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10 Great Blog Posts for Freelance Writers to Read

Posted by on Aug 22, 2011 in random words | 0 comments

10 Great Blog Posts for Freelance Writers to Read

Tweet I’ve collected ten great articles that Freelance Writers will find helpful: How Freelancers Can Brand Themselves Using Twitter Trends 7 Free Tools for Monitoring Your Freelance Reputation Freelance Health Insurance – Update for 2011 Freelance Writing: 5 Easy Ways To Build Your Career 5 Self-Promotion Tips That Aren’t Sleazy How to Use Blogging to Get Clients Flocking after You 20 of the Best Google+ Guides and Tutorials to...

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Oldie, but Goodie: Reasons to Hire a Writer

Posted by on Mar 7, 2011 in tips | 3 comments

Oldie, but Goodie: Reasons to Hire a Writer

Tweet Save money by saving time – People tend to think that what a consultant is charging is ridiculous. However, take a step back and really think about it. You are now free to handle tasks that are more up your alley, while a writer, who is an expert on that kind of service, can work on documentation.  Also, you aren’t paying this person benefits, so that is another way that you are saving.  Additionally, instead of it taking you...

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How I Get Everything Done Without Going Insane

Posted by on Nov 16, 2010 in tips | 3 comments

How I Get Everything Done Without Going Insane

Tweet It seems that I get busier and busier each day that passes. I’ve had to definitely step it up in the way that I organize and manage my time. In the past, I used to write a daily to-do list on a sticky note, paste it on a book, and that was it. This system no longer works anymore.  I am not saying that it won’t work for someone else, but for me, it doesn’t. I’ve been using Google Calendar religiously now. I...

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Look Back on My Career in 2009; What’s Next in 2010

Posted by on Dec 29, 2009 in blogging, proposal writing, random words, technical writing | 2 comments

Tweet I’ve had ups and downs this year regarding my career. One thing that I can say is that I’ve had more ups than downs. In 2009, I found myself being laid off and contemplating my next move. I came to realize that I had become complacent since I began with the company, so I decided to really get moving on my dream of becoming a full-time freelance writer. I began applying to more writing gigs, and the most insane thing...

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Wired Editor-in-Chief to Keynote DC GrowSmartBiz Conference

Posted by on Aug 26, 2009 in news | 2 comments

Tweet     Wired Magazine is one of my favorite magazines that helps me keep up with the latest in the technological field.  I have also added the RSS feed to my Google Reader, so I can easily share articles with my social networks.  It was a wonderful surprise to find out that Wired’s Editor-in-Chief Chris Anderson will be keynoting the GrowSmartBiz Conference on September 29, 2009 at the Renaissance Hotel in...

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