Thursday, May 16th, 2013
In 2006, I set out to write a book on the business of freelance writing. Seven years later, I find myself the author of 18 books and short reports. OK, that's not quite true. I'm only half way through the 18th book. And one book is no longer in print. ...
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Friday, March 1st, 2013
Freelance writers can land new clients five ways:
- through referrals from previous clients
- through a well optimized website
- by email
- by mail
- by personal meetings
Through referrals from previous clients
If you have had clients and enjoyed working with them, and if they've paid their invoice, you are now in a position ...
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Saturday, August 11th, 2012
Just received a tweet linked to a great review of Everything You Wanted to Know about Freelance Writing. Here's a short excerpt with link to the full review.
From the Transitionelle blog: "... I decided to purchase an ebook copy of Everything You Wanted to Know about Freelance Writing which is ...
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Thursday, August 9th, 2012
The full contents of Everything You Wanted to Know About Freelance Writing have been moved here.
Read more about Paul's books on business writing, copywriting, writing media releases, Search Engine Optimization and freelance writing.
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Saturday, March 24th, 2012
Based on my book, Everything You Wanted to Know About Freelance Writing, I teach The Freelance Writing Business: periodicals and corporate markets online for University of Toronto continuing education students, Freelance for Periodicals: Newspaper and Magazines online for Humber College and several email-based freelance writing courses for private students. Towards ...
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Monday, March 12th, 2012
Whether you are a staff writer, a freelance writer writing for periodicals or corporate clients, or someone who writes fiction or non-fiction books, you will get feedback. Every writer, unless they are writing in a vacuum, gets feedback before his or her work goes out. I'd go so far as ...
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Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
Make a resolution to ignite your freelance writing business starting in January! Panelists David Hayes, Camilla Cornell and IJ Schecter will share their Secrets of Success on Tues Jan 17 in Toronto.
Register online.
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Friday, October 14th, 2011
Writers Earning a Living: Alternate Revenue Sources
PWAC Toronto panel talk and discussion
So what else do writers do (to earn a living)? Writing, editing, PR, training, teaching, TV commentary… baking cupcakes? Freelance writers often become generalist. Does that make them failures? Or are they following their bliss? Learn how to be ...
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Monday, September 12th, 2011
I teach the online version of The Freelance Writing Business every semester for the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies, and I have created three YouTube videos for the course. If you are interested in the business of freelance writing, you might find the second and third video of ...
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Saturday, June 4th, 2011
From Everything You Wanted to Know About Freelance Writing: Ch. 38: How Much to Charge? (Everything You Wanted To Know About Freelance Writing). Read all excerpts from the book here
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Chapter 38: How Much to Charge?
We’ve talked a great deal about money in this book. Money is important. It’s not the ...
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