tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997789583912715881.comments2023-10-04T23:56:26.268-07:00The Expat Freelance WriterBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10311851012396635023noreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997789583912715881.post-64621808605511992372017-08-28T11:47:45.582-07:002017-08-28T11:47:45.582-07:00Hello Barbara,
Is this blog not being updated now ...Hello Barbara,<br />Is this blog not being updated now ?<br />We can collaborate for writing projects and assignments. Can I include your profile in featured freelancers on my <a href="http://www.top100freelancers.com" rel="nofollow">Top Freelancers portal</a> Anthony Qun Haihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659956674094085710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997789583912715881.post-68238475210900158322017-07-03T22:49:02.289-07:002017-07-03T22:49:02.289-07:00Really Nice post on Freelancing guideline. I have ...Really Nice post on <a href="http://advanceitbd.com/quick-tips-about-outsourcing-in-bangladesh/" rel="nofollow">Freelancing guideline</a>. I have enjoyed the post and wish it will help thousands of Freelancer. Keep it Up.<br /><br />ThanksAdvance IT BDhttp://advanceitbd.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997789583912715881.post-62383200972933601752014-02-06T23:13:19.110-08:002014-02-06T23:13:19.110-08:00I think one of the biggest enemy of working at hom...I think one of the biggest enemy of working at home is distractions, especially if you have young children in the house. Discipline and Motivation is what we need. Those tips are very helpful, thanks for sharing!freelance guidehttp://www.thehomefreelancer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997789583912715881.post-41342490954214743202014-01-12T08:27:52.886-08:002014-01-12T08:27:52.886-08:00Hi! I am an expat freelancer writing a blog post t...Hi! I am an expat freelancer writing a blog post that concerns, well expat freelancers / parents and I googled expat freelancer and this blog cropped up! So excited!! mosaicologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06157031032302976164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997789583912715881.post-64339531128252599952013-09-24T08:05:24.140-07:002013-09-24T08:05:24.140-07:00Hi, Great Post
While most of us hanker after a fo...Hi, Great Post<br /><br />While most of us hanker after a foreign holiday now and then, the opportunity to work abroad might just be the best way to kill two birds with one stone.<br /><br />More of my thoughts on this link...<br />http://copywritercollective.com/howtobeacopywriter/5-reasons-to-freelance-abroad/<br /><br />Keep rocking!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06831591475560058378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997789583912715881.post-75312451529449310022013-03-31T20:37:19.847-07:002013-03-31T20:37:19.847-07:00I realize this post is 3 years old now, but going ...I realize this post is 3 years old now, but going back to writing after taking a break of being a full time mom, I did not know what or how to design my card. I do writing, and painting too... so the ideas of having a blog name , tag line all brought out many ideas. <br /><br />Though, late.. I really appreciate u taking the time to post this. <br /><br />Thank you so much. Imperfectly Perfect Creations...with Shilpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06429367890322987167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997789583912715881.post-69632462459636533522013-01-27T09:49:45.720-08:002013-01-27T09:49:45.720-08:00Thanks a lot. This was very helpful in deciding on...Thanks a lot. This was very helpful in deciding on what to include on my bussiness card.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04414555382292815005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997789583912715881.post-36424959638438138472013-01-21T03:51:13.730-08:002013-01-21T03:51:13.730-08:00Thanks Lauren. Good luck to you too!
Thanks Lauren. Good luck to you too!<br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10311851012396635023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997789583912715881.post-10203699047566426142013-01-20T19:18:01.211-08:002013-01-20T19:18:01.211-08:00Informative article with a witty twist. Thank you ...Informative article with a witty twist. Thank you for these few pointers. <br /><br />Godspeed, fellow freelancer. laurendalexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11497268796382600801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997789583912715881.post-89426326186352366602013-01-04T13:05:19.526-08:002013-01-04T13:05:19.526-08:00I like your idea to define the field you work in a...I like your idea to define the field you work in and to become a pro of it. i have some other tips for freelancers here:<br /><a href="http://www.freelancemommyblog.blogspot.com/2012/12/want-to-try-freelance-writing.html" rel="nofollow">Freelancing</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16847182725209150356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997789583912715881.post-70909653710280199172012-12-19T10:11:43.103-08:002012-12-19T10:11:43.103-08:00Great post, You are right that "Be Fearless&q...Great post, You are right that "Be Fearless" is the main property to everyone in every field. I am also a freelancer and it's been good experience so and will continue this.p4parttimehttp://www.p4parttime.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997789583912715881.post-17034845457830862812012-12-19T09:14:22.806-08:002012-12-19T09:14:22.806-08:00I think one of the best things about having virtua...I think one of the best things about having virtual assistance for freelance writers is that you can save a lot of money by investing on it. You only need to pay the virtual assistants according to the time they spend on the project and not by the time they spend in the office. Freelancer writers are usually subject to a limited budget, and paying for full-time assistance can be quite expensive.Ruby Chelmsfordhttp://novuscall.com/services/live-virtual-remote-receptionist-services/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997789583912715881.post-26084237971933841952012-11-20T00:56:19.378-08:002012-11-20T00:56:19.378-08:00Great post! I especially liked the tip for replaci...Great post! I especially liked the tip for replacing adjectives with strong verbs. