What’s in a (Blog) Name?
by Susan Johnston @ The Urban Muse Writer getting startedThere’s a lot to think about during the beginning stages of a new blog. What platform will you use? What will you blog about? Who will want to read it? And what will you name your new masterpiece?
Getting Started in Screenwriting with Xandy Sussan
by Jennifer Mattern @ All Freelance Writing getting startedWhether you’re looking for a way to freelance in fiction or you simply want to pursue a screenplay or teleplay as a creative side project, there are some things you should know before jumping in.
Becoming a Writer – 5 Tips to Get You Started
by Sarah Lam @ Writing Consultation getting startedAny professional writer will tell you the foundation of success begins with putting your behind in the chair and writing. It’s that old adage: a writer writes. And it’s true… once you see yourself as a writer.
Setting up a Home Office on the Cheap
by Laura @ Word Grrls getting startedtoolsNot everyone can decide to freelance write and then go out and buy up a storm. Likely those are very few and far between. So, for most of us we are looking for ways to cut corners without leaving out something or making ourselves feel we are second rate.
Basics of Writing Articles
by Monika Mundell @ The Writers Manifesto article ideasgetting startedIf you’re looking at learning the basics of writing articles for profit, then there are a few things that you are going to need to know. While this article doesn’t claim to be a complete tutorial on how to write an effective article it should help to get you off on the right foot should you decide that writing articles on the Internet is something that you want to pursue.
Marketing Basics: Playing To the Right Crowd
by Steph Auteri @ Freelancedom freelancinggetting startedmarketingOver the past few months, I’ve struggled to find new freelance projects to supplement my regular proofreading and blogging income. Only recently was I able to admit to myself the reason for this partially self-imposed period of limbo: I wasn’t sure what I was looking for. Obviously, it’s impossible to put together an effective marketing campaign when you’re not quite sure what you’re marketing, or who you’re marketing to. After the jump, the three most basic questions you need to ask yourself before launching your own campaign:
5 Reasons on Why You Should Blog
by Monika Mundell @ The Writers Manifesto getting startedBlogging is an everyday event for thousand upon thousands of internet users. If you wondered what “the fuss is all about”, then think again. Have you noticed that the top bloggers have the most traffic? Or that they quietly earn a fortune on the internet?
Five Reasons Why Writing for Online Marketplaces is a Good Idea for a Newbie Freelancer
by Samar Owais @ The Writing Base freelancinggetting startedmoneyWhen you’re starting out, the real challenge lies in finding work. For freelancers with no experience or credentials, online marketplaces are a good place to start. There are many advantages to writing for marketplaces.
10 Tips for New Bloggers
by Susan Johnston @ Urban Muse Writer getting startedtipsNow I’ll touch on tips for building a successful blog.
Ten Ways To Start Your Writing Career Right
by Sharon Hurley Hall @ Get Paid to Write Online getting startedSo you’re looking to get started in freelance writing? This is a favorite theme of mine and I’ve been offering advice on this topic for almost four years on this blog and longer than that offline. Here are ten things you can do to get your writing career off to a flying start.
Needs for the Beginning Freelance Writer
by James @ Men with Pens freelancinggetting startedLaunching yourself as a freelance writer isn’t as simple as writing your way to a steady income. Writing as a profession is a job like any other and has startup considerations. Here is a look at some things you’ll need to get started as a freelance writer…
Tips for Writers Who Want to Blog Full-Time
by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen @ Quips and Tips freelancingfull-timegetting startedlife balancetipsI’ve been transitioning from full-time freelance writer to full-time blogger (and will accept magazine assignments when assigned, my editor friends!). Here’s what I’ve learned so far – my tips for writers who want to blog full-time.
First, a quip from Sylvia Plath: “And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise,” she said. “The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.”
Got guts? Blog away, fellow scribes. Click on Darren Rowse’s Problogger: Secrets for Blogging Your Way to a Six-Figure Income for a detailed description of how to make big bucks blogging, and read on for my tips…