Michele Tune On Social Networking Success
I had the incredible pleasure and opportunity to pull talented, powerhouse freelance writer Michel Tune out of her busy schedule to ask her a few questions I’d been itching to ask. Today, Michele...
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Many writers today find everything they need on the Internet to put together an article. But expert sources add validity to your points and professionalism to your story. If I find myself stuck on...
View ArticleHow do YOU meet and greet new people?
As freelance writers, a large part of our business comes from connecting with others. In fact, while many of us begin by trawling the job boards we eventually find word-of-mouth brings at least 80% of...
View ArticleSocial Media 101: Do’s and Don’ts of Networking
After you’ve read all these do’s and don’ts, you’ll probably be feeling like you’ve just received a lecture from your glaring parent. Okay, not really. I’m much more lighthearted than that!...
View ArticleWhy Social Media is Good for MJSS
You’re just wasting time blabbing to people you don’t know. Get off that computer and get a life. Why can’t you get a real job? How much money can you make playing on the computer anyway? These...
View ArticleBuild Your Working Relationships: Write Recommendations
How important are relationships to your freelance writing business? If your business is anything like mine word-of-mouth accounts for up to 80% of your paid commissions so building relationships is...
View ArticleShow Your Fellow Freelancers Some Love
Freelancers live life behind the scenes, plugging away at a computer to craft masterful content, be it in writing or web design (or virtual assistance, PR, or marketing!) It is a solitary life, and...
View Article5 Tips for Avoiding Internet Distractions
“Home is where you hang your @.” ~ Author Unknown Freelancing from home opens a whole new world. If you’ve never had time to play on the Internet, you might find it difficult to limit that play time....
View ArticleNetworking 101 for Freelance Writers: Is Twitter the New Chamber of Commerce?
When a writing colleague on AbsoluteWrite.com asked, “What’s the best way for experienced writers to get writing gigs nowadays?†it sparked an interesting conversation. The writer noted that she...
View ArticleThree Ways To Promote Yourself And Your Writing
After reading the title for this article I know what you’re all thinking. Mindy, how can you give insight on promoting yourself in the writing world when: You’re unpublished I never heard of you before...
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