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Greeting Card Writing Jobs: 7 Companies That Pay Freelancers

Make a Living Writing

What they’re looking for: According to their submission guidelines, the company is looking for 50-300-word works of “contemporary prose or poetry…that reflects the thoughts and feelings people today want to communicate to one another, but don’t always know how to put into words.”

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7 Nuances of Writing for Retailers Compared to Creative Writing

Freelance Writing Jobs

Too many creative writers neglect the basics of sales copywriting when writing for retail brands. Retail Copywriting vs. Creative Writing: 7 Differences to Consider Here are some things to consider if you’re a creative writer who is exploring retail copywriting for the first time. Retail clients have different needs.

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20 Break-In Magazines for New Freelance Writers

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You know…without a lot of experience, writing samples, or a massive portfolio. Build your portfolio. Published three times a year, poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, essays about writing, interviews, and reviews are covered. Rate: Prose: $10 – $100, Poems: $25 per piece. # Grow your network. Poetry: $1.50

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How to Create a Swipe File: A Guide for Bloggers & Writers

Smart Blogger

It’s little wonder then why writers, bloggers, copywriters, students, and creatives from all fields use swipe files to fine-tune their writing skills and brainstorm fresh ideas. In this example, Smart Blogger’s editor created a headline promising readers the ins and outs of crafting a portfolio that wins clients. Its benefit is clear.

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Get Paid to Write Poetry: 14 Markets for Freelance Writers

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However, it’s not impossible to land poetry jobs, get paid for your prose, and even get a byline for publishing poetry. The more you write and publish your poetry, the more you build up a portfolio of work. After all, you’re not going to get paid to write poetry for most magazines, trade pubs, businesses, or blogs.

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What Is a Ghostwriter?

Grammarly

literary prose. Plus, you’ll get to spend hours interviewing interesting people or creatively crafting stories. . The first step to starting any writing career is establishing a portfolio of things you’ve written, like manuscript drafts, or blog posts. . magazine articles . autobiographies. screenplays. blog posts. comic books.

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19 Ways to Win, Attract, and Retain High-Paying Clients

Freelance Magic

Or their poetry-dripping prose. It positions you as more of an expert in the industry, helps you make an enviable portfolio, and makes marketing your services easier. But if you have a solid portfolio and social proof, you stand a chance at winning the job…with a sneaky trick. Maybe it’s their decades of experience.

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