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Jobs for Freelance Writers: Is it a Great Idea for Ghostwriters to Use Job Boards?
Jobs for freelance writers–it’s something we talk about a lot in writer’s circles. Wanna open a can of worms during a job discussion? Bring up the topic of job boards for writers and you’ll crack open quite a can of worms. But guess what, I’m gonna do it anyway. Why am I so determined to tackle this subject, you may ask? Because without job boards there is no way that I would be a full-time freelancer right now. Finding freelance or ghostwriting gigs elsewhere is fantastic. However, I feel that, when used properly, job boards are a great resource as far as finding work goes. There are a number of…
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5 Things That Instantly Make a Freelancer Appear More Professional
Writer tips that will set you apart from the rest on the job. The job of a writer houses a great deal of creative liberty–heck, it’s one of the reasons I wanted to be a freelancer in the first place! However, with this freedom comes the feeling that since it is a seemingly “unconventional” job choice, the rules of professionalism are different. They’re really not. People are people whether you are dealing with them in the writing world or not, so you have to act accordingly. It’s not that once we become professional writers we intentionally stop offering common courtesy, it’s just that when our focus shifts to what seem…