What Music Do You Listen to When You Write?

March 6, 2013

I’ve written about the freelance writer’s home office, how a writer should sit at a computer, and soon I’ll publish a post about how to decorate your home office. Now it’s time to discuss… The Freelance Writer’s Music Choices Of course this is based on individual preference, but it’s important to listen to music that [...]

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Why and How Successful Freelance Writers Set Goals

February 27, 2013

To be a successful freelance writer, you must have clear goals for your writing business and the other important areas of your life. 3 Reasons Why Goals Are Important for Freelance Writers 1. Goals Provide Energy and Motivation When you know what you want to accomplish, why you want to accomplish it, and how you [...]

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How to Have a Successful Coauthoring Relationship

February 20, 2013

Collaborating with a coauthor on a book or other writing project is often an excellent idea; however, it can also lead to major problems. I’ll examine the benefits of coauthorship first before moving on to point out the potential perils. 3 Reasons Why You Should Coauthor The Coauthor Has Expertise or Knowledge You Don’t This [...]

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Hey Freelance Writer, How Do You Respond When An Editor Asks for Changes?

February 13, 2013

As freelance writers we’re often asked by editors or clients to make changes in our writing. The Big Question: How Well Do You Respond? First see how the guy in this 44-second vid deals with the question (F-bomb alert): (Big shout out to Tom Chandler, copywriter extraordinaire and the brains and brawn at The Writer [...]

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The 8 Top Ways to Legally Lower Your Freelance Writer Tax Bill

February 6, 2013

We freelance writers need to take advantage of all the possible tax deductions and make the best use of good tax management practices. Luckily, this week CPA Carol Topp, author of Business Tips and Taxes for Writers, shares her Best Freelance Writing Tax Reduction Tips 1. The business use of the home office deduction will [...]

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Two Motivating Questions I Ask Myself Every Morning

January 30, 2013

Asking yourself good motivating questions and then answering them can boost your productivity and increase your happiness according to studies conducted by psychologists in recent years. That’s why I always ask and answer… My Two Morning Motivating Questions I got the idea for asking morning questions from an audio tape I checked out of the [...]

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Why I Did Not Help a Fellow Freelance Writer

January 23, 2013

I did try, really try, to help him, but… He made it too difficult. The Background on the Freelance Writer Website Fail … A few weeks ago, I was taking a short breakfast break from a major freelance writing project for a private university. While looking at a list of freelance writing jobs, I see [...]

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Are Your Sleep Habits Hurting Your Writing Career?

January 16, 2013

For you to be a truly productive writer, your body must feel good and your brain must be in top form. An important component for both is getting enough sleep at night. How do you know if you are not getting enough sleep? Simple: how do you feel during the course of the day? If [...]

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My Criteria for Keeping a Print Book

January 9, 2013

I still love print books and I have a substantial number of them. But I recently got rid of most of my print books, and here’s why… It takes time, space, and energy to keep a lot of books. You need room to store them. And just seeing all the spines can be a distraction. [...]

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Freelancers, Would You Use This E-Mail Auto-Response?

January 3, 2013

When and how should a freelance writer use an e-mail auto-response to potential clients? What are the possible payoffs and potential pitfalls? Freelance E-Mail Auto-Response: A Real-Life Example A few months ago I exchanged a couple of e-mails with another freelance writer. Immediately after I sent her the initial e-mail, I got an auto-response back [...]

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