Freelancing’s Most Beautiful Moments
There are moments of scarce work and unemployment. But then there’s the good stuff that reminds you why you started writing in the first place.
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Veteran journalists explore the leading methods and best practices of reporting and writing articles for freelance writers.
The Independent Writers Guide to ‘Cold Calling’
Every writer who’s made the leap from traditional employment to independent work has to confront the new challenge of finding sources.
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Really Annoying Things People Say to Freelance Writers
Sometimes, the things people say to freelancers are downright insulting, maddening, or maybe just annoying.
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Is a Niche Good for Your Writing Career?
For professional writers, specialties are double-edged swords. A niche can be as confining as it is empowering. So where exactly is the line?
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6 Rules for Maintaining Life Balance while Freelancing
When I’d tell people that I worked from home, they’d immediately express their excitement and jealousy.
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5 Best WordPress Themes for Photographers
This is our pick of the five best WordPress themes available for photographers, from free templates to premium skins.
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Diving In: Surviving Your First Year as a Freelancer
Freelance writers talk about their first year experiences, including their biggest challenges, early accomplishments, and mistakes.
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How to Go From Freelance Writer to Nonfiction Author
The next step may be to expand your longform articles into books. But how does a writer know which concepts would work best and how to move forward?
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The Most Important Skill for Successful Freelancing (Hint: It Isn’t Writing)
If you don’t possess enough energy or resolve to write, then your talent and clever story ideas simply don’t matter — and your freelance career will stagnate.
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Tips on Breaking Into Video and Photojournalism
“If you want to build a photo portfolio,” said multimedia journalist Jay Irani, “then start shooting.”
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