoid these common mistakes and you'll be a professional freelancer in no time!

Freelance writing as a career is not a hobby and it's not a get-rich-quick business. Any writer who's been freelancing for more than three years will tell you it's hard work.

Knowing where the music markets are for your writing means that you know ways of supplementing your freelance writing career.

There are plenty of websites online that provide informative articles, writer forums, and links to writing resources. Here are just a few that I have found that have good resources.

The freelance writing business model is changing and if you want to be a freelance writer, you have to change with it. This article looks at page view payment and ad revenue payment sites as a freelance writing career option.

Freelance writers make a very common mistake in setting their freelance writing rates that can leave them charging only half of what they really need to make a living as a writer. Find out how to avoid that and set the right rates for your writing.

Today I looked at my shelf of writing books and decided I had spent a lot of money on Freelance writing books that I should have saved. As with most how-to writing books, the majority of the twenty or so sitting on that shelf all repeated the same informa

Tips to win big freelance writing projects

Five free sites to help you find the perfect freelancing job.

Life as a freelance writer has its perks, but it is a lot of work to start up your own writing business.

This article is dedicated to all of those knowledgeable freelance writers who are experienced, or just have solid education in business and or computers. Take a detailed look into the paying markets for your talents.

Building a successful small business requires the same skills as venturing out as a freelance programmer. Freelancers must market their skills, close the deals, manage their clients and serve as bill collectors. This article provides some advice on how to get started.

Following is an interview I conducted with Michelle L. Devon, one of the prolific writers here on AC, for the first issue of my newly relaunched newsletter, How to Start a Successful Freelance Career.

This article is a continuation of the article, 5 Things You Must Look for in a Freelance Writing Mentor. In this article, we discussed two things you should look for, ie, tech-savviness and variety of projects.

This article is the final part of a three-part series originally entitled, 5 Things You Must Look for in a Freelance Writing Mentor.

For those who are serious about starting a successful freelance writing career, following are five things to look for in a freelance writing mentor.

When it comes to money, most of us don't recognize the value of small amounts. Following are three things you can do to advance your freelance writing career from the money you make online.

A freelance writer's life is rarely structured and time can easily become an issue. That is why I've implemented a note card system to simplify my freelance writing career.

If you're a freelance writer who others turn to often for advice, you quite possibly have the credentials to publish a freelance writing e-course - and charge for it. If you do decide to publish a freelance writing e-course, following are some pointers to ensure its success.

Need a jump-start for your freelance writing career? You might want to consider gay community publications as a potential niche market. Read on to learn more.

The best piece of advice I've ever received as a freelance writer was to read more than I write. How often do you seek out material about "the business of writing" to keep your freelance writing business a success?

Should you write for free? Does it water down the market? Will it benefit or be a detriment to your freelance writing career? Let's explore.

The first part of this article, How to Increase Your Freelance Writing Income by 25% or More, discussed two things you could do immediately to increase your income -- or more. This, Part II, will discuss three more things.

Freelance writing as a career has its advantages...and disadvantages

Over the last few weeks I've spoke with two mid-level managers who were down-sized. Both were making between 55-65K/year and were lamenting about how hard it is to find other positions. If you find yourself in the same position, following is some insight.

I first met Robert Bittner at a writer's conference. He was teaching a seminar on freelance writing, how he made it a career. He was candid in answering my questions, almost a year later, we had another discussion on writing.

Periodically, I do a sweep of the major job boards (Monster, CareerBuilder, HotJobs) to see what sectors are hot in freelance writing. I've always believed that you should create a niche to be more profitable as a freelancer.

As freelance writers, by definition we have to look for work. What do you do when that work turns out to be fraudulent?

Searching the internet for a quality writing site is like searching for a needle in a haystack if you don't know where to look. I have weeded through some of the best and worst sites and have found five that were worthy of noting.

If you are a freelance writer then you know probably one of the toughest things about this job is actually finding new assignments. Here are some great websites that do the searching for you! Many companies and organizations are looking for you!

Most freelance writers are self motivated, talented individuals. But, there is no easy way to communicate this fact effectively to potential clients, without offering them an online portfolio and/or online identity for you and your work.

Writing IS your business and just like any other business model there are things you can do to make it work more efficiently and get customers coming to you.

Non-fiction freelance writing has been the bread and butter of my writing career since 1999. In this article, I'll share with you some tools I've used over the years to build and maintain my career.

Ad rates for freelance creative newsletters differs from that of other sectors. Read on to learn why, and how you can successfully set rates to attract advertisers with your creative newsletter.

There are many sites where you can bid on writing projects. But, most of the time, it's not worth your time - for the following reasons.

Freelance writing online is no less work than any other form of writing... but often, the exposure and rewards are much greater.

tips and advice on the emotional side of writing.

Are you a struggling writer? Need help finding freelance writing jobs? The five sites mentioned in this article all contain valuable information that will help you achieve success as a freelance writer.