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Earning money from freelance writing – 9

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Veena Patwardhan

Seven rules for a successful freelance writing career A fundamental fact you have to accept if you want to have a successful freelance writing career is that not every great idea of yours will sweep editors off their feet. Meaning, … Continue reading →

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Earning money from freelance writing – 8

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Veena Patwardhan

Ten tips for writing a good query letter So you’ve decided which publications you’re keen on writing for. Good. But the publications you’ve picked say “No unsolicited contributions”.  So you’re wondering how you could submit articles to them. Well, no … Continue reading →

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Earning money from freelance writing – 5

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Veena Patwardhan

Learning the craft of writing Consider the following paragraph: The name of the slum was Annawadi. It was close to the airport and was surrounded by posh hotels. The hotels had many floors and from the upper windows you could … Continue reading →

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Earning money from freelance writing – 4

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Veena Patwardhan

How to start freelance writing It’s never too early or too late to become a writer. Oscar Wilde and Virginia Woolfe started writing in their twenties. Others like Sir Walter Scott were late bloomers, publishing their novels after they crossed … Continue reading →

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Earning money from freelance writing – 3

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Veena Patwardhan

What it means to be a freelance writer “As a freelancer you’ll be your own boss!” “You’ll work exactly how many hours YOU want to work!” “You’ll enjoy more free time!” If reading fantastic, over-embellished claims like this on different … Continue reading →

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Earning money from freelance writing – 2

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Veena Patwardhan

Types of freelance writing jobs The best part about writing as a profession or as a hobby is that it is just right for pursuing from home or on a freelance basis. Plus you have the flexibility of choosing your … Continue reading →

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