If you want to put together your own website you need the right tools. You can find equivalent products that are low cost or free, but in these cases the upfront costs are well worth the long term benefits. I am an affiliate for some of these products (see appropriate disclosures) but I am a [...]

We all have bloggers and writers who have inspired us. This week, with Thanksgiving only a few days away, I encourage all of you to give a little back. It can be a simple thanks, or just a note to say how much you appreciate their time and effort. Perhaps your favorite writer doesn’t have [...]

I think I’m in the middle of a transition. I’m trying to find ways to streamline freelance writing so that it is more of a business and not just a passion. I need to increase productivity so that this becomes a viable business and not just a way to earn extra cash. I also find [...]

Since I started freelance writing about 2 1/2 months ago I’ve been using the kitchen table as my workspace. This has proved to be a disaster. With two children (ages 1 and 3) it has been practically impossible to work uninteruppted. In order to streamline my work (and my home) it’s time to develop an official workspace.

I’m beginning to think about goals for 2009. As Yuwanda writes in her latest Newsletter, becomming a successful freelance writer depends on what goals you select and how well you stick to them. Not necessarily the number of things you want to write, or clients you want to attract – but the concepts that those goals represent.

I spent a bit of time today surfing the web to find out what other Freelance Writers are blogging about. Do you know what stood out the most? The advertisements. I think I forgot most of what other writers were talking about because I was spending too much time looking at their ads. And they [...]

It’s perhaps one of my greatest faults that I like to post and create on the fly… at least when it comes to a publicly viewable website. Earlier this week I was both thrilled and terrified to see that Yuwanda from InkwellEditorial.com had stopped by. Thrilled because I think of her as one of my [...]

After selling my first article and being inspired by Inkwell Editorial, I searched the internet for a freelance job board. I found a couple of sites, and decided to try out Elance and Guru. I had very different experiences with each. Guru.com was a disapointment. The “free” service was clunky, and didn’t allow me to [...]

Yesterday I relayed the story of how I made my first sale as a freelance writer, and how it started me down my current path. While Associated Content gave me confidence to give freelance writing a try, it also introduced me to a wealth of resources – the best of which was InkwellEditorial.com. I first [...]

Take the plunge and write that first article! 100% of things never written never get published. You Have to Start Somewhere. Why Associated Content Is A Great Tool for New Writers. Procrastination Monster – Begone!