Where have I been?!
Getting back into the Bloggospere feels good, and much less stressful than the past few days.
I've gotten my first official freelance assignment on oDesk, and I've been diligently trying not to screw it up. It is not quite what I'd expect, I'm writing articles and posts on Pick Up Artists (PUAs), dating tips, and more on the art of seduction. Not the easiest job for a guy with a girlfriend, but I've read The Game by Neil Strauss, so I'm not completely lost.
Plus, I've got pretty decent game myself. . . for a writer I suppose. But for a guy with a girlfriend it wasn't quite what I expected to be writing on. However, it is fun and will make a little money each month, so I am far from complaining.
I wanted to update everyone who read my article on different freelancing platforms that oDesk does work, I undershot the competition and made a rediculously low bid on a project that was supposed to span 6 months. I can watch as I clear my two articles a day, and $3.00 goes into my account. More importantly, other employers can see these earnings, and also view feedback I get from my current employers. As long as the money keeps coming, and I don't make any errors with the guy's backlinks, all should be well.
Tip: When you are new to a freelance platform like oDesk, your work history is nonexistent and you may have to make some sacrifices in the beginning to help get better pay later. So don't be afraid to bid $8.00 on a multiple month project, it gets attention and can transfer into a payment per article situation that is much less ridiculous. Use the absolute best writing sample you haven't published (I keep one around for all kinds of applications requiring a work sample). Other than that, best of luck to you. Just do whatever it takes to get some hours or some bucks on your account. It'll put you a world ahead of anyone who hasn't found a gig yet.
So that is about it. I may be writing less frequently, freelancing and building three websites, but I'd still like to hear what is working for others, and what people would like to see on Freelancing For Freedom.
And now comes everyone's favorite part of the blog. . . The Free Stuff!
NorthSocial is a site providing free apps and add-ons to get your Facebook marketing in gear. It has tools to motivate followers to join, like, and buy your product or service, as well as get people coming back to your page and interacting more with you, and your community. Try it out, and if it's great (or not) add a comment about your experience. Connecting your Facebook and receiving periodic updates are all optional and opt in only.
Trafford Publishing is offering a free self publishing guide that everyone should take a look at. While they do email it to you (meaning you will probably get some sort of period emails from them even if you opt out of the monthly newsletter), you can always block them later or keep receiving if they are useful (i.e. not complete sales pitches but offer advice for writing and publishing). To get the eBook follow the link in the email they send, choose to download the .pdf, then when it opens in your browser right click>save as> and put it with your eBooks. It is a bit salesy, but it makes some good points about the benefits of 'going indie' and how the world of publishing is changing. It's not too long, so give it a shot.
Want to give back? I just started a Facebook Fanpage for the paranormal group I founded called Returned and Restless Paranormal Research. I'd love to have some more followers and 'Likes' so if you get a couple seconds, feel free to check us out and give us the ol' thumbs up. It'd be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Returned-and-Restless-Paranormal-Research/165595010194861
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