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Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing

As advances shrink and publishers scale back on acquisitions, many writers are considering self-publishing. After all, Amanda Hocking can become a millionaire by selling her…

IZEAJuly 6, 2011

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5 Questions Every Query Should Answer

www.ilovetypography.com For many freelance journalists, queries are the key to landing assignments, yet many writers send generic pitches that don’t include enough information to entice…

IZEAJuly 1, 2011

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Utilizing New Media to Find Article Ideas

The very first thing you learned as a freelance writer and journalist is advice on how to come up with article ideas. Look within, they…

IZEAJune 29, 2011

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New Freelancer to Ebyline? Here’s How We Work!

Are you a new freelancer to the Ebyline system? Are you a freelancer who has never used Ebyline? Either way, we want to give you…

IZEAJune 28, 2011

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How to Pitch Podcasts, Slideshows and Multimedia Packages

One way to generate more income as a freelance writer is to pitch a package to potential clients. Instead of only pitching an article, throw…

IZEAJune 27, 2011

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5 Tips for Covering Conferences

Previously, I wrote about the value of attending writer’s conferences. As I recently discovered, covering conferences for magazines or the host organization can also be…

IZEAJune 22, 2011

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Want More Offers? Authorize Analytics!

One of the most frequently asked questions from our SocialSpark bloggers is, 'How can I get more Offers?' But, when we take a closer look…

Ted MurphyJune 17, 2011

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From Editor to Freelancer: Tips From Both Sides of the Assigning Desk

After serving for a year as editor of a start-up weekly newspaper/digital media company in northwestern New Jersey, I was informed in early May that…

IZEAJune 16, 2011

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How To Write an Effective Movie Review

So after spending time as a beat reporter, sports writer or feature writer, you've finally made the leap to becoming a film reviewer. It's no…

IZEAJune 15, 2011

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5 Ways to Deal with Writer Envy

“OMG – just landed an assignment with my dream magazine!” “Can’t believe I just signed a book deal!” “Guess what? I’m appearing on CNN tomorrow…

IZEAJune 13, 2011

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