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7 Networking Tips for Cowards
Does the idea of going to a live networking event make your stomach queasy and your palms greasy? We're going to solve that problem right here, with some tips on how you can use in-person networking to grow your writing business, even if you're petrified of meeting...
Audition for a Guest Post on Make a Living Writing – Live!
I'm ready to take this blog to the next level -- that is, posting three times a week instead of two. Would you like to help me? I don't think there's any way I can increase my own posts for this blog to more than twice a week right now -- I'm ka-slammed with work....
10 Reasons Why You’re Bombing in Social Media
Social media -- is it getting you gigs? If not, let's take a look at some possible reasons. Social media takes a pretty substantial time investment, so if you're putting in the time, it darn well better bring you some real business. Or you should send direct-mail...
6 Self-Confidence Tips for Writers
by Carol Tice Do you think you deserve a good writing income? As I browse the writing chat forums, it seems as if many writers don't think they're entitled to a decent living from their work. In short, they've got a self-confidence problem. For instance, this week on...
Writer Survey: Who are You, and What Would You Like to Know?
I find it a little hard to believe, but it's been two years since I wrote my very first blog entry, back when this blog was on my writer site. After blogging sporadically for a while, I committed to at least twice-weekly posts, and began to attract an audience. I've...
Mailbag: How Can a Writer Find Publications?
Today I'm back in my role as the Dear Abby of freelance writers, as we turn to a question from Marina DelVecchio. She read my recent post on querying without experiencing rejection, and commented: This was a great post, especially since I belong in your #2 category...
12 Steps That Make Blogging Clients Think You’re a Genius
I recently got a type of paid blogging assignment I hadn't had before. Instead of writing blogs from scratch, as I usually do, I was asked to improve the existing blog of a small business. I found this an interesting challenge. This CEO had been blogging and was...
Make More Money Writing With This Foolproof Strategy
By Carol Tice It's the number-one question I get asked: "How can I make more money writing?" I've given a lot of answers in past posts, but today I'll focus on one great technique any writer can use to up their income. I learned this strategy back when I had my first...
The One Trait All Successful New-Media Writers Share
What does it take to be successful in today's world of blogging, Web content and online articles? This question was on my mind yesterday as I listened and learned at a writers' conference in Seattle sponsored by my local Society of Professional Journalists. I was a...
Why Writers Should Know Their Daily Rate
I've written frequently about the need for freelance writers to set a goal of having a high hourly rate. I've written about how to raise your rates. I've talked about how you can earn more bidding per-project than per-hour. Today, I'm going to take the rate discussion...
Why I Joined a Monthly-Subscription Bloggers’ Learning Community
Last week I wrote over on WM Freelance Writers Community about how important it is to keep learning as a writer — to keep finding opportunities to grow your skills. This week, I decided to take my own advice.
Writing vs Marketing: 5 Tips for Scheduling Your Freelance Time
By Carol Tice Ah, the old juggling act. As a freelance writer, you need time to write! Even if you don't have an assignment, you need time to practice your writing. But at the same time, you've got to be out there marketing your freelance-writing business to keep it...
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