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Have You Decided to Become a Freelance Writer? Avoid These 7 Mistakes!
By Eric Mead

Beginning freelance writers often get their businesses started on the wrong foot, and things can quickly go downhill from there. What follows are some things to watch out for before you launch your writing business.

1. Not Knowing How to Market Services: The #1 duty when you become a freelance writer is to get and keep clients. Surprised I didn’t say “writing?” You shouldn’t be. Freelancers who successfully market their services can pay the bills and put food on the table. Freelancers who don’t often throw in the towel and find a job. Just don’t get too crazy and start… (more…)

By Rose Ledoux

What does it take to be a freelance writer? A good freelance writer must be able to stand up for themselves. Online freelance writing is different from offline writing. Most clients are only interested in getting the most from you for the lowest price without advancing you any money. These clients are normally found on major outsourcing site such as elance.com and guru.com.

A good freelance writer needs to be a good judge of character. If you encounter a suspicious client, don’t hesitate to say no. Generally, three out of every four clients will give you a positive experience (more…)