Starting out as a freelance writer was tough. Really tough. ... So I armed myself with trade weaponry: ...
Freelance journalist Stephanie Freid (Scribblin' With Steph) shares why and how she plunged into the world of freelance journalism, how she got her business going and why she isn't looking back.
Site for Israel's professional tech writing and marcom community. Originally based in what has become Israel's 2nd largest R&D center (Yokneam), Elephant brings together technical and marcom writers from all over Israel. Behind the scenes and between meetings, members stay in contact with job offers and leads, joint projects, and professional assistance.
Using the wrong technical writer is like using a wrench to open a door, it works, but a door knob is better and cheaper. Elephant was started to help match writers and copy editors with companies where their skills match company needs.
A popular writer's debate is whether or not to work for free. Should I pound out that article for nothing or next to nothing? Should I copyedit my friend's work just because? Do I help out with Acme Marketing Inc.'s campaign because they're starting up and they promise loads of future work? It depends. On a number of things. But I've narrowed it to a few sorting criteria to help in the weeding process