The Writer's Blog By Dana Prince

The Writer Has Left The Blogspot Building...

2010-06-18T10:14:00.004-05:00

I've decided to FINALLY move this blog to its own domain. Hope to see you there?http://thefreelancewritersblog.com.Subscribe?

Value-Added Freelancing – Are Your Clients Getting Value from You?

2010-05-25T07:55:00.003-05:00

My previous corporate life taught me a lot about value. Providing value to my customers brought them back, got glowing letters written to my superiors, and helped me feel great about the job I was doing. I felt good when I showed customers ways I'd saved them money or hit corporate goals and stretch goals. I loved getting a "Wow that was fast" or "Dana, you're awesome!" I work hard today to get

How Much Could You Earn if You Stepped Outside Your Comfort Zone?

2010-05-22T08:43:00.006-05:00

If you’re an experienced freelance writer, when is the last time you learned a new skill? Could learning a new skill help break some earning barriers for you? Is your comfort zone stopping you from earning the sort of money you want?I took on a new skill area in November. It was one I really had zero desire to tackle. I had given a job lead to a writer I knew. She was a very experienced

How to Stop Freelancing on the Weekends

2010-04-07T23:23:00.008-05:00

I never said I wanted to work 350+ days a year but somehow it just... happened.When I started freelance writing in 2006, at first I worked around my two-year old's schedule so weekends were a necessity but now that he's been in kindergarten for a while and attending school full days alternate weekdays, I expected to be able to work fewer nights and weekends. But it hasn't changed. So...I need to

5 Steps to Help Writers to Develop An Online Presence (And Attract Clients)

2010-02-06T12:37:00.007-05:00

There are different ways to approach freelance writing for the web. One way is to quietly go about the business of being a ghostwriter and apply for jobs and stay in the background. Another way is to put your name and face out there and try to attract people and get them to approach you. I like the latter approach as a way to get clients tracking me down rather than being on the constant hunt

Get Help Setting Your Freelance Writing Rates

2010-02-02T08:31:00.010-05:00

A fair amount of traffic comes to The Writer's Blog asking how much freelance writing pays. The answer is that you can set your own freelancing rates. How do you do that so that you can remain competitive but not give your words away for well below what they're worth? Here are some tips:Rates Research-Do some research. A job bidding site like Elance, Guru, or GetAFreelancer can help. Beware,

Freelance Writers: Should You Be Blogging?

2010-01-20T09:45:00.006-05:00