“I've been receiving tweets from you with links to companies offering writing work. Would you explain how one should approach these job opportunities? Advertisers say what they want & will pay but expect the applicant to bid to get the job. Is this like vanity publishing?” This question came in recently from a member and [...]
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Oh yes? A likely story! Every writing book, course or workshop ever written repeatedly emphasises the golden rule of keeping query letters and pitches short and succinct. A 6,000 word missive from an unknown wannabe, extolling the virtues of their latest article on Chinese water gardens is likely to send most editors reaching for a [...]
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Freelance writing is a great way to supplement your income or even replace the day job if you work at it. There is no shortage of markets for well written and properly researched copy and you can easily start with the things you know best such as your family and hobbies. A word of warning! [...]
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If the surfeit of consumer review sites is to believed, writing product reviews is easy money. The truth is, most consumer review sites pay out on page views which means you have to drive traffic to your review before you begin to earn and to achieve anything more than the price of a doughnut you’ll [...]
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