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		<title>Are Freelance Writers Introverts?</title>
		<link>http://productivewriters.com/2012/05/14/freelance-writers-introverts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 07:10:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Soares</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since I was a little kid I knew I was different. Yes, I had a few friends, but I preferred to spend most of my time exploring outside by myself, or sitting alone reading. As I continued in school, I got really good grades. I was the &#8220;smart kid.&#8221; I socialized with others, but I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Freelance Writers Must Know About Inbound Marketing</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:02:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Soares</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marketing is a key task for freelance writers: the quantity and pay of the assignments we land determines how much we earn. However, too many freelancers spend too much time contacting potential clients and filling out applications online. In recent years,  my best clients have found me, and they found me through inbound marketing. But [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Eat Your Way to Freelance Success</title>
		<link>http://productivewriters.com/2012/04/23/freelance-writer-healthy-foods-diet/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:10:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Soares</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://productivewriters.com/?p=3229</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you want a successful career as a freelance writer? Then you must be very careful about what food you put in your body. What you eat determines how much energy you have and how much work you&#8217;ll get done, and potentially how long you&#8217;ll live  &#8212; as a healthy writer you have the best [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nine Key Steps to Freelance Success on LinkedIn</title>
		<link>http://productivewriters.com/2012/04/16/freelance-writers-linkedin-profile/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:10:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Soares</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://productivewriters.com/?p=2742</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You know that I&#8217;m a strong advocate of freelance writers using LinkedIn. I&#8217;m back beating the drum again &#8212; if you&#8217;re not making the most of LinkedIn, you&#8217;re missing out on some quality writing assignments. That&#8217;s why I&#8217;m sharing great graphic from the sharp folks at mindflash. It gives you the nine  key steps you [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>18</slash:comments>
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		<title>New Freelance Writer Community: About Writing Squared</title>
		<link>http://productivewriters.com/2012/04/09/about-writing-squared-widmer-wayman/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:11:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Soares</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Freelance writers really benefit when they share their knowledge and experiences with colleagues and get both positive feedback and constructive criticism. Today I&#8217;m honored to share an interview I did with Anne Wayman and Lori Widmer, the founders of About Writing Squared: The Supportive Community for Freelance Writers and Other Creatives. It only costs five [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>47</slash:comments>
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		<title>Claiming Copyright Protection for Your E-Book</title>
		<link>http://productivewriters.com/2012/04/02/copyright-notice-protect-e-book/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:10:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Soares</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you&#8217;ve already written an e-book or you are just thinking about it, you&#8217;ve certainly had concerns about whether or not unscrupulous people will distribute or download your e-book for free and thus violate your copyright. Of course, in this digital world it&#8217;s very difficult to prevent someone who has your e-book from either e-mailing [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>22</slash:comments>
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		<title>Wikipedia, Encyclopedia Britannica, and Freelance Writers</title>
		<link>http://productivewriters.com/2012/03/29/freelance-writers-wikipedia-encyclopedia-britannica/</link>
		<comments>http://productivewriters.com/2012/03/29/freelance-writers-wikipedia-encyclopedia-britannica/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:16:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Soares</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Freelance writers doing research on the Internet often turn to Wikipedia to get started. Recently the Encylopedia Britannica, the 32-volume print monster, announced that it would no longer issue print editions and would only have an online version &#8212; although you can still access older print versions at the library. Fellow blogger and freelance writer [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>27</slash:comments>
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		<title>The Well-Organized Freelance Writer’s Home Office</title>
		<link>http://productivewriters.com/2012/03/26/freelance-writer-home-office-desk/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 07:12:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Soares</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://productivewriters.com/?p=3183</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Whether you are blessed with a home office or need to use a portion of another room, you need to organize your freelance writing space so that you are as productive as possible when you write. Some people argue that having a messy desk and office doesn&#8217;t affect their productivity. They are wrong. When you [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>56</slash:comments>
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		<title>Is a College Education Necessary to Be a Successful Freelance Writer?</title>
		<link>http://productivewriters.com/2012/03/19/college-education-freelance-writer/</link>
		<comments>http://productivewriters.com/2012/03/19/college-education-freelance-writer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:12:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Soares</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://productivewriters.com/?p=2596</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Is having a college degree/college education necessary for a successful career as a freelance writer? My college degrees have been crucial for my writing career, but&#8230; I know several very successful freelance writers who don&#8217;t have college degrees. Let&#8217;s discuss&#8230; How My College Degrees Helped My Freelance Writing Career I&#8217;m a bit of a special [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>38</slash:comments>
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		<title>Freelance Writer’s Guide to Library Research</title>
		<link>http://productivewriters.com/2012/03/12/freelance-writers-library-research/</link>
		<comments>http://productivewriters.com/2012/03/12/freelance-writers-library-research/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 07:18:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Soares</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Freelance Writing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[All freelance writers have to research information for magazine and newspaper articles, or for writing projects they&#8217;re doing for business clients. True, freelance writers can do research the Internet, but sometimes important information just isn&#8217;t there and &#8212; gasp! &#8212; you&#8217;ll need to find information in actual print. But before you head out the door&#8230; [...]]]></description>
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