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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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5 Ways to Find Expert Sources on Short Notice

Earlier this week, I landed two last-minute freelance assignments requiring experts in the corporate finance and credit card industries. At first, it felt like a…

IZEAJune 9, 2011

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How to Super Charge Your Freelance Career with a Goal Buddy

As a writer, you want all the help you can get to stay in the game. But sometimes it's hard to go it alone. That's…

IZEAJune 2, 2011

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5 Skills That Make Freelance Writers More Marketable

Gone are the days when simply being a strong writer was enough to earn a living. Nowadays, many editors and clients expect freelancers to have…

IZEAMay 31, 2011

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How To Deal With Late Payments on Freelance Gigs

If you’re a freelance writer, you’re also a small business owner. And that means you’ll deal with cash-flow issues. You not only have to be…

IZEAMay 27, 2011

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5 Essential Components of a Freelance Contract

Freelancers, repeat after me: “I will not work without a contract.” It’s a simple mantra, yet so many of us don’t follow it. I know…

IZEAMay 25, 2011

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Top 5 Tax Write-Offs and Deductions for Freelancers

When you are a freelancer every cent counts, especially when it’s going towards tax payments. Knowing which expenses are deductible and which aren't can mean…

IZEAMay 23, 2011

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The Benefits of Coworking

Freelancing is a beautiful thing. There’s the short commute from bed to home office. The home-brewed coffee. The casual dress code. The flexibility. The crushing…

IZEAMay 20, 2011

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

How To Write an Effective Movie Review

5 Ways to Deal with Writer Envy

5 Ways to Find Expert Sources on Short Notice

How to Super Charge Your Freelance Career with a Goal Buddy

5 Skills That Make Freelance Writers More Marketable

How To Deal With Late Payments on Freelance Gigs

5 Essential Components of a Freelance Contract

Top 5 Tax Write-Offs and Deductions for Freelancers

The Benefits of Coworking

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