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Freelance Writing Feature Writer: Cherie Burbach

Welcome Freelancers!

As a full-time writer, I know very well the ups and downs of the freelance life. I'll share all I know with you and hope you'll contact me with questions you have. In the meantime, please check out some of my latest articles on freelance writing.


Feature Writer Articles in Freelance Writing

Advantages of a Part Time Writing Career
While many writers dream of the day when they can become a full-time freelancer, still others have achieved their goals simply by writing part-time.
Freelance Writing Work at Home Misconceptions
Some of the biggest misconceptions about the freelance writing life is that it's easy, casual, and filled with high income and great clients.
Create a Business Plan for Your Writing
Freelance writers can benefit from a small business plan. Unlike small businesses, however, the writer's goals may blur the line between professional and personal.
Create a Marketing Plan For a Writing Business
A marketing plan for writers will define the goals of the business and get the freelancer thinking about ways to expand or improve his or her business.
Social Networking vs Social Bookmarking
New sites that allow users to interact and share links have popped up all over the Internet. Are these sites the same as social networking?


Contributing Articles in Freelance Writing

Make Easy Online Money With Texbroker
Textbroker is a site that enables freelance writers to make easy online money.
How to Write a Short Story
If you're wondering how to write a nonfiction short story for pay, chances are you're ready to break into the anthology market.
How to Compile an Anthology
Anthologies are bits and pieces that come together in the form of short stories that are then compiled to create an inspirational book that's packed with emotion.
5 Ways to Make Money on Mahalo
Finding a way to make money online that works for you is sometimes trial and error. Mahalo is a site where you can make upfront payments and revenue share payments.
Common Types of Online Freelance Work
Every freelance writer is looking for work with steady pay. Unfortunately, this can be difficult to find. The first step is knowing what kind of work is available.
How to Break Into Writing
Getting into the field of writing can be challenging. There are many ways to get to the same goal if the pursuit is writing for a living.
The Pros and Cons of Being a Freelance Writer
Whether a journalist, a copywriter or a ghost writer, there are a number of benefits and drawbacks to being a freelance writer.
Five Ways to Improve Your Writing Career
Don't take anything for granted with freelance writing. Today's great client could disappear, but savvy freelancers can keep their careers rising with these strategies.
How to Add Value to Your Writing Business
How can freelance writers improve their writing business? Providing added value for clients increases the potential for selling additional writing services.
Get Paid for Writing on Associated Content
Associated Content is a freelance writing site that writers get paid for writing articles on various subjects.
Historical Societies, a Boon for Article Writers
Anyone who writes magazine articles, not just history writers, can benefit from historical societies. Learn what types of history centers exist and how best to use them.
Telling True Stories – Creative Non-Fiction
Narrative non-fiction uses techniques of fiction to tell true stories. The writer can document every fact in the story, but it reads as a short story or novel would.
How to Build a Freelance Writing Career
Follow these tips to build a successful freelance writing career.
Journalistic Style
Journalistic writing can be tricky at times, so here are some rules to follow if you haven't purchased your AP stylebook yet.
Controlling Diction
In addition to using the active voice, writers achieve clarity by controlling their use of diction. Clear writers use stylebooks, attention to detail and re-writes.

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