Pressfolios: a new option for freelance portfolios
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A potential client recently asked me for some writing samples. “No problem,” I thought, and went to my website to gather some links. But when I clicked — horrors — several…
Airchecker: an online resource for radio freelancers
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Are you a radio freelancer? Then there’s a new online home for you to explore: Airchecker – originally a news blog for Canadian radio professionals – has launched a social network….
Google+ for writers
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So I’ve been thinking a lot about Google+ lately. I’m not happy about this. It’s a site I’ve been trying to ignore for two years now. I mean I’m barely…
The Born Freelancer Looks Into Marketing
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This series of posts by the Born Freelancer shares personal experiences and thoughts on issues relevant to freelancers. Have something to add to the conversation? Your input is welcome in the comments. …
Making the most of LinkedIn
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With LinkedIn in the headlines over the past few weeks, I’ve been thinking about my own neglected LinkedIn profile with a mild sense of shame. LinkedIn has always struck me as…
A Pinterest primer for curious journalists and writers
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Another social network. If you’re already fatigued by Tweeting, Facebooking and Tumblring every time you publish a new story or photo, the suggestion you should “pin” it too might sound…
Secrets worth sharing: Tips and tricks from three successful Canadian freelancers
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As part of its ongoing Professional Development series, PWAC Toronto hosted an event entitled “Secrets of Freelancing Success.” Its panel of experienced freelance writers shared—if not secrets, exactly—a boatload of…
Gifts that keep on giving: the Born Freelancer’s tips on testimonials
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This series of posts by the Born Freelancer shares personal experiences and thoughts on issues relevant to freelancers. Have something to add to the conversation? Your input is welcome in…
The Born Freelancer makes a case for business cards
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I was at a professional development seminar the other day and doing the usual networking thing with fellow freelancers. When it came time to exchange contact info, I began to…
Fitting in face time: The Born Freelancer on the benefits of meeting IRL
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This series of posts by the Born Freelancer will share personal experiences and thoughts on issues relevant to freelancers. Have something to add to the conversation? Your input is welcome…