http://www.killfive.com Five Killer Skills for Freelance Writing Success Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:44:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.killfive.com/blogger-tips-tax-deductions/ http://www.killfive.com/blogger-tips-tax-deductions/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:03:49 +0000 Killer http://www.killfive.com/?p=4504 embaPub="pub-7892081358828087 ";Writers and other self employed professionals are entitled to certain deductions on their tax returns. Do you know what those are? Do you know how to claim them? Every situation is different, so as you read through these tips, remember to check with this year’s tax code or an tax professional about which deductions apply to you and which don’t. Because tax laws change frequently, consider having an accountant or tax professional help you file your taxes. Are You a Professional? Are you a professional blogger or do you dabble as a hobbyist? This is an important consideration. If you intend to make a living from your writing, you are a professional, and you can deduct the cost of all of your costs. Keep receipts from all of your purchases and other expenses, so you can accurately tally these. Expenses might include Internet connection, a personal computer and writing classes. If you writer for your own pleasure but happen to have earned some income for it, you can only deduct your expenses up to the amount you earned during the past year. If you lose money at writing for several years, it’s a hobby, not a profession. Do You Blog [...]]]> http://www.killfive.com/blogger-tips-tax-deductions/feed/ 0 http://www.killfive.com/top-10-telecommute-writing-jobs-01192012/ http://www.killfive.com/top-10-telecommute-writing-jobs-01192012/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:33:33 +0000 Killer http://www.killfive.com/?p=4467 embaPub="pub-7892081358828087 ";The Daily Top 10 Freelance Writing Jobs 1. Personal Finance Writer 2. Freelance Editors 3. Freelance Writer 4. Programming Blogger 5. Real Estate Auction Selling Writer 6. Write ebooks 7. Math Instructional Writer 8. Technical Writer  9. Natural/Alternative Health Writer 10. Public Policy Writer/Expert Free Photo Free Photo of the Day Photo credit – The Morgue File: phaewilk from morguefile.com.   Not Finding an Opportunity Here? Might Have Something for You.   If you ever respond to a job lead and get an email back that contains any kind of link… make sure you scan it before you click it!   Believe in Helping Others? Volunteer! Volunteer Opportunity of the Day Web Content Managers — Taproot Foundation Los Angeles  ]]> http://www.killfive.com/top-10-telecommute-writing-jobs-01192012/feed/ 0 http://www.killfive.com/top-10-telecommute-writing-jobs-1182012/ http://www.killfive.com/top-10-telecommute-writing-jobs-1182012/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:33:09 +0000 Killer http://www.killfive.com/?p=4449 embaPub="pub-7892081358828087 ";The Daily Top 10 Freelance Writing Jobs 1. Social Media Content Generation 2. Lead Blogger 3. Educational Blogger — $25 – $45/post 4. extreme blogger – 5. Travel Writer – 6. Baby & Kid’s Products reviews/bloggers – 7. Script Writer – 8. Looking for Technology Blogger/Writer – 9. Copywriter (Digital Marketing) – 10. Managing Editor – Checklist.com – Free Photo Free Photo of the Day Photo credit – The Morgue File: maxstraeten from morguefile.com.   Not Finding an Opportunity Here? Might Have Something for You.   If you ever respond to a job lead and get an email back that contains any kind of link… make sure you scan it before you click it!   Believe in Helping Others? Volunteer! Volunteer Opportunity of the Day Marketing Writer and Newsletter Volunteer — Foundation for MetroWest  ]]> http://www.killfive.com/top-10-telecommute-writing-jobs-1182012/feed/ 0 http://www.killfive.com/top-10-telecommute-writing-jobs-1172012/ http://www.killfive.com/top-10-telecommute-writing-jobs-1172012/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:04:57 +0000 Killer http://www.killfive.com/?p=4432 embaPub="pub-7892081358828087 ";The Daily Top 10 Freelance Writing Jobs 1. Travel Writer with Environmental Focus 2. Magazine Freelance Blogger 3. InvestorPlace.com — $50 per 500 word 4. Automotive / technology writer 5. Freelance Proofreader/Copywriter 6. Medical Writer 7. Writer for Nursing topics 8. AD/CV Contract Writer 9. Part time Blogger Needed — 9.04/hr 10. art blogger/copy writer needed Free Photo Free Photo of the Day Photo credit – The Morgue File: mconnors from morguefile.com.   Not Finding an Opportunity Here? Might Have Something for You.   If you ever respond to a job lead and get an email back that contains any kind of link… make sure you scan it before you click it!   