Comments on: Getting Started as a Freelancer? Here’s What You’ll Need

By: June C

June C — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:37:28 +0000

I recommend http://www.tripod.com for building a website. You can start off free, and upgrade to paid later if you’d like.

By: Marline

Marline — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:33:52 +0000

I’d just like to add that there are digital tape recorders that do not require software (Sony) into which you can dictate your ideas, outlines or even a draft of an article or story. Then connect the recorder to your computer and it will produce an onscreen transcription. If you have Dragon Softly Speaking, it is enabled to transcribe from audio, too.

By: Meredith

Meredith — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 12:29:13 +0000

Hello,

I have followed you from Erik’s very interesting discussions about DS and have found some neat information here, too.

At the risk of sounding a bit stupid–I just wanted for someone seasoned to say the answer to me–When making the website via Fetch, Kompozer, or the like is it necessary to purchase a, I guess, “spot” on the web to upload the info to? I just want to make sure it is necessary to PAY for a web address and/or publishing server using a site like GoDaddy.

Is this the same with WordPress, one must pay for the web address and/or a publishing server? In your opinion, is WP old-fashioned (are there better ways to get the job done now)?

I’m trying to upgrade my current blogspot to a website that I can have more control over.

Thanks and I enjoyed reading your writing.

By: LindaFormichelli

LindaFormichelli — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:22:21 +0000

Elizabeth, I’m actually not sure! I know there are rules that distinguish between a hobby and a business, but that’s all I remember. You may want to check the IRS website at http://www.irs.gov.

By: Elizabeth Mack

Elizabeth Mack — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:44:27 +0000

At what point do you begin to take tax deductions on your home office space? I have a room/home office dedicated to writing (okay – facebook too) so I wonder at what point I put “freelance writer” on my W2s and write off part of my home office and supplies. I just received my first check for my first paid assignment. I can’t hardly bring myself to cash it!