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A Freelance Writer’s Invoice for Magazines, Plus Invoicing Tips

Do you need an example of a freelance writing invoice for your magazine articles, web writing or e-zines posts, or other writing jobs? Here’s what I’ve used successfully for years, plus several invoicing tips…
But first, a quip from a published author:
“Writing is the hardest way of earning a living, with the possible exception of wrestling alligators.” – [...]

Reduce Freelance Writing Stress – Tips for Making the Writing Life Easier

The sooner you reduce the stress of freelance writing, the easier your writing life will be…and the more money you’ll make as a writer! These six tips will help you flow through the ups and downs of a writing career — even if you’re not earning a full-time living as a writer.
Before the tips, a quip:
“Sometimes [...]

7 Ways to Get More Writing Done – Write Faster and Better

The more writing you get done, the closer you are to achieving your goals as a writer! These tips for writing faster and better will help both experienced and novice writers:  freelancers, novelists, columnists, poets, bloggers, and even students working on research papers.
Before the tips, a quip: 
“All writers must go from now to once a upon a time; all [...]

6 Money Tips for Freelance Writers

These money tips for freelance writers are spurred by the tough economic times – and many freelancers are really feeling the crunch. I know I am – editors have dropped my per word rates, asking me to hold tight until the worst has passed! So, here I have six ways to save and invest (money tips!) from Bills.com [...]

How to Write an Excellent First Draft

Writing an excellent first draft makes your revisions, editing, and rewriting much easier. This advice from published authors, full-time copywriters, and freelance writers will pave the way to an excellent first draft – even if you’re a professional published writer. 
First, a writing tip – because that’s what “quips and tips” is all about! 
In Writer Mama: [...]

The Best Freelance Writing Books

Here’s a list and brief description of some of the best freelance writing books for both experienced and new writers. Most aren’t one-time reads – they’re solid resources for a writer’s bookshelf.
First though, a quip from a “real” writer:
“Books are like lobster shells; we surround ourselves with ’em, then we grow out of ‘em and leave ‘em behind, as evidence [...]

Tips for Freelancers – Dealing With the Ups and Downs of a Writing Career

No matter how successful freelance writers are, they’ll aways have ups and downs. The key to maintain long-term success is learning to ride those highs and lows without losing balance or momentum — which is what these tips are all about!
Before the tips, a quip from Gloria Steinem:
“As a profession, freelance writing is notoriously insecure,” said Gloria [...]

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