Freelance Writer

I would like to start my new project on lavish individual villas for some Elite Clients. Any idea who can do that the best?

Asked by Ellis over 12 years ago

Any experienced marketing writer should be able to handle that kind of project. Luxury marketing is similar to standard marketing, with a few tweaks in tone/language/word choice. You might start with marketing agencies that have worked with luxury-industry clients. If they don't have writers on staff, they should be able to point you in the right direction.

I love to write, but I am the WORST when it comes to procrastinating writing in a deadline situation. Any tips or tricks for this?

Asked by brikhaus over 12 years ago

Stop procrastinating. That's it. Procrastination leads to rushed work, and rushed work is almost always of lower quality. Plus, when you're late with a piece, you sabotage your relationship with the client and ruin the chances of getting future projects. Here are my top methods for staying focused: - Make a schedule as soon as you get a project - Set phone alarms or calendar alerts to remind you of milestones - Turn off the Internet while you're writing - Give yourself regular breaks throughout the day - Do a bit of a project each day instead of leaving it all for the end. Even a crappy draft is easier to work from than no draft. Honestly, it's hard. Some days, focusing is nearly impossible. On those days, I try to do something else that's productive: research, interviews, marketing, etc. Or, I go shopping or go to a movie and forget about work for a bit. Sometimes, it's really not worth it to beat your head against the wall. :)

What do freelance writers use for health insurance?

Asked by Geena over 12 years ago

Freelance writers have to buy their own insurance. That part is no fun.

What would you say to an 18-yr-old whose parents told her, "The world already has too many writers, do something else?"

Asked by melinda over 12 years ago

What do you think is appropriate to charge a company who is looking for researched, 500-700 word blog posts on its site? I see many opportunities like this, but the companies are literally paying $10-15 per post, which is ridiculous.

Asked by shogunn over 12 years ago

How young were you when you started your writing

Asked by ChiickenBock over 9 years ago

Do you foresee a time when writers are better compensated? Or will this forever be a starving artists' medium? (I'm obviously not talking about the J.K. Rowlings of the world, but rather, the average, everyday, good writer).

Asked by 1candream over 12 years ago