Random note before the actual blog: Only in NYC would you take your dog outside at midnight so it can do it’s business, and during said walk on an unlit, empty street, be overtaken and then passed by a guy riding a unicycle. Only in NYC.
Back to the topic on hand. I’ve been doing some research on freelance writing that I figured I ought to share. Below are a series of links that I’ve come across of varying helpfulness.
http://www.writersrow.com/deborahng/– A blog that consistently updates with new freelance writing jobs and fun articles.
http://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Freelance-Copywriting-Business– A basic rundown of how to start out as a freelancer, in 11 easy steps.
http://taxes.about.com/od/taxplanning/a/freelance.htm– Taxes. Freelancers need to know how to keep track of their income and all the taxes they owe, plus what they can take out as expenses. This keeps you from getting audited or otherwise financially screwed over out of ignorance.
http://www.thegoldenpencil.com/– A general resource site in blog format, with jobs, tips and articles. Recommended to me by Tobias Buckell.
http://writespot.org/content/view/164/63/– How to revise your resume so it better reflects your creds as a writer, and how to sum-up your past experience so it shows a more professional edge.
http://advertising.about.com/od/profiles/p/freelanceprofil.htm– This gives you an idea of what it takes to be a freelance writer, the salary range and training required.
There ya go. I’m hoping this freelancing might kick off on its own, next to my fiction writing and provide a little extra income. Anyone else looking at this kind of gig?
I see that smile.