The lifeblood for many freelancers is referrals.  Most freelancers get a fair portion of their work from former (or current) clients who have referred them to others.  Whether it is from other freelancers or from clients, they can make a world of difference to a freelancers bottom line.  Referrals do matter – whether you are [...]

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One of the biggest challenges that will face brand new freelance writers is developing a portfolio. It does not come overnight. For those who have started freelancing as a necessity versus a career choice, this obstacle can be hard to overcome. It does not have to be a massive undertaking to create a [...]

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It is bound to happen. Regardless of how good a reputation you have, how hard you work or how much you charge, you will inevitably get one person who wants you to work for free. Before I launch into a song and dance about why you shouldn’t do this, I would like to [...]

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One of the challenges often faced by freelancers is establishing their own personal brand. If most of your work comes through a freelancing site, chances are this is not going to be a major priority for you. However, if you maintain a website, a blog or even a social networking account such as Twitter, [...]

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One of the questions that freelance writers often ask – especially those just starting out – is if they can make a living from freelance writing.  While it is not easy, there are some ways that you can work towards the goal of making a living from writing.
Jack of all trades – If you are [...]

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One of the many challenges you will have to overcome if you are paid to blog is ensuring that you are adding value to your clients blogs.  There are a number of ways that you can do this and there are tools that can assist you in making sure that you can do it consistently.
Themes [...]

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One of the challenges of freelancing is that you often feel like you are alone.  There is not any reason to feel that way, there are others who have been in the same position.  Here are a group of articles that can help provide some tips and tricks to successful freelance writing.
Finding paid work from [...]

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Online freelancing is not for everyone.  Along with self discipline, you must also have a second sense about what your clients want, and if they will pay. This is far more difficult when you are working with a new buyer.  Here are some red flags that you can be wary of:
1.  No up front – [...]

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