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Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing How to prepare and promote your sample clips for freelance writing
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Building an online portfolio is an important part of building your credibility as a freelance writer. Editors will be more likely to want to publish your work if you have a neatly organized online portfolio that represents your previous publication experience. Here are some tips for building an online portfolio to show off y... More..

Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters How to write a query letter
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The following are the most important things to know if you want to learn how to write query letters as a freelance writer. These tips apply primarily to writing query letters for articles for any publication, including newspapers and magazines. 1. Reading and Research: * Always read and research any publication you query or ... More..

Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment Sharing experiences with "Freelance Work Exchange"
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Despite the many complaints I have read about Freelance Work Exchange, I have had good experience with them. I signed up for their one week trial, and right away I got two paying freelance writing jobs. I continue to pay for their service, because I have continued to get jobs through their site, and I have continued to make ... More..

Jobs & Careers > Blogs & Online Writing Jobs Ways to make money online without investing
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There are many free ways to make money online, but for people who love to write, blogs have become a great free way to generate an income. When you own your own blog, you don't have to adhere to anyone's guidelines. Not only can you write about whatever you want, but you can write whenever you want, and still make money with... More..

Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Freelance writing
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Freelance writers enjoy many benefits including being able to work from home and work flexible hours. There are many good reasons to freelance write versus working full-time for an employer. These are just some of the many advantages of freelance writing. 1) Work from Home The greatest benefit for most freelance writers is t... More..

Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing What you need to know about a freelance writing contract
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Having your clients sign a contract or agreement letter before you begin work cuts down on misunderstandings and confusion. You can be more certain your client understands your billing rates and payment policies and other pertinent information up front. After having signed a contract, a client will be less likely to come bac... More..

Arts & Humanities > Writing Jobs How to get health insurance as a freelance writer
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One of the biggest concerns of any self-employed person, including freelance writers, is health insurance. Many people avoid freelancing exclusively because they are afraid of ending up without health care benefits. Some self-employed individuals go without coverage because they assume they can't afford insurance, or because... More..

Arts & Humanities > Writing for Success Freelance writers need self-discipline
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One misconception people have when they first consider working from home, is that once they quit their day jobs, they will have more time. They find out fast, once they kick-start their plans into action and begin living the life of a busy freelance writer, just how wrong they were. A few good clients lead to more paying job... More..

Pets & Animals > Rabbits Things you need to know before you adopt a rabbit
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Rabbits as Pets for Children: What You Should Know Before Buying Your Child a Pet Rabbit If you are considering getting a pet rabbit for your kids, make sure to take the following points into account before making your purchase. The main thing you should about pet rabbits is that they bite. While rabbits are cute and appear ... More..

Health & Fitness > Depression Experiencing Depression
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Despite the many myths surrounding depression, depression is an illness, and it is one which many people feel ashamed to admit they have, let alone get help for. A lot of people with depression feel guilty much of the time, because their depression affects their families and friends, and because they generally begin to feel ... More..

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