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Anchor Clients: A Cornerstone for Earning a High Income

I realized while finishing up my book over the past month that we haven't talked a lot about anchor clients and how to find these type of clients on the...
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Guest Post: How Kirsten Akens turned my marketing tips into a full-blown strategy

Note from Jennifer: First off, thanks to all my blog readers who participated in my 3rd Annual Winter Marketing Challenge! I am so happy to see so many people finding...
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Guest Post: How Deborah Blumberg uses networking and local connections to make more money

Note from Jennifer: When I talked to Deborah Blumberg last week at the ASJA Conference in Texas, I knew I wanted her to tell her story on my blog. Deborah...
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How I convinced myself I’m not a fraud (again)

I know that many of you have been marketing a lot this month, so don’t forget to post your points for the Winter Marketing Challenge. Someone is going to win a...
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Guest Post: How Ryan Douglas Fired a Client (and Doubled His Rate)

Note from Jennifer: I always try to encourage writers to ask for high rates when negotiating with clients, especially when they know you are a great fit for their needs. In...
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Guest Post: Why 2017 Was Kristin Harper’s Best Year Ever

Note from Jennifer: One of the best things about freelancing is the flexible schedule. Ask anyone. Many writers tell me they will never go back to a 'regular job' because...
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I Need Your Help

So I finally did it. I wrote a book. And the second draft is almost done. Yeah, I can't believe it either. With four years of blog posts in the...
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Guest Post by Chuck Leddy: Will Robots Steal Our Marketing Jobs?

Note from Jennifer: There has been a lot of talk in recent months about the future of writing with the increase of automation and artificial intelligence. In fact, a very...
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[CONTEST ENDED] 3rd Annual Winter Marketing Challenge (Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card)

This contest has ended and is no longer accepting entries. The winner will be announced on my blog on Wednesday, February 14, 2018.  I’ve found that January is often a...
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Guest Post: How Lisa Fields Brainstormed New Clients

Note from Jennifer: One of the biggest challenges I hear from writers is that they don't know how to find clients. The trick is starting with the audience, not with...
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What Does Your Best Year Ever Year Look Like?

I had my best year ever in 2017. Yes, I earned my highest amount of money ever. But honestly that is not the main reason why I consider last year...
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Guest Post: Simple SEO Techniques Freelance Writers Should Know

Note from Jennifer: Since I get many questions from writers about SEO, I wanted to share some tips from an SEO expert with you today. Callum Mundine is the head of...
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