Blogger Launches Influential ‘The Slurve’ Baseball Newsletter
Before most people have hit the “snooze” button, Dougherty has surfed through nearly 3,000 pieces of content to create ‘The Slurve.’
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Expert freelancer writers review the best practices to turn freelance writing and editing jobs into a profitable business.
How to Cast Great Sources to Bring Your Story to Life
In an age where writers are often rewarded for the speed, not the depth, of their reporting, great sourcing is quickly becoming a lost art.
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Tips for Bootstrapping Your Way to Success
“Putting something out there that’s held together with spit and glue gives you a chance to see what works and what doesn’t, quickly and cheaply …”
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Using Marketing to Raise Your Rates
Creating a quality marketing product can communicate the value of your work and help attract new clients at higher rates.
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The Holes in Your Freelance Contracts
The day has finally come. Your girlfriend signed your lease, your buddy Mike inked your unspeakably cool Popol Vuh tattoos, but now you’re about to sign your first freelance writing contract, complete …
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Basics of Contract Law for Creative Professionals
Do you need a contract as a freelancer? In most cases, yes. Find out what details you need to include.
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Punch the Clock – How to Track Your Time Wisely
Many freelancers forget to track all the time spent on an article – such as time spent conducting (and tracking down) interviews, gathering research, and making edits. In the end, …
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When to Pursue a Passion Project Without a Paid Deal
What should a writer do when she has a story she believes in and wants to tell, but no outlet to place it?
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The Short Guide to Pricing Your Work
By setting the bar as high as possible, you can ensure that you’ll get paid not only what you deserve for your services, but, more than ever before.
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Freelancers Embrace Healthcare Ruling, However Tentatively
Many freelance journalists writing about the Affordable Health Care Act were not just wondering how to report the Justice’s ruling, but more importantly what the verdict means for them.
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