http://www.pacificarticles.com en-us http://www.pacificarticles.com N/A rchamria@gmail.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:36:58 -0500 20 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2935/1/How-a-Fantasy-Writer-Can-quotWrite-What-You-Knowquot/How-a-Fantasy-Writer-Can-quotWrite-What-You-Knowquot.html "Writing what you know" isn't just for nonfiction or literary writers. This article shows three ways that Fantasy writers can use what they know to enhance their stories. mary_jensen@pacificarticles.com (Mary Jensen) Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2932/1/10-Ways-For-a-Freelance-Writer-to-Make-Money---Fast-Part-1-of-2/10-Ways-For-a-Freelance-Writer-to-Make-Money---Fast-Part-1-of-2.html There are so many ways to make money as a freelance writer that I keep a tickler file of ideas. Although I rarely find myself without a project on my desk, when assignments become scarce, I rifle through this file to tickle the brain cells. Following are 10 ways for a freelance writer to make money - fast! yuwanda_black@pacificarticles.com (Yuwanda Black) Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2931/1/Freelance-Writers-Editors-Copy-Editors-How-to-Determine-What-to-Charge/Freelance-Writers-Editors-Copy-Editors-How-to-Determine-What-to-Charge.html For frelance writers, editors, copy editors, etc., determining what to charge can be confusing. Based on my 19+ years in the editorial industry, I answer the age-old question, "What/how do I charge?" yuwanda_black@pacificarticles.com (Yuwanda Black) Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2930/1/For-Freelance-Writers-Write-for-Pay-Websites---Where-to-Find-Them--Much-More/For-Freelance-Writers-Write-for-Pay-Websites---Where-to-Find-Them--Much-More.html I'm well aware that for freelancers, even one new paying source can be the difference between getting a job and continuing to earn a living at home. I've been in the industry for almost 20 years - yuwanda_black@pacificarticles.com (Yuwanda Black) Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2929/1/10-Lessons-Ive-Learned-from-19--Years-as-a-Freelance-Writer--Recruiter-in-the-Editorial-Industry/10-Lessons-Ive-Learned-from-19--Years-as-a-Freelance-Writer--Recruiter-in-the-Editorial-Indust.html If you've read any of my work before, you probably know that I've been in publishing since 1987, have been a freelancer since 1993 and ran an editorial staffing agency in New York City from 1996 through 2004. Some lessons I've learned from this crazy journey are as follows: yuwanda_black@pacificarticles.com (Yuwanda Black) Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2928/1/How-To-Build-A-Successful-Freelance-Editorial-Career/How-To-Build-A-Successful-Freelance-Editorial-Career.html In the current job market, many editorial freelancers have turned to freelance work as a matter of survival. I receive many queries from applicants regarding this part of the market. Addressed here a... yuwanda_black@pacificarticles.com (Yuwanda Black) Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2927/1/Editorial-Freelancing-5-Must-Know-Tips-to-Getting-Your-Foot-in-the-Door/Editorial-Freelancing-5-Must-Know-Tips-to-Getting-Your-Foot-in-the-Door.html So, you want to freelance as an editor, writer, copy editor, copywriter, graphic designer, proofreader, etc.? But, how do you go about it? My mother was fond of saying, "If you want to know something... yuwanda_black@pacificarticles.com (Yuwanda Black) Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2926/1/The-Work-Flow-Cycle-of-the-Editorial-Industry/The-Work-Flow-Cycle-of-the-Editorial-Industry.html As an editorial professional, I'm sure you're aware of the market slump right now. What you may not be aware of is that this is due to more than just the economy. Editorial work is a seasonal profess... yuwanda_black@pacificarticles.com (Yuwanda Black) Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2925/1/How-to-Build-A-Success-Freelance-Career-Part-1/How-to-Build-A-Success-Freelance-Career-Part-1.html In the current job market, many editorial workers have turned to freelancing as a matter of survival. I receive many queries from applicants regarding how to go about freelancing. Here I will address... yuwanda_black@pacificarticles.com (Yuwanda Black) Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2924/1/How-to-Build-A-Success-Freelance-Career-Part-2/How-to-Build-A-Success-Freelance-Career-Part-2.html Part 1 of this article discussed the experience you need to successfully build a freelance career. Here, I will outline other necessities. EQUIPMENT: Working from home means you must