How to Start a Successful Freelance Writing CareerThis blog's mission is to dispense information about starting, growing and maintaining a freelance career as a creative professional (eg, writer, editor, illustrator, etc.).Freelance Writers: How to Prepare for the Busy Season- August 28, 2008 Summer is winding down and were about to head into the busy fall season. On Tuesday, September 9th, Ill be posting a Fall Marketing Tutorial for Freelance Writers akin to the Summer Marketing Tutorial.To that end, I want to know, what do you need help with, eg: pricing, marketing, how to handle clients, how to negotiate, which services to offer, etc. Nows the time to send in your questions (info at InkwellEditorial.com). Ill incorporate them into the tutorial so that you can be fully prepared...http://inkwelleditorial.blogspot.com/2008/08/freelance-writers-how-to-prepare-for.html New Website for Freelance Writers to Make Money: TheSyndicatedNews.com- August 27, 2008 TheSyndicatedNews.com appears to be the latest entry into paid content media model sites for freelance writers. There are some pros and cons to this content model, which Ill review here. FYI, this is from my own personal point of view. I have no affiliation with the site; Ive never submitted anything to it or talked to others about it. So, here goes . . . TheSyndicatedNews.com: A Review Pros of The SyndicatedNews.com: I think this site has four things going for it, ie: Read the rest here. Most..http://inkwelleditorial.blogspot.com/2008/08/new-website-for-freelance-writers-to_27.html How to Convince Clients That Youre the Right Writer for the Job- August 26, 2008 A running theme through a lot of the emails I receive from freelance writers especially those who are just starting out is a lack of confidence. Whether its the, I didnt know what they meant by that, in response to a client query, or What should I charge for this job in putting together a proposal, the underlying problem is not a lack of knowledge or the price that should be charged, its the lack of confidence in the freelance writer. If You Dont Believe In Yourself, Why Should the Client...http://inkwelleditorial.blogspot.com/2008/08/how-to-convince-clients-that-youre.html What Is SEO Writing What is SEO Copywriting- August 21, 2008 I've gotten this question from 4-5 people since I wrote yesterday's post on how I got to the $100article mark for my SEO writing. Beause I work in this niche, I kinda take for granted that everybody knows what SEO writing is all about.So, when I received the latest query from a freelance journalist in New Zealand, I thought, "Mmmm, better explain yourself missy!"As I hadn't planned to update the blog today bc I'm pressed for time, here is the answer I forwarded to her, with some links to tons...http://inkwelleditorial.blogspot.com/2008/08/what-is-seo-writing-what-is-seo.html SEO Copywriting Rates: How I Got to the $100Article Mark & You Can Too!- August 20, 2008 In yesterday's post, I shared how I recently began to land $100article SEO writing jobs. I promised to share with you how I got there.I did so in a lengthy post over at BloggingTips.com today entitled, SEO Copywriting Rates: How to Get $100Article or More. Enjoy -- and implement!Inkwell Editorial News: Following are a few things I want to bring you up to date on.I. New Blog: My new blog design has been completed, but I won't be unveiling it until around the new year. Why the delay I'm not...http://inkwelleditorial.blogspot.com/2008/08/seo-copywriting-rates-how-i-got-to.html $100 for SEO Articles: How to Become a Highly Paid SEO Copywriter- August 19, 2008 SEO copywriting is very lucrative -- if you know how to get the most from your writing skill. The following happened to me recently, which proves this point:$100 Per SEO Article; $50 Per SEO Article; $40 Per SEO ArticleOn Friday, August 8th, I opened my inbox and had an order for two SEO articles, 500-600 words: $100 each. On Wednesday, August 13th, I logged into my PayPal account and a client had pre-paid for a $50 article (350-450 words). On Tuesday, August 5th, I negotiated a $40article rate.http://inkwelleditorial.blogspot.com/2008/08/100-for-seo-articles-how-to-become.html Get all of IWs Ebooks for Only $39.95: Ebook Affiliate Program Details- August 19, 2008 If you have a blog or website, one of the best ways to make passive income is to promote affiliate products. Thats why you see so many sites with those Google ads. Even though they produce mere pennies for most, its pennies that dont have to be worked for (I make like utility bill and girls night out money from my site). Can you do better Yes!Ive spent all day setting up the affiliate program for Inkwell Editorials ebooks. Ill upload the freelance writing e-course to e-Junkie this weekend so it.http://inkwelleditorial.blogspot.com/2008/08/get-all-of-iws-ebooks-for-only-3995.html Guest Blogging: How long should you wait for an answer- August 13, 2008 Appearing as a guest poster on other blogs is a great way to build traffic to your blog. I've experienced this first-hand, as I've been lucky enough to be featured on a few high-traffic blogs in my niche (eg, Copyblogger.com, FreelanceWritingGigs.com and FreelanceSwitch.com, to name three). Read more on my guest blogging journeys.The Problem with Guest BloggingThe one problem I have with guest blogging though is that sometimes you dont' get a response, and then it's like, "now what" Do I use...http://inkwelleditorial.blogspot.com/2008/08/guest-blogging-how-long-should-you-wait.html New Site for Freelance Writers to Make Money- August 12, 2008 Yesterday, I was conversing via email with fellow freelance writer Jacob Malewitz, and he brought up the subject of a relatively new site where freelance writers can make money.DailyArticle.com: A Good Place for Freelance Writers to Sell ContentId run across this site a few months ago in my web surfing, but dismissed it because as I wrote to Jacob, I tend to stay away from those sites -- with what I charge as an experienced freelance writer, it would be a waste of my time to compete with those..http://inkwelleditorial.blogspot.com/2008/08/new-site-for-freelance-writers-to-make.html |