Tag: writing
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5 Myths About Freelancing, Debunked by Someone Who’s Been There
It’s been a while since my last post, and I feel somewhat guilty about that. Life and laziness tend to get in the way—especially during the holidays—but I’m back with a newfound commitment to writing one new post per month. Help hold me accountable! Tweet mean things at me! (Don’t really. I’ll cry.) To kick […]
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Careers in the Writing Field: 5 Options for Aspiring Wordsmiths
After graduation, I quickly learned that there were lots of aspiring magazine writers and not a lot of jobs—so what else could I do with my writing chops?
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Is Spec Work a Necessary Evil for Freelancers?
If you’re a freelancer, you might be trying to figure out how to handle requests for spec work or writing samples, as no one likes to work for free.
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How to Conduct Better, More Revealing Interviews
Interviewing is a skill that you need to practice again and again—that’s the only way to improve! However, if you’re looking for tips on how to interview someone for a story or research, here are a few tidbits of wisdom to get you started.
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Why My Freelance Writing Rates Are “High”
If you’re struggling to set prices or negotiate fair pay with a client, here’s some food for thought that’s helped me stick to my guns and ask for the “high” rates I deserve.
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The Story of Camryn Rabideau, Freelance Writer
Here’s what you need to know about me, Camryn Luna Rabideau, before you decide to hire me as your digital storyteller.
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How to Cope When Your Dream Client Becomes a Nightmare
How should you as a freelancer handle a situation when a client relationship isn’t working out? Here’s my best advice.
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#ExploreToCreate: My Trip to Denver
One of the major perks of being a full-time freelancer is that I can work from anywhere there’s WiFi. Over the holiday weekend, I took advantage of that ability, flying to Denver, Colorado.
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Finally Freelance: 5 Tips on Achieving Self-Employment
Finally, finally, finally. I finally achieved my goal of becoming a full-time freelance writer, and it feels great! I’ve been working hard over the past year, taking one small step at a time, to get to a place where I can support myself with my writing. It took a lot of overtime, a lot of […]
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A Primer on Writing Marketing Copy
As a business owner, it’s important to realize that your marketing copy shouldn’t be created willy-nilly. Marketing content is not the same as creative or casual content—it has a distinct purpose and should be approached as such.