Freelance Writing - Get Started As A Web Writer

May 17th, 2008 by Addy | 0

Web writers are in high demand because Web sites\’ traffic and sales depend on a constant stream of fresh new content. This means that you can make money freelance writing for the Web, even if you\’ve never been published before.

I know several bloggers who are making triple their former \”day job\” incomes just from blogging. Ghostwriters who write articles are doing well too. Neither of these writing jobs required any technical expertise, just the ability to write effectively and regularly.

Every week I receive several \”How do I get started Web writing?\” questions from new writers.


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Avoid Writing Income Disasters With These Five Tips - Part One

May 17th, 2008 by Addy | 0

There\’s never been a better time to be a writer. You\’ve got the potential of earning an unlimited income. Writing jobs abound, on the Web and off it.

However, some writers manage to cripple their income, both by not understanding all the opportunities which are available, and by not understanding that their writing skills deserve to be well-recompensed.

So let\’s look at five writing income disasters, and how you can avoid them.

1. Not asking for a retainer

Sadly this disaster is very, very common, especially for writers who are used to writing for magazines and newspapers.


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Avoid Writing Income Disasters With These Five Tips - Part Two

May 17th, 2008 by Addy | 0

These days, writers can make an unlimited income. If you set your mind to it, you can make as much income as you choose. Many writers are earning six figures. You can too, as long as you avoid common writing income disasters.

In the first part of our article, we discussed three of the most common disasters:

1. Not asking for a retainer

If you don\’t ask for a retainer of at least 50 per cent, you have no way of knowing whether or not a client is genuine, or whether he\’s a scammer.

2. No writing services agreement


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