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Keys to Successful Freelance Writing

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General Freelancing Tips
Creating an Expert File - Kathryn Lay
Enriching Your Writing with Big Data - Audrey Henderson
Expert-Finding Strategies Every Writer Needs to Know - Mridu Khullar
Filing Works in Progress - Barbara Weddle
How to Outgrow "Write What You Know" - Jenna Glatzer
How to Repurpose Your Rejection - Isabella E.C. Akinseye
How to Write Effectively for a Cause - Mary Emma Allen
The Invisible Writer: The Art of Becoming a Ghost - Moira Allen
How to Write Like an Expert - Moira Allen
Love Thy Enemy: How Your Competitors Can Help You Make Money - Devyani Borade
Mining the Rejection Pile for Gold - Ann Brandt
The 20% Solution: How Much Do You Need to Change an Article to Make it Original? - Moira Allen
What to Do When You Believe the Editor Is Wrong - Maria Chatzi
Why Writers Need Their Holidays - Joyce Frohn
Who's In Your Corner? (Tips on Making a Good First Impression) - Moira Allen
Writing to Trends - Susan Sundwall

Journalism & News Writing
The Newspaper/Blog Connection - Sue Fagalde Lick
Newspapers: A Great Source of Freelance Opportunities - Sue Fagalde Lick
Participatory Journalism for Magazines and Newspapers - Larry Atkins
Why Write for Newspapers? - Sue Fagalde Lick

Columns & Syndication
How to Self-Syndicate Your Column - Moira Allen
How to Write a Book Review - Bill Asenjo
How to Write an Op-Ed - John McLain
Syndicating Your Weekly Column - Elizabeth Laden

Teaching
Teaching Writing Online - Moira Allen
Tips on Conducting a Successful Workshop - Moira Allen
Tips on Teaching Creative Writing - Shirley Kawa-Jump

See also...
Targeting Topical Markets
Travel Writing & Photography
Queries, Submissions & Market Research
International Freelancing
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Writer's Market

Writer's Market Deluxe Online Edition

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Writing to Win: The Colossal Guide to Writing Contests

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Freelancing for Newspapers

Ghostwriting: The Complete Guide

Make a Real Living as a Freelance Writer: How to Win Top Writing Assignments

Secrets of a Freelance Writer

Starting Your Career as a Freelance Writer

Telling True Stories

Writer's Digest Handbook of Magazine Article Writing

Writer for Hire: 101 Secrets to Freelance Success

Writer's Guide to Queries, Pitches and Proposals

Writing Feature Stories

The Art of Column Writing

The Do-It-Yourselfer's Guide to Self-Syndication

Successful Syndication

Syndication Secrets

You Can Be a Columnist

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