Six Common Myths About Hiring a Freelance Book Editor
When you surf the internet looking for advice and information about hiring a freelance editor or writer, you’ll find many myths floating about. Too often, I’ve been called in to help out a would-be writer after she’s plopped down several thousand dollars for editorial or ghostwriting services, only to find herself no closer to a publishable manuscript. I get frustrated when I hear such stories of editing gone bad! That’s why I’d like to bust some myths about editors and agents I’ve come across on the web to help you avoid hiring the wrong freelance book editor.
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10 Steps to Managing Your Finances When You’re a Freelance Writer
As a freelance writer, you sell your time, talent, energy, and skills in the marketplace; and you expect to be paid for those things. Supposedly, you know how much time you have invested in a project, what your efforts are worth, and how to carry on such a transaction in a civilized, professional manner. But have you mastered the basics of managing all of the financial aspects of your business? Here are the ten steps you should be taking.
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How Does a Freelancing Bidding Site Work?
A good way to start your freelancing career is to utilize the freelance bidding sites on the internet. There are several to choose from and they can help you build a portfolio of experience to start your own business down the road.
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Freelance Bookkeeping
Freelancing is a common way for people to earn a living these days. The advent of Internet has shrunk the world into a global village, and geography is often irrelevant to a position. Freelancers are doing a great job in every other industry and the employers have realized the true potential of freelancing. There are several advantages for companies in opting for freelancers rather than having their own staff. As the freelancers work from their own home based offices, the companies are able to save money on office space and equipment.
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The Freelancers Field Guide to Contract Work
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What is Outsourcing?
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Outsourcing is a great way to earn extra money or even a full time living. When a company outsources its work this means they are looking for people outside the company (you) to complete jobs for them on a contract or short term basis. Most freelance work can be found on freelance marketplaces across the internet. For a list of freelance websites search Google, or some of the freelance directories available.
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Freelance Graphic Design Advice You Can’t Live Without
I’ve got a client on the East Coast that’s driving me nuts right now – woman’s clearly got OCD issues. Over this Easter/Passover weekend she has called and left me two messages (both extended beyond the 2 minute limit on my machine so she got cut-off in mid sentence), she also left me 6-7 emails (I lost track after 5). Even though we’re on record pace, she’s desperately trying to get her web site up and running for…well, there isn’t a specific event or date we’re shooting for, it’s just become an insatiable obsession for her.
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Considering a Graphic Design Career? Here’s What You Absolutely Must Know
Does a career as a graphic designer appeal to you? If so, you’re not alone. This career path is becoming a popular one due to the fact that many students now have easy access to affordable graphic design programs at home. Many students are taking up graphic design as a hobby and then choose to later further their skill with a solid education in graphic design.
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Content Writers – The Importance of Researching Freelance Writers …
Outsourcing your web content can be a tricky business and when you are seeking a content writer for your website or blog, it is vitally important that you do due diligence and research any freelance writers you are considering working with. Essentially, anyone can set up a website call themselves a writer. They can and do make wild claims about their expertise when in reality, they have very little knowledge or experience. Freelance writers are not created equal and often the ‘expert’ writer you are paying to enhance your rankings or convert your visitors is totally incapable of doing so. In short, you could be paying a content writer to produce content which is of no higher quality than you could write yourself for free!
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Getting Started in Freelance Writing – How to Get Paid For Freelance Writing
Becoming a freelance writer is a great way to make a living from home. You don’t even have to be the greatest writer in the world, you just have to be able to research and write interesting copy about a wide variety of subjects. When you’re just starting out, it’s hard to know exactly how to set yourself up so that you can accept writing gigs.
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Equipment For a Freelance Video Editor
If you want to become a freelance video editor, one of the most important aspects of the job will be having the proper equipment to produce professional quality work. At the same time, when you are a freelance or self-employed worker, you want to cut down on equipment costs and other expenses that eat into your profit. So how do you find the balance between getting top of the line equipment and not spending too much money? This article will highlight some important points to consider when buying hardware and software as a freelance video editor.
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