This is a guest post by Bobbi Linkemer.
The foundation of a freelance writer's repertoire is a well-crafted feature article. The market for good features is vast and varied, and you can make an excellent living specializing in this genre. What follows is a fool-proof process for the right way to write a feature article.
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This is a guest post by Joy R. Lynskey.
No permanent boss. No rush to get dressed in the morning. Home for the kids after school. Sounds ideal, but freelancing is anything but sunshine and lollipops. Freelancing is tough. You have swapped the corporate safety net for autonomy, and you are now 100% responsible for your income and expenses.
Welcome to the world of telecommuting where, at first, you'll love the idea of not having to punch in, but soon realize that you are on the clock round the clock. You don't punch in because you never really punch out; when you work at home, there's a danger that you never leave the office.
To avoid rapid burnout, learn time management techniques.
The earth matters. Our planet is in danger. Many of our world's species are under threat of extinction. As people are becoming more aware of the current threats to our environment, more publications are emerging to update and inform readers of the latest environmental news and trends.
There is plenty of opportunity for freelance writers to write for publications that focus on environmental and conservation material. Here are some examples.
There are many opportunities to write for children. If you love the idea of becoming a children's book author then a great place to start is with kids' magazines. They are always in need of good material for kids, whether it is fiction, true stories, articles (educational or inspirational), poetry, games, jokes and puzzles.
Some people assume that writing for children is easy, but it is not really any easier than writing for adults. It has its own set of challenges.
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