Virtual Writers discussion

I just joined this free association for freelancers called Freelancers Union. It has a lot of benefits and perks, but it is 100% free to join. And it seems better than the associations that you have to pay to join.

If you are a freelance writer, editor, or any other type of freelancer, you should check out and join this association.

www.freelancersunion.org

Thank you for sharing, Christine. Looks interesting.

Whoever joins the association can list them on their resume and LinkedIn profile. Employers like to see job candidates that are involved in groups/associations related to their line of work, so it would be a plus to add it to your resume.

Christine wrote: "I just joined this free association for freelancers called Freelancers Union. It has a lot of benefits and perks, but it is 100% free to join. And it seems better than the associations that you hav..."

Thanks for the tip Christine. I'll be following it up. I'm currently writing a freelance writing guide.

You're welcome, Darlene. I wrote a freelance writing guide too.

Christine wrote: "You're welcome, Darlene. I wrote a freelance writing guide too."

When did you write yours Christine?

I started it in January and finished it in August. I published it August 14th. It is about what one can expect during the first year of a freelance writing career. It is written in second person.



What is yours like?

Skills you need, where the better gigs are found, what to avoid, basically a how-to avoiding pitfalls I made.

You have some good reviews! Mine is basically a no-frill and fluff guide to what skils are required, where the better gigs are found, sites to avoid, avoiding the pitfalls I made.

Thanks! Mine informs the reader of what being a freelance writer is like during the first year. The information is honest and not at all exaggerated. It is a realistic view of what one can expect, based on everything I experienced during my first year.

Since I had so much fun writing the book, I plan to write and publish a followup of what one can expect in their second year :) I also plan to write a self-publishing guide based on my experiences as a self-published author of four books.

Good luck with your freelance writing guide. Do you have a working title?

Christine wrote: "Thanks! Mine informs the reader of what being a freelance writer is like during the first year. The information is honest and not at all exaggerated. It is a realistic view of what one can expect, ..."

Not yet, Christine. Kind of struggling with that one.