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Why You Need a Writing Mentor and Where to Find One

No matter where you are in your freelancing career, everyone needs a little help sometime. Finding a mentor can be a good way to break…

IZEASeptember 15, 2011

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How Freelance Journalists Can Use Facebook’s New ‘Subscribe’ Button

When it comes to breaking news, Facebook has got nothin' on Twitter. Twitter's rapid fire interface, and news ticker feel makes it the perfect place…

IZEASeptember 14, 2011

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How to Track Your Freelance Writing Income More Effectively

Keeping track of money may not be the most exciting part of freelance writing, but it’s still crucially important. In this video, we share a…

IZEASeptember 13, 2011

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What’s in the Bag of a Freelance Radio Reporter?

Friends have asked me why I’ve invested so much time and expense in radio gear since I mostly write for print. Simply put, I love…

IZEASeptember 12, 2011

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Freelance Writing Burnout and What You Can Do About It

Everyone gets burned out from time to time. Freelancers are no different. There are plenty of great perks to being a freelancer, but sometimes you…

IZEASeptember 9, 2011

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Ebyline’s Database of Journalist Associations and Freelance Writer Resources

All freelance journalists need a little help sometimes. Maybe you're searching for that right source, or perhaps you're looking for some professional development? As a…

IZEASeptember 8, 2011

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Featured Publishers

Featured Publishers 1. What originally attracted you to the IZEA community, and how did you find out about it? I was approached by IZEA…

IZEASeptember 7, 2011

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Make the Business Side of Freelance Writing More Pleasure than Pain

Writers have a driving need to describe, explain, and express. The change of seasons intoxicates. The vibrancy of fall leaf colors attracts and the irony…

IZEASeptember 7, 2011

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Why Using a Smartphone as a Recorder is a Bad Idea

One of the most common questions that I’m routinely asked by new journalists and investigative article writers is what recorder I use to tape interviews.…

IZEASeptember 2, 2011

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How to Survive a Break Up with a Freelance Writing Client

It happens to the best of us. The worst happens. Despite our good intentions and noble efforts, a client “cans” us. Or we decide, due…

IZEASeptember 1, 2011

Why You Need a Writing Mentor and Where to Find One

How to Track Your Freelance Writing Income More Effectively

What’s in the Bag of a Freelance Radio Reporter?

Freelance Writing Burnout and What You Can Do About It

Ebyline’s Database of Journalist Associations and Freelance Writer Resources

Featured Publishers

Make the Business Side of Freelance Writing More Pleasure than Pain

Why Using a Smartphone as a Recorder is a Bad Idea

How to Survive a Break Up with a Freelance Writing Client

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