I come across several decent, informative articles each day thanks to Twitter. I’ve decided to add some of these helpful articles to my blog.

Today’s interesting tidbits are especially for freelance writers, like myself. Enjoy!

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The Part of Social Media That Freaks Out Freelance Writers

Many freelance writers think that they don’t have time to write for free, and therefore they don’t blog for themselves. Mitch Joel from Twist Image addresses this issue and why writers need to realize that blogging isn’t writing for free, it’s “writing to free yourself.”

Three key points from this post:
1. Blogging can help make you a better writer.
2. Blogs can help you sell more stories and build up an audience.
3. Blogs give you a place to write what editors cut out.

Favorite line:
“Just don’t forget that a great blog is often better than any number of writing samples or portfolio.”

Read the full article at Six Pixels of Separation.

10 Things All Freelance Writers Should Do Before the End of 2009

Um, did you guys realize that October is almost over?! I didn’t. We’ve only got two more months left to reach our goals for the year, and prepare for 2010!!!

Three key points:
1. Follow up on all networking contacts. (I’m planning some e-mail marketing to help with this.)
2. Review client list. (A great time to review what type of client you like to service.)
3. Set up a calendar for 2010. (Hello, Franklin Covey!)

Favorite line:
“Doing these things now rather than the last week of December, or worse, the first week in January, will help you start 2010 with a positive new outlook.”

Read the full post from Freelance Writing Gigs.

Free Webcast: How to Create a Freelance Writing Career

So, this isn’t really an article, but a notice about a FREE webinar from Media Bistro. It will cover tips on how to launch, grow and manage a writing career.

Three key points:
1. When: Thursday, November 5, 1:30-2:30
2. Cost: FREE!
3. You have to pre-register.

Favorite line:
“Launching a career as a freelance writer is challenging – and completely doable.”

For more info, and to register visit Media Bistro.