to have all the... yuwanda_black@pacificarticles.com (Yuwanda Black) Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2923/1/Why-Every-Freelancer-Should-Have-A-Web-Site/Why-Every-Freelancer-Should-Have-A-Web-Site.html "Do I send samples, a media kit, or just the query, postcard and/or sales letter?" As a freelancer, when you are trying to reach new clients or stay in touch with old ones, how to approach the contac... yuwanda_black@pacificarticles.com (Yuwanda Black) Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2922/1/Writing-For-Free-When--When-Not-to-Do-It/Writing-For-Free-When--When-Not-to-Do-It.html Right off the bat, I want to say that there is no right or wrong answer to this topic. A lot depends on your end goal — to get a job, garner publicity, build a portfolio, etc. However, there comes a ... yuwanda_black@pacificarticles.com (Yuwanda Black) Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2921/1/Gut-Check-Quitting-Your-Full-time-Job-for-Your-Freelance-Career/Gut-Check-Quitting-Your-Full-time-Job-for-Your-Freelance-Career.html It's 6:00 p.m. You're dead tired, but instead of an early night, you go to your "second job" — your freelance business. Between writing articles, researching new assignments and invoicing for comple... yuwanda_black@pacificarticles.com (Yuwanda Black) Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2451/1/Authors/Authors.html An author is a chronicler and creator of works of fiction or facts in book, electronic, or document form. It took American authors nearly 200 years after setting foot on the new continent to develop their own style and set standards to be followed by future generations. damian_sofsian@pacificarticles.com (Damian Sofsian) Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2438/1/Authors/Authors.html An author is a chronicler and creator of works of fiction or facts in book, electronic, or document form. It took American authors nearly 200 years after setting foot on the new continent to develop their own style and set standards to be followed by future generations. damian_sofsian@pacificarticles.com (Damian Sofsian) Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2131/1/How-to-Write-a-Quality-Article-to-Promote-Your-Website/How-to-Write-a-Quality-Article-to-Promote-Your-Website.html So you started your first website. You registered the domain, learned the basics and got your ftp setup. You came up with some content and now your site is presentable. Now you need to promote your website. joshua_spaulding@pacificarticles.com (Joshua Spaulding) Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2035/1/What-Should-You-Do-If-You-Dont-Think-You-Can-Write-Articles/What-Should-You-Do-If-You-Dont-Think-You-Can-Write-Articles.html Writing articles to build your internet business is the IN thing. What do you do if you CAN'T write articles? donovan_baldwin@pacificarticles.com (Donovan Baldwin) Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2012/1/Grow-Your-Internet-Business-And-Increase-Web-Site-Traffic-By-Writing-Articles/Grow-Your-Internet-Business-And-Increase-Web-Site-Traffic-By-Writing-Articles.html There's a new form of advertising for business, and a new venue for writers on the internet. If you never made money as a writer before, there's a new way to do it. donovan_baldwin@pacificarticles.com (Donovan Baldwin) Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1953/1/7-Steps-to-Writing-Great-Articles/7-Steps-to-Writing-Great-Articles.html As a business owner, do you find yourself needing to write more and more? You've probably heard that you should be writing articles to promote your business (and it is a great, no cost way to promote!), but may be leery of starting. Here are 7 steps to get you writing great articles. sandra_martini@pacificarticles.com (Sandra Martini) Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/634/1/The-Best-and-Fastest-Way-to-Get-Unlimited-Free-Back-Links-Guaranteed/The-Best-and-Fastest-Way-to-Get-Unlimited-Free-Back-Links-Guaranteed.html Submitting Articles for redistribution is the best way to get one way Back Links to your Web Page. Google, Yahoo and MSN (the big 3 in Online Searches) account for well over 80% of all Search results returned on the Internet use one back Links to your web page as the key factor in determining your Page rank. Anyone can Create and submit articles by following the simple steps outlined here. Mikemakler@pecificarticles.com (Mike Makler) Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/633/1/8-Surefire-Methods-to-Create-an-Article-Title-That-Will-Get-Your-Article-Read-More-Often/8-Surefire-Methods-to-Create-an-Article-Title-That-Will-Get-Your-Article-Read-More-Often.html