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Why Freelance Writers Should Learn to Write Sales Letters

Like it or not, being a freelance writer takes a lot of sales skills. Whether you're pitching an article to an editor or trying to…

IZEAJuly 28, 2011

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Ted TV Recap!

Good morning, everybody! Can you believe that Netflix raised their prices for DVDs?! Honestly, I've always had just the streaming service, so no biggie for…

IZEAJuly 27, 2011

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5 Questions to Ask Before Starting a New Assignment

www.ilovetypography.com You’ve just landed an assignment from a new-to-you editor. Congrats! Pat yourself on the back, do a little happy dance, bust out the champagne,…

IZEAJuly 27, 2011

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Top 5 Myths About Freelance Writing

Carol M. Highsmith I am the envy of many of my friends. My life as a freelance writer conjures up in their minds a life of…

IZEAJuly 25, 2011

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Narrow Your Freelance Focus: Six Reasons to Specialize

As a freelancer, you’re constantly pitching yourself and your work to clients. What if there was a way to stand out from the pack and…

IZEAJuly 22, 2011

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How To Find Writing Inspiration From Unlikely Sources

They say inspiration springs up from the most unlikely places. But Tracy O'Connor at the Ghostwriter Dad blog has found that gazing at a computer…

IZEAJuly 21, 2011

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When to Turn Down Freelance Writing Assignments

Considering the number of unemployed (and underemployed) journalists right now, it can be tempting to take whatever freelance projects come your way. Can’t be too…

IZEAJuly 20, 2011

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Let's Bowl!

Team building is important in any business and that is especially true at IZEA where our philosophy of working as hard as we play means…

IZEAJuly 13, 2011

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Pros and Cons of Freelancing On Site

Recently, I’ve been approached by a few clients and recruiters looking for contract copywriters to work on-site instead of working remotely. In the three years…

IZEAJuly 13, 2011

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A Swing and a Miss: Staying Positive When Your Pitches Get Rejected

When I was six, I was the star defensive player on the local kiddie kicks soccer team. And by star defensive player, I mean I…

IZEAJuly 8, 2011

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