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Doing the Work

Expert tips on finding story ideas, interviewing sources, writing great copy and making editors happy.

Doing the work of freelancing

Need help with the practical aspects of a freelance writing career and advice on doing the work?

Look no further.

Here you’ll find advice on researching, interviewing, writing and selling stories. Basically, all the information you’ll need to help you in doing the work.

First, get a free PDF with 30 ways to package your story ideas — offering concrete examples of when and how to write profiles, how-to articles, personal essays, news stories and more.

Discover 14 quick and easy strategies to find the perfect source every time. These are the strategies top journalists use, and that will add power to your reporting arsenal.

And finally, want to know the best way to organise writing projects? Discover Scrivener, if you haven’t already. It will save you time, streamline your processes, and yes, help you put all your research in one place making it easier to find it.

14 Quick And Easy Strategies That Will Help You Find The Perfect Sources, Every Time
Finding perfect sources, including these appeared-on-Oprah experts and celebrities isn’t all that tough. With a little bit of preparation and some persistence, you can fill up your Rolodex of experts pretty quickly.

How To Write Personal Essays (And Still Have A Family Left To Write About)
How do we write the truth about our parents, spouses, children, and friends, without hurting them?

How Scrivener Helps Me Make More Money, Save More Time, And Be More Awesome
Why do I think Scrivener is so freaking good? Let me count the ways.

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