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May 2011

Do You Write as Job or a Hobby?

by Julie McElroy on May 31, 2011

There are many people that call themselves “writers,” but where is the line from hobbyist to professional?  Most people would say once you start getting paid, the professional writer line has been crossed.  But, is it really that clear cut?
It is hard to say, but I think the line can by quite blurry.
When does writing [...]

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Is Network Marketing a Home Business for You?

by Julie McElroy on May 28, 2011

As an entrepreneur, I have always looked for ways to make money working for myself, out of my home. Before I settled on life as a freelance writer, I looked into network marketing for various physical products.
I have tried selling everything from candles to Mary Kay to herbs and supplements.  At some point, I finally [...]

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Pride and Preciousness

by Chris Hoole on May 23, 2011

Some writers, often deeply unsuccessful ones, can get very touchy about their work.  Once they’ve written their masterpiece they can’t bear to have it criticised or touched by a tiresome editor:  Changes?  Revisions?  Criticism?  It can be enough to send them off into a darkened room for a long lie down.  I once watched with [...]

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Fund Your Next Project with Crowdfunding

by Danielle Lynn on May 20, 2011

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Danielle Schaeffer.  Danielle is promoting her Kickstarter project.  Last year, I was involved in a Kickstarter program for the Blue Like Jazz Movie and I loved the idea behind crowdfunding.  I met Danielle after buying one of her awesome products and decided to help her with [...]

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Blog Carnival Number Two: Freelance Writing

by Julie McElroy on May 18, 2011

Back in March, I posted my first Blog Carnival on writing tips. I had so many submissions, I decided to create another one about writing. A blog carnival is a place that pools many different blog submissions about the same topics – all in one post.
What I realized as I went through the carnival [...]

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Tips for Finding a Guest Blogger

by Charles Mburugu on May 17, 2011

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Charles Mburugu. Please read more about Charles in the post footer.
Having guest bloggers writing on your blog is a great idea. While you take a break, guest bloggers can ensure that your blog is kept updated with fresh content. Guest blogging is [...]

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