K.I.S.S: Formatting Paragraphs

February 3rd, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Content Writing

When I first started freelancing a I had a really hard time learning to tailor my writing for the web. The format really isn’t very difficult, but if you’re used to writing long paragraphs full of run-on sentences than you might be in for a rude awakening.

In short, the average person browsing the web is looking for a snippet of information. The average web article runs between 400-500 words (blogs are even shorter, most clocking in at around 300 words) and is comprised of a number of short paragraphs. Short paragraphs run 2-3 sentences and only go to 4 or 5 if absolutely necessary (and, honestly, there aren’t many cases where “necessary” comes into play).

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Using Search Engines To Find Freelance Writing Jobs

February 2nd, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Freelance Writing Jobs

Have you ever heard the saying, “Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket?” The term applies to many situations in life, but if you are a freelance writer this is incredibly important. While you may find comfort in having a small handful of major clients, becoming dependent on them can be detrimental to your success. If you lose a client, due to a disaster or the economy, you might suddenly find your income is drastically reduced.

With that in mind, it’s important to continuously search for other freelance writing jobs, even if you only take a few extra projects here or there. You’ll keep your job hunting and application skills fresh and you’ll always have new work coming to you.

Check out this great video hosted by Daily Writing Jobs. The narrator is walking new freelance writers through searching for new jobs by using search engines. Seems simple? Not for some people. The video includes a few great ideas on how to effectively use the search engines, including different keyword phrases you might not have considered using when searching for work and tips for narrowing down those search results. Enjoy!

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