I want to offer to handle a few acquaintances' domain management and some basic social media presence stuff, as they've offered to pay me to do it. Can I just do things in my name and have them pay me directly? I am a complete newbie to being paid for this, and I just want to see if I should look into anything. [more inside]
posted by dubadubowbow on Sep 12, 2012 - 4 answers

I was hoping to be offered a writing job on the editorial side, but instead I'm going to be on the business/advertising side. What does this mean for me? [more inside]
posted by Michael Pemulis on Aug 10, 2012 - 6 answers

What do I charge for managing social media? [more inside]
posted by notcreative on Apr 14, 2010 - 3 answers

What's the best time for a travel writer to pitch a story to an editor? Before the trip, when you still have some flexibility? Or after, so you don't have to retract your well-worded promises when the place/angle turns out to be a dud? [more inside]
posted by nicoleincanada on Jan 26, 2010 - 8 answers

Competent journalist with not-so-competent (yet) French skills, hoping to freelance in France. What non-traditional venues can I pursue? [more inside]
posted by nicoleincanada on Jan 8, 2010 - 2 answers

I love to write. I love technology. How do I get started in writing about technology? [more inside]
posted by SansPoint on Nov 1, 2008 - 13 answers

Help me figure out how to fairly develop quotes for jobs in the photo/video/film industry? [more inside]
posted by Alterscape on Aug 10, 2006 - 1 answer