The link is to my old site which is becoming my new blog. Yes, today is my last day with The Golden Pencil, but it’s easy enough to find me at www.aboutfreelancewriting.com

Some of you will recognize that address as my old writing site – I’m converting it to a blog, and the transition has already gotten messy. But all the articles you’re relied on, everything, is backed up and over the next few weeks I’ll be getting it together there. I look forward to seeing you at the new site.

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Jobs and a Big Announcement

I don’t seem to have much to say, and I’m running out of time… Wednesdays are my busy day.

If you’re new to applying for freelance writing jobs or need a refresher, How To Apply For A Freelance Writing Job may help.

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Writing Jobs For Wed., Oct. 29, 2008 – 64 Writing, Editing, Blogging, etc. Jobs

That’s a good start for a week.

If you’re new to applying for freelance writing jobs or need a refresher, How To Apply For A Freelance Writing Job may help.

Write well and often,

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Freelance Writing Jobs – 54 Freelance Writing, Editing, Blogging & Translation Jobs

Write well and often,

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Author Lia Scott Price Shares Writing Tips – Videos for Writers

Dear Anne,
How can a person without professional writing experience or degree but with a serious love of writing break into freelancing?

Thank you,
jk

Dear JK,
As you already recognize a freelance writing career isn’t like some. If you want to be a banker, you usually start by working as a teller in a bank.

The secret to a freelance writing career is first of all to write, write, write and write some more.

You’ve also got to submit your writing. With persistence and some luck, you’ll gradually get better and start selling what you write.

Another approach would be to get a writing job. Community newspapers don’t pay well, so there’s usually a lot of turnover and the qualifications can be pretty minimal. The work is hard, but it’s a way to get your feet wet while earning minimum wage or slightly better. You may also be able to land a job with other publishers, but be careful you don’t end up just making copies for the writers. You want experience writing.

Good luck.

Do you have a question about freelance writing? Ask Anne, The Writing Pro – that’s me ;) Ask in the comments or send an email and put Q&A in the subject line so I can sort it out from spam and I’ll do my best. Meanwhile, you’ll find some Q&A’s here:

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Write well and often,

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How Can I Get My Freelance Writing Career Started? Ask Anne, The Pro Writer

As usual, I haven’t a clue. When I started this list this morning it seemed like I might be lucky to surface half this number. Go figure.

Write well and often,

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62 Freelance Writing, Editing, Translating, Blogging, Etc. Jobs

So I’ll take the easy way out and present some oldie but goodies from way back when:

1. Getting Started in Freelance Writing with Community Newspapers
2. Reading Is So Much A Part Of Writing
3. After Rejection
4. When In Doubt, Just Start
5. Writing Clients Come and Go

Hmmmm, that’s five which is probably more than enough for a single morning. Nothing magic in any of them. You still have to put your behind in the chair and your hands on the keyboard and words on the screen, then paper if you want to be a writer.

Write well and often,

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A Writing Blast From The Past

Apparently two or three hours at a time is all the last gasp of this flu will allow.

If you’re new to applying for freelance writing jobs or need a refresher, How To Apply For A Freelance Writing Job may help.

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Write well and often,

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63 Freelance Writing Jobs

Well maybe. My medical doctor talked me into a flu shot sometime mid-Wednesday afternoon, along with a tetanus shot and some blood drawing for standard tests. I was pleased for several reasons, mostly because her scale matched mine in saying I’d lost about four pounds. I mean how often does that happen?

Thursday mid-day I noticed my neck and shoulders were feeling stiff and sore – but I’d been grinding at the computer more than usual and did some gentle stretches that seemed to help.

Sometime after midnight I woke up sweating like a proverbial… well sick human being. That fever continued though Friday and into Saturday when it broke sometime late in the day. But the damn thing wasn’t finished with me yet. Next was a raw throat and itchy nose – and I’m still getting some cold symptoms. I feel like I’ve lost the better part of a week – probably because I’ve lost the better part of a week.

I feel better, not great yet, but good enough to be bored which I take as a positive sign.

Write well and often,

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She Lives!

See you all Wednesday.

Write well and often,

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