I went on a long, long break form my creative career cause I was feeling burnt out due to some failures and now I can't seem to get back into it, possibly because I no longer have a financial incentive to do so. How can I fix this? Warning: Long, super privileged person problems.
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posted by anonymous
on May 7, 2013 -
18 answers
I'm a freelance writer in the second year of my career, as well as a lifelong creative writer with several published works. I've done a lot of performing arts blogging and local news writing and I'd like to build on that and get into more paying work as well as increase my publication credits. I've been recommended to join Writer's Market. Have others had worthwhile experiences with the service? Also happy to hear about other options.
Thanks!
posted by letstrythis
on Feb 28, 2013 -
5 answers
I'd like to get more into freelance copywriting. It's something I can do from home, and I'm pretty good at it. I have a money and time goal for it.
Money: 5 cents a word
Time: 15 hours a week
Total: About $1,500 a month.
I'm on Textbroker, but they rarely pay more than 1.5 cents a word. I'm open to pay-by-project too, if they're consistent. How would I go about finding regular clients/websites that could help me reach my goal?
posted by tuberose
on Feb 27, 2013 -
3 answers
Wrote an article for publication on the web. Billed the client for the article, but did not specify any charges for re-use of the article elsewhere. Now the client just got back to me, saying that they liked it so much they want to use the article on another website which was not specified in the original contract. What should I do next?
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posted by micketymoc
on Dec 7, 2012 -
4 answers
I'm pretty sure I'm about to lose my job. How do I identify and pursue freelance writing opportunities in short order?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 22, 2012 -
9 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?
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posted by Michael Pemulis
on Aug 10, 2012 -
6 answers
Looking to create a website to advertise my girlfriend's freelance writing skills- she would like to do some freelance writing on the side and has done it in the past but would like to take it up a notch. She has a journalism background. I have a wordpress template, some headshots, portfolio samples, etc to use so that is not the gist of my question. I was wondering if there are other examples that you have seen of writers self promotion pages that struck you as good examples that we can get ideas from.
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posted by timpanogos
on Jul 19, 2012 -
1 answer
I'm interested in hearing from people who intentionally made the switch from freelancing to (or back to) a more traditional work situation. What were your reasons? Do you think it was a good decision?
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posted by shiggins
on Jun 27, 2012 -
22 answers
Should I expect to get paid for the writing I do for newspapers and periodicals?
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posted by ranglin
on Jun 3, 2012 -
45 answers
Approaching a local small business with an offer to write their blog for free: is this a good idea? If so, how to do it? I'm looking to gain some freelance writing experience and thought this might be the way.
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posted by indognito
on May 24, 2012 -
10 answers
I'm new to freelance writing online. What do I do if a website publishing my work (through a middle-man content network who pays me) edits/adds to my writing in a way that I feel detracts from the quality of the work? I only have 4 published clips so far; should I include a link to this website when clips are requested by potential employers?
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posted by dahliachewswell
on May 16, 2012 -
7 answers
How likely is it that writer A contacts an agent with a writing idea, which the agent rejects from writer A but then encourages writer B, who agent knows, to write it?
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posted by CollectiveMind
on Nov 6, 2011 -
12 answers
I'd like to get into freelance writing in a specialist area - I have the specialist bit down, but need the other part spelled out for me.
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posted by carbide
on Oct 3, 2011 -
6 answers
Freelance Writing Filter: I've been out of the freelance writing market for about three years. I want to go back. I just got an offer to write some online content, and I need to know how much to charge based on a range provided by the company.
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posted by xenophile
on Sep 1, 2011 -
5 answers
What's the next step in online freelance writing beyond sites like Textbroker.com? A friend wants to quit his retail job in order to write about 20-30 hours a week while going to school.
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posted by pekala
on Aug 24, 2011 -
5 answers
I'm a freelance writer who needs to tactfully end a business relationship with a web design firm. Help me walk away relatively unscathed.
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posted by shiggins
on Jul 30, 2011 -
15 answers
Have any MeFites signed up for Mediabistro or any similar service and if so, was it worth the sign up fee? How about the Mediabistro Marketplace -- has work actually found you through it? I'm not especially interested in their health insurance or classes; I'm purely looking for leads for freelance writing assignments.
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posted by yankeefog
on May 26, 2011 -
6 answers
I'm a consultant. The worst part of my job is writing tons of documents. If I outline the ideas and edit the final product myself, can I outsource the writing part? How would I do that?
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posted by Tehhund
on Mar 14, 2011 -
12 answers
How can I quickly get my presentation skills up to speed for use in general freelance writing roles? (white papers, marketing pieces, newsletters, etc.)
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posted by the foreground
on Feb 8, 2011 -
3 answers
What steps do I take to get some fiction that I wrote published in a magazine? What magazines should I submit to, and how? etc etc within
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posted by Work Related MeFi
on Nov 12, 2010 -
10 answers
Are there any good free boilerplate contracts for a writer assigned to do a regular column?
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posted by dugnorth
on Jul 16, 2010 -
0 answers
Three questions: How can a new person break into tech writing? How can I learn to write articles quickly as someone who's returning to writing after a long hiatus? And how legitimate are sites like freelancer.com, odesk.com, guru.com, etc? I'm avoiding places like Associated Content and its ilk.
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posted by Anima Mundi
on Jul 7, 2010 -
6 answers
I am looking for tips on becoming a successful freelance writer. I have a degree in English, and I currently write for Textbroker.
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posted by Ostara
on May 27, 2010 -
9 answers
I found a review of Constant Content. I feel like writing online for this site. Anybody thinks this is profitable?
posted by susanharper
on May 24, 2010 -
4 answers
How do I leave my grinding, soul-crushing technical support job? I want to be a freelance copywriter and copyeditor, but I don't know how long it will take to build a solid business.
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posted by anonymous
on May 23, 2010 -
11 answers
What freelance skills should I cultivate to support myself during graduate school?
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posted by emily37
on May 11, 2010 -
20 answers
Freelance writer interested in working for Demand Media. I've heard good and bad things. Has anybody on askmefi ever written for them? Tips, suggestions, warnings would be helpful.
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posted by Rocket26
on Apr 24, 2010 -
12 answers
I know that what I'm trying to do - work one boring full time job and one creative part time job at the same- is not unusual. I know millions of people do it every day. But the combination of tiredness, poor time management, and procrastination is making it seem impossible. Help!
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posted by DestinationUnknown
on Apr 6, 2010 -
13 answers
How do freelance web writers/journalists archive their published work for portfolios or C.V.s or other reasons?
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posted by spicynuts
on Jan 5, 2010 -
4 answers
Job_Offer_Filter: I'm a struggling freelance writer trying to (someday) break into the pr/communications field. I've just been offered a staff writer position at a small local newspaper. Does accepting the job inch me closer to my desired field? Or just burden me with a ton of unmarketable experience?
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posted by sureshot
on Nov 23, 2009 -
11 answers
What books can I read that will give me some idea of what it might take for me to make my living as a writer or journalist?
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posted by AAAA
on Nov 3, 2009 -
19 answers
How do I successfully do freelance writing (my night job) about my industry (my day job)?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 10, 2009 -
3 answers
Tell me what I need to do, or which bums I need to kiss, to write a storyline for a video game.
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posted by metalheart
on Jul 8, 2009 -
15 answers
Freelance writing: how to indicate that you would like compensation for your work after an article has been accepted?
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posted by Wavelet
on Jul 2, 2009 -
13 answers
Can one make decent money (over $100/month) by writing eHow.com articles? If so, any tips?
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posted by spacefire
on Mar 11, 2009 -
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