Often all the Web Surfer will see is your title, Your Title will determine if your article gets read or not. You can use these techniques together or in combination to get your articles read Mikemakler@pecificarticles.com (Mike Makler) Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/631/1/So-You-Want-to-Be-an-Author---These-Are-the-Easiest-Types-of-Articles-in-the-World-to-Write/So-You-Want-to-Be-an-Author---These-Are-the-Easiest-Types-of-Articles-in-the-World-to-Write.html Being an Internet Article Author is far and away the best way to get noticed quickly by the Big 3 Search Engines. Anyone can Create Enumerated List Articles. Here are 7 Steps explaining how to create an Enumerated List Article. Mikemakler@pecificarticles.com (Mike Makler) Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/629/1/Writers-Block---Find-an-Article-Topic-in-Minutes-Anytime-Anywhere-with-These-7-Tips-Guaranteed/Writers-Block---Find-an-Article-Topic-in-Minutes-Anytime-Anywhere-with-These-7-Tips-Guaranteed.html One question I get asked all the time is how to you get Ideas for your Articles? How can you churn out 5 Articles in a Day? Use these 7 Tips and You too will be able to Churn out Article Topics in Minutes Anytime Anywhere Guaranteed! Mikemakler@pecificarticles.com (Mike Makler) Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/628/1/7-Key-Features-Any-Good-Article-Submission-Directory-Should-Have/7-Key-Features-Any-Good-Article-Submission-Directory-Should-Have.html There are many places on the Internet where you can Submit Articles for Redistribution. Submitting Articles is very Time Consuming so why not find the Best Places to Spend your Time. Here are 7 Key Features any Good Article Submission Directory should have Mikemakler@pecificarticles.com (Mike Makler) Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/627/1/Do-You-Know-the-7-Essential-Parts-that-Make-Up-a-Resource-Box/Do-You-Know-the-7-Essential-Parts-that-Make-Up-a-Resource-Box.html The Whole reason you write those articles is so you can get Your Resource Box Displayed. Do you know the 7 Essential parts every Resource Box should have. Mikemakler@pecificarticles.com (Mike Makler) Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/626/1/7-Important-Elements-of-Any-Article---Miss-Just-1-Element-and-Your-Article-is-Doomed/7-Important-Elements-of-Any-Article---Miss-Just-1-Element-and-Your-Article-is-Doomed.html These 7 Important Elements are your Blueprint to Article Writing Success. By Applying these 7 Key Elements anyone will be able to craft Articles for Re-Distribution on The Internet. Mikemakler@pecificarticles.com (Mike Makler) Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/625/1/There-is-an-Article-Deep-Down-Inside-of-You-Just-Looking-to-Bust-Out/There-is-an-Article-Deep-Down-Inside-of-You-Just-Looking-to-Bust-Out.html One of the Most Economical Way to Advertise online is to Submit Articles online for Redistribution. You do not need to be a Journalist to write Articles for online distribution. With the help of these 7 Key Elements you too can Write that Article Buried Deep inside you and gain all the Benefits like Name Branding, Back Links and Search engine popularity. Mikemakler@pecificarticles.com (Mike Makler) Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/624/1/The-2-Headed-Dragon-Let-Others-Publish-Your-Material-and-Keep-Your-Site-Unique/The-2-Headed-Dragon-Let-Others-Publish-Your-Material-and-Keep-Your-Site-Unique.html See why you should have 2 or 3 versions of your articles, One For your Web Page and a 2nd or 3rd for public distribution. After you have read this article you will learn a simple method to manage your article versions and 7 different ways to change them... Mikemakler@pecificarticles.com (Mike Makler) Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/89/1/Freelance-Writers-Are-You-Missing-the-Mark-With-Your-Queries-Cover-Letters-and-Such/Freelance-Writers-Are-You-Missing-the-Mark-With-Your-Queries-Cover-Letters-and-Such.html Follow these tips and land plenty of well-paying and interesting writing assignments. Suzanne@pacificarticles.com (Suzanne Lieurance) Fri, 09 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/87/1/Successful-Freelancing-Hows-Your-Timing/Successful-Freelancing-Hows-Your-Timing.html Timing seems to play such an important role in any kind of success. Whether you're a writer, business owner, or even a struggling actor, ultimately, you've got to get the timing right. Suzanne@pacificarticles.com (Suzanne Lieurance) Fri, 09 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400