So I’m on the mend. I don’t ache any more and any fever is long gone. My nose is stuffy and I have a nasty cough that seems to be loosening up. I still, however, feel fuzzy this morning. Which means I don’t really have a good idea for “da d**n blog.”
So I’ll take the easy way out and present some oldie but goodies from way back when:

Getting Started in Freelance Writing with Community Newspapers
Reading Is So Much A Part Of Writing

After Rejection
When In Doubt, Just Start
Writing Clients Come and Go

Hmmmm, that’s five which is probably more than enough …read more

I just posted some 63 freelance writing, editing and translation jobs. There are more, but one of the sites I count on was down. I’m sure it will be back up soon, but I’m going back to bed.
Apparently two or three hours at a time is all the last gasp of this flu will allow.
If you’re new to applying for freelance writing jobs or need a refresher, How To Apply For A Freelance Writing Job may help.
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Write well and often,

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Sorry everyone, I got a flu shot last week and it put me down low… am better, but no way am I going to get jobs up today.
See you all Wednesday.
Write well and often,

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Writing With Vision – for those who want to get a book written.

Ugh! Some days it takes me longer to post freelance writing jobs than others… no real clue why.
Today, we end the week with 53 Freelance Writing, Editing and Translating Jobs.
That’s a total of 172 jobs you can do from home for you this week – not bad.
If you’re new to applying for freelance writing jobs or need a refresher, How To Apply For A Freelance Writing Job may help.
Write well and often,

Two newsletters:
Abundant Freelance Writing – a resource for freelance writers including 3x a week job postings.
Writing With Vision – for those who want to get a book written.
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If you had any doubt I have no understanding of the freelance job market, the fact that I just posted 73 Freelance Writing, Blogging, Editing and Translation Jobs should convince you I have absolutely no idea why or when there will be lots of jobs to post.
Good luck; there are some cool jobs on the list today.
Write well and often,

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Writing With Vision – for those who want to get a book written.
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Good morning freelance writers, bloggers, translators, editors,etc. We start this week with 43 Writing, Blogging, Editing and Translation Jobs.
Although that’s not a bad number of writing jobs, the job market for freelancer writers feels mushy to me. My hunch is that reflects the uncertainty of the financial markets. Some people are freaking out and hoarding cash. Since fiscal well being is as much the result of attitude as anything else, this is a mistake.
However, you and I still have to deal with it.
The first thing I recommend is that you get out of any vagueness about what you’re earning, spending …read more

We end this week with 63 Writing, Blogging, Editing and Translation Jobs.
That brings our total for this week to 158 writing jobs – not bad considering all the grim economic news.
Write well and often,

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Abundant Freelance Writing – a resource for freelance writers including 3x a week job postings.
Writing With Vision – for those who want to get a book written.
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We start this week with 39 Writing, Blogging, Editing and Translation Jobs.
That’s fewer than usual, but let’s see what the rest of the week brings.
If you’re new to applying for freelance writing jobs or need a refresher, How To Apply For A Freelance Writing Job may help.
Write well and often,

Two newsletters:
Abundant Freelance Writing – a resource for freelance writers including 3x a week job postings.
Writing With Vision – for those who want to get a book written.
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I just posted 60 Writing, Blogging, Editing and Translation Jobs.
Not sure why it took me so long, but I’m going for a nap even tho’ it’s fairly early yet. I’m truly sleepy!
Just one more reason I love freelancing.
Write well and often,

Two newsletters:
Abundant Freelance Writing – a resource for freelance writers including 3x a week job postings.
Writing With Vision – for those who want to get a book written.
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I got the copy edited version of my book on writing books back. I have to tell you, I wasn’t anxious to open it; in fact, I postponed it two days. I was afraid of what I would see for two reasons.

It’s always hard to look at any criticism, even when I’m the one who asked for it.
I hired a new copy editor and wasn’t a bit sure how she’d work out.

So far I’ve been delighted. She did exactly what I asked – that is, she didn’t do any rewriting, corrected mistakes and highlighted anything that confused her. I’m …read more