Comments for The Independent Journalist

Comment on Freelance writers, this is your week by Ruth E. Thaler-Carter

Ruth E. Thaler-Carter — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:48:09 +0000

Love the idea of National Freelance Writers Appreciation Week – thanks for the reminder that it happens this year. I think I’ll use it to up my writing output for the week and thank my clients for their business, just to turn things around a bit.

Ruth T-C

Comment on Assignmint promises to change freelancing by Michael Fitzgerald

Michael Fitzgerald — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 03:54:43 +0000

Hi David,

Did you join the beta? Any word on it?

Michael

Comment on Employee Benefits for Freelancers by p4parttime

p4parttime — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 10:29:40 +0000

This is very interesting post and you are absolutely right freelancing work is getting huge and there are following benefits Flexibility of hours, Work load control, New skills, No office politics, No commute.

Comment on Guide for freelance journalists debuts at EIJ12 by William A. West

William A. West — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:30:35 +0000

Hello David,

Look forward to seeing and using your great work.

William “Bill” West

owner/publisher
Wwest News Service (WNS)
ashtabulacurrent.com

Comment on Guide for freelance journalists debuts at EIJ12 by Sheree NoRman

Sheree NoRman — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:24:53 +0000

Congrats!

Comment on 7 Ways to Deal with the Isolation of Freelancing by Ruth E. Thaler-Carter

Ruth E. Thaler-Carter — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:08:47 +0000

Belonging to organizations like SPJ! But also: not subscribing to the daily newspaper, so you have to get out of the house every day to read it (well, if you still prefer to read the paper on paper); living in an apartment building and getting to know your neighbors, and/or an urban neighborhood with shops and restaurants in easy walking distance; having a dog, so you really do have to get out of the house at least once a day; joining and going to meetings of professional organizations, book clubs, hobby groups, etc. (and starting one if there aren’t any nearby); joining a church, synagogue; volunteering for a cause you care about, etc.

Coping with isolation really isn’t that difficult, especially in the current electronic world. The trick is usually to be proactive, rather than sitting back and waiting for people and activities to come to you.

Comment on Doing content writing – is it worth the effort? by Missy

Missy — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:34:34 +0000

When I first started writing, I made less than a penny a word. At the time, I didn’t realize that I could get more. I thought that everybody paid a couple bucks for an article or blog.

I made a full-time income writing these articles. As a single mom, I did what I had to do. It’s possible to write 10,000 words a day without sacrificing quality. I worked early in the morning, took the rest of the day off with my kids, and then put in 4 more hours. That gave my brain a nice break.

I’d never do it again unless every other gig that I currently have falls through. I still know a few moms who write 20 articles a day, though. They are good writers who don’t have any other way to provide for their kids at the moment.

Comment on Freelancer Q&A: Do I Need A Business License? by Business Requirements for Freelancers | Partners

Business Requirements for Freelancers | Partners — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:04:15 +0000

[...] Seattle-based freelance writer, said that, in her experience, the licenses can cost anywhere from $35 to $100 per year. However, in some places, like the state of Washington, small business owners only have to pay the [...]

Comment on Are You Ready to Start Freelancing Full-Time? by Rik Adams

Rik Adams — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:15:45 +0000

I learned absolutely nothing from this story. It doesn’t even hint at what Juliana did to be so successful at freelancing. This piece of drivel isn’t helpful at all.

Comment on Freelance frustration: same as it ever was by Dana Neuts

Dana Neuts — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 08:11:46 +0000

Michael, in most cases, I agree that writers and journalists should not write for free. However, if a writer or journalist is getting something out of the relationship, I still think it is worthwhile, even when cold hard cash is not exchanged. For example, if the writer is getting a great clip or exposure, it might be worth it to write for free. Obviously, we can’t write everything for free or we’d be living in cardboard boxes and eating pork and beans every night, but once in awhile, I think writing for free makes sense.