Tag Archives: freelance writers

Dad, Are You a Famous Writer?

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Dad, Are You a Famous Writer? by Jake Poinier When my son Nick was about 5 years old, he stared up at me with his big, round, blue eyes and asked, “Dad, what’s Pluto?” My own dad was a traveling … Continue reading →

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Friends and Family Anonymous

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Friends and Family Anonymous by Jake Poinier As a general rule, I don’t do paid work for friends and family. My experience is that they expect too much for too little, and emotions play too much of a role – … Continue reading →

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Business Wisdom from Dad

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Business Wisdom from Dad by Jake Poinier I received the writing and editing side of my brain from my mom’s side of the family, but it was my dad who taught me how the business world works. He died five … Continue reading →

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A Quick Grammar Trick to Improve Freelance Sales

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Laura Orsini

A Quick Grammar Trick to Improve Freelance Sales Success in freelance writing isn’t just about putting words to the page: It’s a matter of selling your skills, your services, and yourself. For many freelancers, the business side is a more … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Bust through Writer’s Block

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Laura Orsini

5 Ways to Bust through Writer’s Block by Jake Poinier Joshua Hoyt’s post earlier this month, “Character Development in Action: How to Get Past Writer’s Block,” struck a chord with me. It’s a little different as a freelancer who focuses … Continue reading →

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Why Every Writer Needs Graphic Designers

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Why Every Writer Needs Graphic Designers by Jake Poinier Having started in the publishing business as a magazine editor, I’ve always valued the skills of talented graphic designers and web designers. As a professional freelance writer, it’s a relationship that’s … Continue reading →

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