Self confidence precedes success. As online article writers we must believe in our own abilities if we wish to be taken seriously. This holds true with any endeavor in life. Why should online article writing be any different? When I think back on the times in my life when I was most successful and fulfilled, they all have one thing in common. These were the times when I had the most self confidence. I believed in my own ability to tackle the task before me. This fact allowed me to move forward in my endeavors. Continue reading this article>>> Add Comment So, you just joined the Yahoo! Contributor Network and want to take advantage of the forums? There are a several things to keep in mind when participating in this (or any other) online forum. From simple etiquette, to following guidelines, and even reporting issues, here are some things I have learned from being a long-time member of the Yahoo! Contributor Network forums, as well as many others. Continue reading this article>>> Why should online article writers share their goals? What does that mean exactly? Online article writers may find it difficult to focus on their goals. Being your own boss means you must motivate yourself to get things done. Sharing writing goals with fellow writers helps you do just that. Online article writers are more likely to carry through with their plans when others have been told about them. Sharing your goals is easy with social networking. Continue reading this article>>> Your online article writing career is going along smoothly. You've discovered your niche. You know all the rules. You follow them to the letter. Suddenly, out of nowhere, the rules have changed. The methods you have always used aren't working. It's time for a change. Don't beat a dead horse. If your popularity or page views have taken a turn for the worse, don't be afraid to make timely changes. Those old rules served you well. Now it's time to move on. Savvy online article writers go with the flow, not against it. Continue reading this article>>> Freelance Writing Tips: Maximize Productivity and Inspiration Through Timing - Lyn Lomasi 01/14/2011
If you freelance for a living, there may be days where you just don't feel like writing. On those days, it's hard to get into a rhythm and you may find those days turning into weeks and so on. It can be discouraging when you don't have the same inspiration you once had. But you can get it back by taking advantage of timing. Continue reading this article>>> Laying blame on the editor is a mistake many online article writers make. Regrettably, there are some editors who analyze work unfairly. Still, for the most part, editors are there to alert you to issues with your writing assignments. Even in the case of harsh judgment, if you want to write for a website, you have to learn to please your editor. Writing articles online is no different than any other job. If you don't make the boss happy, you're fired. Continue reading this article>>> You've gotten started in freelancing or maybe you've been doing it a while. It's time to network with others in your field. So, how do you know which social networking site is the best one? There are many out there and they aren't all the same. Continue reading this article>>> Self confidence precedes success. As online article writers we must believe in our own abilities if we wish to be taken seriously. This holds true with any endeavor in life. Why should online article writing be any different? When I think back on the times in my life when I was most successful and fulfilled, they all have one thing in common. These were the times when I had the most self confidence. I believed in my own ability to tackle the task before me. This fact allowed me to move forward in my endeavors. Continue reading this article>>>  When getting started in writing, it can be very useful to consult the pros. But perhaps you haven't met any yet and are just looking for some quick hints before networking with other writers. Maybe you just want some extra hints or a reminders to keep you going. I recently asked a group of my writing peers to share the best writing advice or tips they ever received. What are some of the best tips you've heard? Continue reading this article by Lyn Lomasi>>>  New to writing for Associated Content? After signing up and reading the FAQ, TOU, and Submission Guidelines, you may still have questions. As a seasoned AC Contributor and Community Guide, I've compiled answers to some of the things new writers may wonder about and need help with. New to AC? How to Use the Social Networking Features If you're a new to Associated Content, you may not have given the social aspects of AC much thought. If you have, but you haven't done much social networking online, it may be slightly confusing at first. What does AC have to offer in this area? New to AC? Incomplete, Submitted, Offer, Pending, Removed, and Other Status Terminology You found Associated Content and have just started submitting content. But, now your article has a status you don't understand. Incomplete, Submitted, Offer, Pending, Removed, and more are statuses you might see on your article. How to be an Objective Reader in Social Writing Circles When participating in social writing networks and websites, you will come across a wide array of opinions. At times the viewpoints of others will not be the same as your own. It is possible to disagree with the writer without putting them down. How to Balance Time for Writing, Networking, and More at AC When I first joined Associated Content, I thought I'd only be writing. At first I didn't realize there was reading and commenting on articles, forum participation, writing lessons, promotion, and so much more. So how do I make time for it all? Business and Personal Benefits of Being an AC Contributor When I first joined AC, I had no clue just how valuable that choice would turn out to be. Based on my experience, AC's unique combination of writing opportunities, resources, and social networking features is vital to all freelance writers. How to Keep Readers Interested in Your Articles If you expect to make money in online article writing, you need to develop an audience. First, you need to draw readers in via promotion, SEO, and the like. But once they are there, you need to figure out how to keep readers interested. Why Am I Not Making Money at AC? Page Views, Offers, and More Struggling to make money writing for AC? About to give up and decide it just isn't for you. Maybe you just need a quick refresher on writing for AC and the web in general. As an experienced AC Contributor and web writer, perhaps I can help. *For more tips related to AC, stay tuned to this blog, check the page For Writers, or contact me here or at AC. I'm a Community Guide there and love helping fellow writers. | 
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