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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

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How to Become an Environmental Reporter

You've taken your pulse, read tons of articles on ecological issues, you're concerned about food policy with all the genetically modified organisms sneaking into our…

IZEAMay 19, 2011

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Slate French Edition Criticized for Naming Alleged DSK Victim, AP Stylebook Welcomes New Twitter Words, Space Shuttle Snapper Gets Media Hype

For today's roundup of journalism and media news, we have some controversy over Slate's French edition and their decision to name the alleged victim of…

IZEAMay 18, 2011

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

Slate French Edition Criticized for Naming Alleged DSK Victim, AP Stylebook Welcomes New Twitter Words, Space Shuttle Snapper Gets Media Hype

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