The Renegade Writer

I Finished My Article. Now What?

I’m in the process of moving from New Hampshire to North Carolina, and things will be crazy around here until we get settled in. I’ll be running some oldie-but-goodie posts on the blog until I’m back to work. Enjoy!

In January, I wrote a post called I Just Got an Assignment. Holy Crap! Now What?, where …

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Jun 20, 2011 Advice, Editors, Rules, Sources, Writing

You Ask, I Answer: What Should I Blog About?

I answer your burning freelancing questions on the blog. If you have a question, e-mail it to me at lindaformichelli@gmail.com. Have a lot of questions? Consider signing up for a phone mentoring session.

Stacy asks: What should I blog about? I’ve thought about having a blog about my freelance journey, but I’m afraid it may …

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Mar 7, 2011 Advice, Blogging, Marketing, You Ask, We Answer

Say Yes to Yourself

You know why many writers don’t sell their ideas?

Because they don’t try.

I run into it time and time again: Students and clients of mine who say, “I don’t have enough clips to pitch [insert name of big magazine here].” Or “According to the editorial calendar my idea would have been perfect for their September issue, …

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Feb 28, 2011 Advice, Editors, Marketing, Observations

Just Say No: When, How and Why You Should Turn Down Work

This is a guest post by Susan Goldberg. Thanks, Susan!

As freelancers, most of the business development literature we read talks about how to get and retain great jobs. Less often do we talk about how to tactfully turn down work — and why doing so may actually strengthen client relationships and boost your career.

My …

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Feb 7, 2011 Advice, Editors, Ethics

11 Tips for Getting the Most out of Writer’s Market

I answer your burning freelancing questions on the blog. If you have a question, e-mail it to me at lindaformichelli@gmail.com. Have a lot of questions? Consider signing up for a phone mentoring session.

Steve Sears asks: how about a post on the specific benefits of Writer’s Market and using it properly?

Thanks for the great suggestion, …

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Jan 4, 2011 Advice, Cool tools, Magazines, Marketing

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