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Author Archives: Jeffery D. Zbar
Health Insurance for Writers
If you decide to leave the corporate world and start a full-time freelancing career, you’ll need to know how to obtain good health insurance. Read more
Setting Fees
As the market shifts and publications die, freelancers need to know how to set competitive fees. Read more
All the Comforts of Home Offices
Maximize your work productivity by choosing a space and furnishings appropriate for your work style. Read more
Getting the Coin: Dealing with Slow-Paying Clients
Choosing a good publication from a potentially delinquent one is key when it comes to receiving payment for your work. Read more
Of Football and Taxes
The fourth quarter is no time for desperate strategies. Take some advice and make the end of the year a time for careful tax planning. Read more
Write Knock-Dead Query Letters
Query letters can make or break a writer. Here are tips on how to write the perfect query and land the ideal freelance job. Read more
Tips For Successful Clips
You can build you future and revisit your past with these helpful tips for organizing your clip files. Read more
Collaboration: The Key to Tackling Opportunities
Many freelance writers are used to flying solo, but opportunities abound for those willing to form a partnership with other writers or editors. Read more
Lost Business Shouldn’t Scuttle Writing Ships
As the dot.com world shifts, you may lose some of your current freelance jobs. But don’t worry, there’s still a silver lining for those who want it. Read more
Should You Write for Free?
Product sampling isn’t just for tangible items. Help your writing business with a little sampling of your own. Read more