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EDITOR'S DESK
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WELCOME: THE FREELANCE UNION
This month we celebrate the brave, bold freelance writers who are carving their own paths to publication in a diverse number of ways. Freelancing is a solitary profession, but by encouraging one another, networking, and helping our fellow freelancers we can make a difference together, unified… MORE >>
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THE EDITORS OF CAHOOTS MAGAZINE WANT YOUR SUBMISSIONS
After receiving a Call for Submissions from the ladies at Cahoots Magazine, we were so impressed with their publication that we decided to ask them what exactly they are looking for in submissions. Join us in a lively chat with editors Carla Atherton and Sarah Stefanson as they reveal… MORE >>
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FEATURES
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WINTER 2008 FLASH FICTION CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Yup, it’s that time again, and the results are in! After careful deliberation, our honorable guest judge, Kristin Nelson, has made her final decisions. Read the winning entries of our biggest flash fiction contest yet, sponsored by W. W. Norton… MORE >>
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PREP STEPS TO BECOME AN ABOUT.COM GUIDE
Ever wondered what it takes to become a recognized expert on an information site like About.com? WOW! columnist Del Sandeen walks you through the prep process one step at a time and shows how you can… MORE >>
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HOW TO BREAK INTO THE ANIMATION WRITING MARKET
The Simpsons. Dragon Ball Z. Rugrats. Animated television shows have a wide demographic reach, appealing to adults, teens, and children. In this informative article, animation writer Shannon Muir reveals insider tips to… MORE >>
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THE STATE OF THE UNION: 3 FREELANCERS SHARE THEIR EXPERTISE
Some of the best tips come from freelancers who are in the trenches. Laura Lee Carter gives her insight on successful blogging, Suzan Wiener tells how you can make money writing filler, and Robin Keith shares the importance of editing your… MORE >>
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COLUMNS
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20 QUESTIONS: AUTHOR, NATALIE GOLDBERG
Carrie Hulce chats with the expert on writing, Natalie Goldberg, author of Writing Down the Bones, and most recently, Old Friend from Far Away: The Practice of Writing Memoir. Learn how persistence and writing exercises can help you get the most out of… MORE >>
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FUNDS 4 WRITERS: DODGING THE NEW WRITER-IN-THE-HEADLIGHTS LOOK
Writers soon forget when they didn’t know a query from a synopsis, a semicolon from a colon, or vanity publishing from POD. C. Hope Clark offers her sage advice on how to conquer the freelance writing marketplace and mentors those coming up the ladder… MORE >>
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HOW 2: MANAGE YOUR FREELANCE INVOICES
Many writers who come from the world of automatic paychecks struggle with the idea of having to go out and request payment, but it is a necessary step in a professional writer’s career. Expert freelancer, Thursday Bram, shows us how to manage our invoices online and automate the payment process… MORE >>
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THE ART OF EMBRACING UNCERTAINTY: A CONVERSATION WITH LEZA LOWITZ
Meet Leza Lowitz, an award-winning poet, fiction writer, translator, screenwriter, and an inspiration to women writers everywhere. Suzanne Kamata chats with Leza about her publishing journey, the art of collaboration, and her very diverse writing career… MORE >>
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MARKETS: GET THE GREEN WITH PREMIUM GREEN
Don’t miss out on the fun! Find out more about WOW!’s new brand of writer’s markets and how joining the club can help you jumpstart your freelance writing career… MORE >>
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MUST HAVES: SPRING HAS SPRUNG!
The month of April makes the world a greener place in more ways than one. Join Susan Eberling as she reviews some wonderful green products and move one step closer to reducing your environmental footprint… MORE >>
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CLASSIFIEDS
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