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		<title>Stepping into the freelance world</title>
		<link>http://scottnesbitt.net/weblog/2010/05/05/stepping-into-the-freelance-world/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 10:30:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every so often, someone (usually someones) ask me about what they’d have to do to become a freelance writer. With the economy doing some strange gymnastics over the last 18 months or so, I&#8217;ve been asked that question a bit more. So, I started to plan out a series of posts on this subject. Then [...]


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		<title>Vacuums and adding value to your services</title>
		<link>http://scottnesbitt.net/weblog/2009/09/16/vacuums-and-adding-value-to-your-services/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, my vacuum cleaner (which was of a certain age) gave up the ghost. Probably due to all the dust from the various renovations that my wife and I are currently doing to our house. I quickly replaced it with a new Dyson bagless model. And it&#8217;s the best vacuum cleaner I&#8217;ve ever owned. It&#8217;s [...]


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<li><a href='http://scottnesbitt.net/weblog/2008/04/28/customer-care-caring-for-your-business/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Customer care = caring for your business'>Customer care = caring for your business</a></li>
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		<title>Using an electronic signature service</title>
		<link>http://scottnesbitt.net/weblog/2009/06/22/using-an-electronic-signature-service/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[These days, it&#8217;s not uncommon for freelancers of any stripe to never see a client face to face. Everything is done electronically &#8212; communication, exchanging drafts, and working with contracts. Most of us who&#8217;ve worked remotely on client projects know the contract cycle well. We negotiate the terms of work with a client. Either we [...]


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<li><a href='http://scottnesbitt.net/weblog/2008/01/26/electronic-writing-one-reporters-reminiscence/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Electronic writing: one reporter&#8217;s reminiscence'>Electronic writing: one reporter&#8217;s reminiscence</a></li>
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		<title>Getting jobs, and getting paid</title>
		<link>http://scottnesbitt.net/weblog/2009/04/08/getting-jobs-and-getting-paid/</link>
		<comments>http://scottnesbitt.net/weblog/2009/04/08/getting-jobs-and-getting-paid/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I got thrown a bit off track this week, so the lengthy blog post that I had planned is still in the half done stage. That said, I was talking to someone who wants to make the jump into the freelance writing world and he asked me about getting paid. I went into my usual [...]


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<li><a href='http://scottnesbitt.net/weblog/2005/05/11/small-steps-to-becoming-a-professional-writer/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Small steps to becoming a professional writer'>Small steps to becoming a professional writer</a></li>
<li><a href='http://scottnesbitt.net/weblog/2005/05/05/angela-booths-writing-blog/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Angela Booth&#8217;s Writing Blog'>Angela Booth&#8217;s Writing Blog</a></li>
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		<title>Keeping on top of your expenses</title>
		<link>http://scottnesbitt.net/weblog/2008/12/17/keeping-on-top-of-your-expenses/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As hard as we may try not to, every freelancer has to spend money from time to time. Yes, those pesky expenses. There&#8217;s always something, and you need to make a habit of keeping track of those expenses. Here&#8217;s how I do it. What are your expenses? For me, the first step was to figure [...]


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		<title>A few links for the end of the week</title>
		<link>http://scottnesbitt.net/weblog/2008/12/12/a-few-links-for-the-end-of-the-week-6/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tips on writing effectively for online readers Think you know what it takes to run a successful freelance business? Even if you do, read this article Here&#8217;s an interesting &#8220;how-to site for community journalism&#8220; More on how much you should charge Some thoughts on bringing clarity to your writing Related posts:Shut up and pound yer [...]


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		<title>Charging more for your services, revisited</title>
		<link>http://scottnesbitt.net/weblog/2008/09/22/charging-more-for-your-services-revisited/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[No matter where you look for gigs, it seems like the majority of people hiring writers want you to work for cheap. Peanuts, but often less than that. But how much should you charge? Should you work for low pay, or try to get higher rates. A while back, I read this article at Men [...]


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		<title>Customer care = caring for your business</title>
		<link>http://scottnesbitt.net/weblog/2008/04/28/customer-care-caring-for-your-business/</link>
		<comments>http://scottnesbitt.net/weblog/2008/04/28/customer-care-caring-for-your-business/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Earlier today, I read a pair of interesting blog posts &#8212; one at Men with Pens on showing that you care about your customers, and the other at Freelance Folder on taking yourself seriously as a freelancer. The thrust of both posts was that by taking care of your customers and giving them good service [...]


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		<title>Pricing your wares</title>
		<link>http://scottnesbitt.net/weblog/2008/04/25/pricing-your-wares/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:07:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Money. I can&#8217;t think of a working non-fiction writer for whom money isn&#8217;t a driving force behind their efforts. One problem that a lot of freelances &#8212; whether they&#8217;re doing copywriting, technical writing, ghost writing, or corporate work &#8212; is how to price their services. There are guidelines available, which list hourly rates and whatnot, [...]


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