I really enjoyed interviewing Dee Harrison aka "Philoscribe" yesterday. She gave lots of great tips regarding freelance writing and a candid insight into what it takes to be a freelance writer and how the industry has changed in the last couple of years.You can check out the interview by clicking the link below:
"The Secrets to Being a Successful Freelance Writer"
One of the concerns that individuals who are thinking of becoming a freelance writer have is where to find work. Dee identified the following sources of freelance writing work:
"The Secrets to Being a Successful Freelance Writer"
One of the concerns that individuals who are thinking of becoming a freelance writer have is where to find work. Dee identified the following sources of freelance writing work:
Craigs List
Naturally, there are lots of other sources as well but these websites will give you an excellent start. You will also be able to see the range of freelance writing work that exists.
For those who want to write books
There is a free community over at:
The Book School Coach
It's a social site where new authors can socialize with like-minded people, share their successes and help each other get past the occasional writer's block. By the way, Dee also shares her secret for dealing with writer's block in our interview.
Here are a few dos
1. Another way of getting work is to simply let people know that you are a writer. Have a signature file on your emails and your forum posts.
2. Create a portfolio of work.
3. Set up a blog. If you can't afford hosting use Blogger or WordPress use that as your portfolio if necessary.
Here's a major don't
1. In Dee's own words:
"Don't be tempted to outlay money on 'how to' books (unless you can afford to so do!) Believe me, you know how!! This is another form of procrastination which will allow you to kid yourself that you have made a start."
One book that Dee does recommend is:
Write For The Web: The Guide For Beginning Writers
Special Offer and it's FREE!
Dee has very generously offered to assist aspiring writers. She says that while she does not offering a coaching or mentoring service that:
"I am very interested to hear from freelance writers and I am very happy to do what I can to help."
So if you would like assistance with your freelance writing please use the contact form Dee's contact form
Philoscribe's Blog Contact Form
To listen to the entire interview please click on the link below:
"The Secrets to Being a Successful Freelance Writer"
Also, if you visit the link above you will also gain access to over $3,000 in free resources for writers.
Coming Soon!
Next week I'll be interviewing an award-winning author who is both blind and disabled. Although, in her words she says she is "ultra-abled". Joe Vitale ends his emails with "author of way too many books to mention" and this young author is rapidly following suit. It's somewhere in the range of 28 books at present that she has either authored or co-authored. But who's counting? So stay tuned for further news of the teleseminar:
"How to Awaken Your Spirit for a Life Without Limits"
Naturally, there are lots of other sources as well but these websites will give you an excellent start. You will also be able to see the range of freelance writing work that exists.
For those who want to write books
There is a free community over at:
The Book School Coach
It's a social site where new authors can socialize with like-minded people, share their successes and help each other get past the occasional writer's block. By the way, Dee also shares her secret for dealing with writer's block in our interview.
Here are a few dos
1. Another way of getting work is to simply let people know that you are a writer. Have a signature file on your emails and your forum posts.
2. Create a portfolio of work.
3. Set up a blog. If you can't afford hosting use Blogger or WordPress use that as your portfolio if necessary.
Here's a major don't
1. In Dee's own words:
"Don't be tempted to outlay money on 'how to' books (unless you can afford to so do!) Believe me, you know how!! This is another form of procrastination which will allow you to kid yourself that you have made a start."
One book that Dee does recommend is:
Write For The Web: The Guide For Beginning Writers
Special Offer and it's FREE!
Dee has very generously offered to assist aspiring writers. She says that while she does not offering a coaching or mentoring service that:
"I am very interested to hear from freelance writers and I am very happy to do what I can to help."
So if you would like assistance with your freelance writing please use the contact form Dee's contact form
Philoscribe's Blog Contact Form
To listen to the entire interview please click on the link below:
"The Secrets to Being a Successful Freelance Writer"
Also, if you visit the link above you will also gain access to over $3,000 in free resources for writers.
Coming Soon!
Next week I'll be interviewing an award-winning author who is both blind and disabled. Although, in her words she says she is "ultra-abled". Joe Vitale ends his emails with "author of way too many books to mention" and this young author is rapidly following suit. It's somewhere in the range of 28 books at present that she has either authored or co-authored. But who's counting? So stay tuned for further news of the teleseminar:
"How to Awaken Your Spirit for a Life Without Limits"
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