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How to Use a Mind Map to Organize Thoughts

If you're a freelance writer or blogger, one problem you may have is trying to figure out how to organize your thoughts for the blog posts or articles you write. One technique that I've found to be effective, especially when I'm in the pre-writing or brainstorming phase, is creating a mind map. This post will explain how to create a mind map to organize your thoughts before you write. Mind Mapping: How to Begin Start by drawing a circle (or any other shape) in the center of a … [Read More...]

My 10 Favorite Resources on My Work-at-Home Journey

There are tons of resources on the web for those that work from home. Some of them are really helpful, and some of them are not so much. There are work from home sites which are geared toward working from home in general, and some are directed at specific professions, such as telemarketing or writing. The following is a list of my 10 favorite work at home sites. These have all helped me along my work from home journey. They are a mix of those for writers specifically and those for all … [Read More...]

4 Clients to Avoid as a Freelancer

It may seem counterproductive to ever turn away a client when trying to build up your freelancing career. However, there are actually times when it is essential to your business! Use the following cues and tips to help you avoid clients that will most likely end in bitter disaster. 1. The "My Last Freelancer" Client If your client begins by telling you how horrible their last freelance writer, designer, photographer [insert title here] was- RUN! In 6 weeks they will be talking about … [Read More...]

WordGigs- Is it A Good Place to Write?

WordGigs is a content mill that seems to have as many enemies as it does fans. Those that love it really love it and do great there, and those that hate it hate it with a passion and let everyone know. All About WordGigs' Pay Pay from WordGigs is monthly via PayPal. There are three different types of writing assignments offered at three different rates of pay. These include: Blurbs: Blurbs are 100 words and require no research. They pay $.75 each. Mini Posts: Mini … [Read More...]

Review of Empower Network- My Experience

Let me begin by saying that I really don't like writing reviews on companies, which I find "questionable", but this one had too many red flags for me. Now, I know that there are a lot of "die hard" Empower Network people, who really believe that this is their ticket to wealth and a better lifestyle. Actually, it was one of those very people who introduced me to the Empower Network. It was a friend of mine, in whom I had great admiration and respect, as well as who attended my church. Now, … [Read More...]

5 Places to Get Started as a Graphic Design Artist

Getting started as a freelance web designer or graphic artist can be very intimidating. Especially if you are like me and have had no formal education or training! However, there are a lot of great places to begin where your skills can stand in front of your experience. The following 5 sites are places where you can gain valuable experience, showcase your skills and potentially begin making money for doing what you love! Unfortunately these sites are not usually a great way to make stable or … [Read More...]

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