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For Writers

Computer Vision Syndrome: What Every Writer Needs to Know

There is one part of being a freelance writer that is hard to get away from, no matter what kind of writing you do, and that is spending long hours staring at a computer...

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For Writers

Missing Deadlines: How to Avoid It and What to Do When it Happens

No freelance writer ever wants to miss a deadline, but eventually, almost everyone will be faced with a situation in which he or she simply can’t get the project completed in time. Building up...

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For Writers

What Canadian Freelancers Need to Know about Taxes

The freelance life brings freedom and independence, but there are still certain requirements you must fulfill. Since you are your own boss, you need to keep careful track of your income and expenses, and...

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For Writers

Fighting Distractions as a Freelance Writer

If you’re a freelance writer, you don’t have a boss peering over your shoulder or a strict schedule that you are obliged to adhere to. Instead, you’re planning out your own schedule and keeping...

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For Employers

Finding the Right Social Media Manager for Your Business

One of the most common challenges that businesses face is managing their social media marketing. Being on social media isn’t optional for your business anymore, but you might struggle to find the time to...

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For Writers

How New Freelance Writers Can Make the Most of Social Media

Social media has changed most industries, and freelance writing is no different. Most successful freelance writers use social media to support their work, but that doesn’t mean that your personal Facebook page is going...

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For Writers

Freelance Writing After Retirement: Launching Your Second Career

Are you looking to launch a second career? If so, you’re not alone. For millions of people around the world, retirement is no longer the end of working. If you’ve always dreamed of becoming...

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For Writers

Tips for First-Time Freelance Writers

So, you’ve decided to become a freelance writer. That’s the first step on the journey toward doing what you love for a living and being your own boss. However, now there is the realization...

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For Employers

3 Jobs a Freelance Writer Can Do for Your Business

Outsourcing your content needs is a fiscally prudent decision. Many businesses lack the resources to staff a full-time marketing department, and would be hard-pressed to keep full-timers busy on a regular basis. A freelance...

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For Writers

What Do You Do? How to Explain Your Freelance Writing Career

Working as a freelance writer can make the question “What do you do?” a complex one to answer. But—depending on who’s asking—it may be a very important question that you want to have a...