http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2008/01/11/4-ways-to-get-going-for-freelancers/ Everything about writing and marketing white papers Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:30:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2008/01/11/4-ways-to-get-going-for-freelancers/#comment-58614 Sharon Hurley Hall Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:40:07 +0000 http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2008/01/11/4-ways-to-get-going-for-freelancers/#comment-58614 The only way to write is to do it, Daniel, WFU. However, it's all too easy to procrastinate. ;) The only way to write is to do it, Daniel, WFU. However, it’s all too easy to procrastinate.

]]> http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2008/01/11/4-ways-to-get-going-for-freelancers/#comment-58613 WFU Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:09:03 +0000 http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2008/01/11/4-ways-to-get-going-for-freelancers/#comment-58613 Speaking of which, I need to sit down and write. I write a few days out of the week but would like to write more. Thanks for the great tips. Speaking of which, I need to sit down and write. I write a few days out of the week but would like to write more. Thanks for the great tips.

]]> http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2008/01/11/4-ways-to-get-going-for-freelancers/#comment-58596 Daniel Brown Sat, 16 Feb 2008 03:06:29 +0000 http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2008/01/11/4-ways-to-get-going-for-freelancers/#comment-58596 It certainly can be tough to get things flowing. The time off allows for a mental reset but you got to pull that "take action" trigger. It certainly can be tough to get things flowing. The time off allows for a mental reset but you got to pull that “take action” trigger.

]]> http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2008/01/11/4-ways-to-get-going-for-freelancers/#comment-58329 Sharon Hurley Hall Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:26:49 +0000 http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2008/01/11/4-ways-to-get-going-for-freelancers/#comment-58329 I actually source many of my jobs through <a href="http://freelancewritinggigs.com">Freelance Writing Gigs</a>. It's hard to say which site is best for advice. There are so many. I've got a long list on my blogroll, but some of my must reads are Dana Prince's Writing blog, Freelance Switch, Freelance Parent, and Web Content Copywriting Thoughts. You'll also find some advice on my blog. I actually source many of my jobs through Freelance Writing Gigs. It’s hard to say which site is best for advice. There are so many. I’ve got a long list on my blogroll, but some of my must reads are Dana Prince’s Writing blog, Freelance Switch, Freelance Parent, and Web Content Copywriting Thoughts. You’ll also find some advice on my blog.

]]> http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2008/01/11/4-ways-to-get-going-for-freelancers/#comment-58326 Ann Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:24:08 +0000 http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2008/01/11/4-ways-to-get-going-for-freelancers/#comment-58326 Can anyone recommend a good resource for starting out as a freelance writer? Examples of query letters, how to bid for projects, costing a project, etc? Can anyone recommend a good resource for starting out as a freelance writer? Examples of query letters, how to bid for projects, costing a project, etc?

]]> http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2008/01/11/4-ways-to-get-going-for-freelancers/#comment-58325 Maria Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:55:05 +0000 http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2008/01/11/4-ways-to-get-going-for-freelancers/#comment-58325 I'm just starting out in this... Which freelance writing job sites would you recommend for bidding on projects? I’m just starting out in this…
Which freelance writing job sites would you recommend for bidding on projects?

]]> http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2008/01/11/4-ways-to-get-going-for-freelancers/#comment-58316 Sharon Hurley Hall Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:45:53 +0000 http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2008/01/11/4-ways-to-get-going-for-freelancers/#comment-58316 Yes, it certainly keeps the cash flow healthy, Chad Yes, it certainly keeps the cash flow healthy, Chad

]]> http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2008/01/11/4-ways-to-get-going-for-freelancers/#comment-58311 Chad Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:00:25 +0000 http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2008/01/11/4-ways-to-get-going-for-freelancers/#comment-58311 Great advice. It's too easy to just let things slide sometimes...learning how to respectfully chase down invoices is a very necessary skill in this business. Great advice. It’s too easy to just let things slide sometimes…learning how to respectfully chase down invoices is a very necessary skill in this business.

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