Believe in Helping Others? Volunteer! Volunteer Opportunity of the Day Development/ Grant Writer — A.H. Dance Company  ]]> http://www.killfive.com/top-10-telecommute-writing-jobs-1172012/feed/ 0 http://www.killfive.com/architect-working-graphic-designer-accepts-clients-challenges/ http://www.killfive.com/architect-working-graphic-designer-accepts-clients-challenges/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:56:56 +0000 Guest Author http://www.killfive.com/?p=4410 embaPub="pub-7892081358828087 ";This interview will take you through the ups and downs you can expect as a graphic designer for an architectural office, what it takes to land the job, what you can expect to earn and more. What is your job title and ethnicity? I am a Graphic Designer for an architectural office, and I have two years of experience in this particular field. I would describe myself as demanding, awkward, and restless. I was born and raised in San Francisco, CA, but I am ethnically Filipino. Both of my parents immigrated from the Philippines, so although I have never really experienced discrimination, my childhood was a little bit more difficult than normal. I had to learn English as a third language, but these hardships taught me at an early age that if you put the work in, you will be rewarded with accomplishments. What does your job entail? I studied architecture in college, so my work as a graphic designer is focused on the field of architecture. My work has aided in re-branding the firm’s image and voice as presented in texts, graphic prints, and on the web. I also design and create various prints such as pamphlets, brochures, and [...]]]> http://www.killfive.com/architect-working-graphic-designer-accepts-clients-challenges/feed/ 0 http://www.killfive.com/web-designers-tools-customer-service-technical-skill/ http://www.killfive.com/web-designers-tools-customer-service-technical-skill/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:45:41 +0000 Guest Author http://www.killfive.com/?p=4392 embaPub="pub-7892081358828087 ";Currently, I am a graphic designer. I do graphic design as well as web-work for a variety of companies. I have been independently contracting work for nearly 10 years. What does your job entail? As a graphic designer, I end up doing a lot of website work. Most of the time, this entails designing web pages and content for customers. This involves using a lot of Dreamweaver and programming Java and Perl for specific applications. What many people do not know is that this is a highly customer service oriented field that requires one to stay on top of facilitating the needs of customers in order to ensure you do not have to waste time and money by redoing assignments. How satisfied are you with your job? On a scale from one to ten, I would rate this job an eight as I am satisfied with my work. But, as with most creative fields, to unleash one’s true enthusiasm a certain level of freedom must be achieved. That is why I choose to work as an independent contractor, picking the assignments that interest me the most. Getting praise from customers helps to reinforce the feeling that I have found my [...]]]> http://www.killfive.com/web-designers-tools-customer-service-technical-skill/feed/ 0 http://www.killfive.com/top-10-telecommute-writing-jobs-11612/ http://www.killfive.com/top-10-telecommute-writing-jobs-11612/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:39:02 +0000 Killer http://www.killfive.com/?p=4403 http://www.killfive.com/top-10-telecommute-writing-jobs-11612/feed/ 0 http://www.killfive.com/strength-social-backlinks-seo-strategy/ http://www.killfive.com/strength-social-backlinks-seo-strategy/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:51:02 +0000 David Sumner http://www.killfive.com/?p=4290 http://www.killfive.com/strength-social-backlinks-seo-strategy/feed/ 0 http://www.killfive.com/top-10-telecommute-writing-jobs-113-1152012/ http://www.killfive.com/top-10-telecommute-writing-jobs-113-1152012/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:57:47 +0000 Killer http://www.killfive.com/?p=4333 http://www.killfive.com/top-10-telecommute-writing-jobs-113-1152012/feed/ 0 http://www.killfive.com/job-hunting-tipshow-completely-screw/ http://www.killfive.com/job-hunting-tipshow-completely-screw/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:05:30 +0000 Guest Author http://www.killfive.com/?p=4249 embaPub="pub-7892081358828087 ";With the unemployment rate hovering near the double digits, tens of thousands of Americans are in need of new jobs to cover their expenses and survive today’s cutthroat jobs market. With no monthly income and the rising costs of utilities job-seekers everywhere are in a desperate search to get hired. Unfortunately, getting a job in this kind of environment is tough for many of us. While it is quite easy to search blogs and advice columns for tips on how to get hired, we have opted to take the alternate route and let you in on some of the best ways for you to avoid landing a job. 1.    Know the Good and the Bad About the Company While most job hunting tips will naturally advise you to spend a lot of time researching the history and profile of the company you are applying to, why not try taking a stab at the information they would rather you know nothing about? Dig a bit deeper and dwell more on your future company’s dirty laundry. If you can sneak your way around their office, it’s a great idea to find out who will be interviewing you in advance. Once you have [...]]]> http://www.killfive.com/job-hunting-tipshow-completely-screw/feed/ 0