Copyright exists in anything you create, as soon as you write something down or record it in some manner, you have copyright. The work must be your own, so plagiarised material is excluded. If you are employed or have a contract which stipulates … [Continue reading]
Libel and Freelance Writing
December 26, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Libel is where you write something that is damaging to another person. If your writing is professionally damaging to that person, the scope for redress is even greater. Libel is a publisher's nightmare as it can lead to bankruptcy and the end of a … [Continue reading]
I or Me?
December 24, 2008 by 2 Comments
One trick to use when checking your grammar is to remove part of your sentence and see if it still makes sense. I find this useful when considering if "I" should be used instead of "me". Think about the sentence I have just written and … [Continue reading]
Sources of Work
December 22, 2008 by 1 Comment
When I started writing I was heavily reliant on Get A Freelancer for work and my client portfolio blossomed from there. GAF is just one of several sites that provide work, and we have already covered others such as Guru.com which offers in my … [Continue reading]
Jumping in the Dark
December 22, 2008 by Leave a Comment
"You don't jump ... you step, like walking off the pavement when you cross the road. It's noisy but you don't hear anything as you are concentrating on what you are going to do. Smell is the sense that is heightened the most when you are scared … [Continue reading]
Blue Grammar
December 20, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Periodically I research for myself on the subject of "writing"; that is a bit of a shocker as it is my chosen means of earning a crust. I came across a site which you can find here - www.grammarbook.com - an American site again but informative and … [Continue reading]
What is the Difference Between Editing and Proofreading?
December 18, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Proofreading is a final check on your work to ensure accuracy, correction of grammatical errors and general presentation are within the specifications you have been given. Editing is much more than this as it combines proofreading together with … [Continue reading]
Freelance Writer is Not Code for Unemployed
December 17, 2008 by Leave a Comment
I pounced on that and told them proudly that I was a freelance writer. The usual raising of eyebrows and looks of interest made me feel like I was the house cat that had been dyed pink to make a conversation piece. After answering the questions … [Continue reading]
Copywriting: Emotional or Intellectual Approach?
December 16, 2008 by Leave a Comment
I worked as a salesman for many years and I was good at it - good enough to build my own company and flog it for enough beer tokens to keep me happy for the rest of my days. I know what I'm talking about when it comes to selling. Writing good copy … [Continue reading]