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Useful online tools for freelance writers (Part 2)

Blog/news: April 19th, 2006

Thanks to Rand again for this help with this week’s strip (xocolatophobia) and to Joey Shoji for the gift of a special edition Valrhona 2005 Chocolat Noir De Domaine Gran Couva chocolate bar (see image below), inspired by the Will Write For Chocolate strip where Eliza offers Mimi chocolate comfort.
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Interviewing Tips For Freelance Writers

Blog/news: April 26th, 2006

As a freelance writer, I’ve had to interview a wide variety of subjects over the years for articles in print and online publications. I tend to prefer e-mail interviews, but I know there are some advantages to interviewing in person or by phone.
Survey: What about the rest of you? If you’ve conducted interviews for articles [...]

Positive financial thinking for freelance writers

Blog/news: May 3rd, 2006

Many writers dread the finances part of their freelancing career because it seems like drudge work, and sometimes end up procrastinating as a result. Financial coach Jenifer Madson says attitude is everything when it comes to financial success. “If we see it as
drudgery, it will be. However, if we look at money from the standpoint [...]