tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773342638519952873.post7896327954475502270..comments2023-09-10T08:36:40.295-07:00Comments on Content Writer: How to get that freelance writing jobDan Rafterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15652481958743932768noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773342638519952873.post-7856575745215133012009-06-01T15:30:24.602-07:002009-06-01T15:30:24.602-07:00Hi, Stamperdad:
I think what's happening is that...Hi, Stamperdad: <br /><br />I think what's happening is that publishers are trying to squeeze more work out of their staffers. Editors, for instance, are writing more of their magazine's own stories instead of farming them out to other writers.<br /><br />Congratulations to you, too, on getting the assignment. And thanks for visiting.<br /><br />DanDan Rafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652481958743932768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773342638519952873.post-33752109712403615792009-06-01T06:43:00.047-07:002009-06-01T06:43:00.047-07:00Dan I would think freelancers would be more in dem...Dan I would think freelancers would be more in demand. Wouldn't magazines cut back on full time staff with their salaries and benefits first. Congrats on the assigment. I think persistence is the secret. Just had a feature article published due to my persistence. I was flexible as was the editor, who believed in the story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773342638519952873.post-51443868591099803012009-05-31T17:57:07.239-07:002009-05-31T17:57:07.239-07:00Thanks for writing, Rachel. I've been in freel...Thanks for writing, Rachel. I've been in freelance writing for more than 15 years now. I still get discouraged whenever an editor doesn't respond to one of my queries or passes on a story idea. I think that's natural: We're all very protective of our ideas and stories, and sometimes we think they're a bit better than they actually are.<br /><br />Still, writing is the best job I can think of, even with all the stress that comes with it.<br /><br />DanDan Rafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652481958743932768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773342638519952873.post-26785366545315091792009-05-31T14:21:10.457-07:002009-05-31T14:21:10.457-07:00This is so encouraging to read- that persistence p...This is so encouraging to read- that persistence pays off. I am new to freelance writing and sometimes feel like I'll never get published. But hearing stories like this one gives me the motivation to keep on writing!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17092124950661014527noreply@blogger.com