3 Reasons Freelance Writers Are Underpaid & What They Can Do About It

If you're a freelance writer, then you are probably abhorred at the rates offered nowadays - especially for web content. BUT, as I advise freelancers all the time, what clients are willing to pay you is based on your value to them - not your talent. Following are three reasons freelance writers are underpaid, and what you can do to turn the tide.

Lessons Learned from Two Years of Blogging (Part III of III)

Two+ years of blogging leads to some serious do's and don'ts - and money-making opportunities. Read on for full details.

English to Spanish Translation

There are many English to Spanish translation services online, some free and some not. If you're trying to write something professional that will make you look good, I suggest a paid service. I only advise free English to Spanish translation if you are trying to translate only one word at a time. Yet there is a better way to translate all your texts...

Free English to Spanish Translator

I you're looking for a free English to Spanish translator, then I'm sure you want to write something in Spanish. However, I don't suggest you use any free English to Spanish translators - I believe you should be doing something else. As someone who wants to write in Spanish, I'm sure it won't be your last time trying to do so, and in that sense I think you should simply learn Spanish.

Why Internet Authors Don't Need Surfers

Internet Authors try to sell books on the web, but they waste time and effort appealing to surfers, people who are quite clearly not interested in printed material. Surfers have short attention spans and are looking for easily accessible thrills and excitement. They don't have the means, or the inclination, to look at novels, stories, or old-fashioned texts. So then, who are the ideal customers for Internet Authors?

Words That Sell

Writing is a necessary part of doing business. Don't let poor writing affect how well your company performs. Read some handy tips about improving your business writing.

Table of Contents Templates for E-Books

Are you considering on writing an E-Book? If so you should be using a template that you are comfortable with and fits your style. The Template I use is from Microsoft Office 2007 Templates Online, which I modified using a Thesis Template Style so I can add in the information for research, not everyone will wish to do this, but for the types of stuff that I do, I need it incase someone challenges me on anything, I have a back-up and references in the back.

A Day in a Life of an Essay Writer

A common fallacy is that a process of writing essays is absolutely painless for experienced writers. Not quite so, for practice comes with time, just as small professional secrets do.

How to Help Your Characters Come to Life

Techniques for making your characters more real.

Chairman of the Bored - It's Your Choice

If you've noticed people not only looking at their watches but shaking them during one of your meetings it's time to consider the following strategies to wake up and engage the hearts and minds of your staff and family members! There is no compromise on professionalism when delivering information in a meeting these days. Expectations of content, accuracy and accountability are high and people demand to be enlightened and informed - rightly so.

Freelance Writing - Opportunities and Threats

Freelancer or a corporate worker? When choosing a career of writer this is one of the most crucial problems that an entrepreneur might face. Here are some typical opinions about both opportunities and threats of being a freelancer and objective viewpoints expressed by professionals.

5 Steps To Preparing A Quality Presentation

Whether you have to give a business presentation or a sales pitch, how you prepare prior to the presentation will decipher how you do. There are a number of things you can do to help prepare yourself, but the writing and speaking aspects are absolutely vital to the presentation.

When Clients Don't Pay - Tips For Freelance Writers & Editors

You've just finished a major project and you're counting on the $1,000 payment headed your way. You know that your client is going to love the job you've done, and you can't wait to deposit that check. Weeks go by, however, and nothing arrives in the mail. What can you do when clients don't pay?

10 Things Your Editor Doesn't Want You To Know

Freelance editors are largely a stand-up crowd, but as in every industry, you're going to find the occasional bad apple. If you know what to look for when hiring an editor, you might be able to escape the trap into which many an unsuspecting victim has fallen before.

Outsourcing Woes - How to Hire a Competent Editor

If you are looking to outsource some of your more creative pursuits - such as writing and editing - you should know that you aren't alone. Business owners all over the world are realizing that they can save on their bottom line by outsourcing these projects rather than hiring full-time staff.