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997789583912715881.post-36466146439122658822012-11-01T13:50:30.032-07:002012-11-01T13:50:30.032-07:00I see that you posted this nearly two years ago, b...I see that you posted this nearly two years ago, but it was just what I needed today! I am in the process of finalizing my own business cards and have been agonizing about what to put as a "title" so I thought I would do a little investigating online. Thank you for taking the time to share this info! Sometimes as writers with blogs, unless someone comments, we never know if our posts are reaching people - well, two years later your post reached me! Thank you so much! Blessings! Kristen Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997789583912715881.post-31253529539398314172012-05-10T02:09:17.611-07:002012-05-10T02:09:17.611-07:00You develop you business plan for writing very wel...You develop you business plan for writing very well and no wonder your a very successful woman.Hannes Liikanenhttp://www.linkedin.com/company/finlandia-group-oyjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997789583912715881.post-58700962411696360222012-04-18T09:57:13.819-07:002012-04-18T09:57:13.819-07:00Hi Gemma -
I'm happy to help! Good luck to y...Hi Gemma -<br /><br />I'm happy to help! Good luck to you!<br /><br />BarbaraBarbarahttp://theexpatfreelancer.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997789583912715881.post-70825300437587470922012-04-17T08:35:04.617-07:002012-04-17T08:35:04.617-07:00Thank you so much for all your posts. I've bee...Thank you so much for all your posts. I've been browsing your site and I find your information very useful. I want to start freelance writing but don't know where to start especially when I start creating my business plan. I've been an expat English teacher in China for 5 years and was wondering if I could use this as my niche market? What way would be easy to break into and start writing and earning even in small amounts?Katehttp://ksyu.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997789583912715881.post-33693202762076136602012-04-04T13:14:40.664-07:002012-04-04T13:14:40.664-07:00Hi Barbara,
I wrote to you the other day asking fo...Hi Barbara,<br />I wrote to you the other day asking for advice on working at a freelance writer living in Paris, and I'm loving your blog: It's refreshing to read something heartfelt, informative and really well put together. <br />Many thanks for giving me some good ideas!<br />Best Wishes,<br />Gemma BoydGemma Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967436534701015101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997789583912715881.post-78541101433335801152012-03-28T08:25:45.345-07:002012-03-28T08:25:45.345-07:00hmmm nice one.. i like all the points!hmmm nice one.. i like all the points!Freelance Content Writerhttp://www.spellboundcopy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997789583912715881.post-54527521857760787572012-03-08T06:37:13.403-08:002012-03-08T06:37:13.403-08:00Thanks for the tips.
Omitting dialogue tags can r...Thanks for the tips.<br /><br />Omitting dialogue tags can reduce words. 'He said' or 'she said' is not needed after each line or paragraph of dialogue. Just make sure you don't remove too many tags and confuse your reader.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997789583912715881.post-77358444930650697782012-02-14T00:19:37.085-08:002012-02-14T00:19:37.085-08:00In order to be an effective freelancer you will ne...In order to be an effective freelancer you will need the right online tools and resources that can help you, it is just depends on what you needed most. You can also try Google Docs that allows you do manage and access documents, spreadsheet, presentation, surveys and etc. Another is Evernote a tool that can remind you everything you need to remember like work schedules, events, meetings, idea and etc. Time management is essential to a freelancer which allow them do more work for different employees. Rescuetime is a tool which helps you <a title="manage time" href="http://www.timedoctor.com/blog/2010/07/25/how-is-time-doctor-different-than-rescue-time" rel="nofollow">manage time</a> effectively and help you improve productivity. I hope these tools can also help your work as a freelancer.raizennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997789583912715881.post-47393434162736001222011-12-02T07:07:22.012-08:002011-12-02T07:07:22.012-08:00I have got a lot of reasons to become an expat, ju...I have got a lot of reasons to become an expat, just a few things get in the way. My biggest concern is what to do about <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.cignaglobal.com/international-health-insurance/private-medical-insurance/healthcare-plan/">overseas medical</a> insurance, is this something that should be sorted out a long time in advance?Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08855317835747360952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997789583912715881.post-43252360618949607452011-11-21T10:11:36.111-08:002011-11-21T10:11:36.111-08:00Hi Jennie -
Thanks for your comments. Sorry it...Hi Jennie -<br /><br />Thanks for your comments. Sorry it's taken me so long to respond! I know of no associations you need to join to become a freelancer. If you're allowed to work legally in France, you can easily and quickly declare yourself as a "auto-entrepreneur." It costs virtually nothing to declare yourself and there's a guide (in English) that explains who is eligible, how to apply and your responsibilities as an auto-entrepreneur. Here's a link to the site with the guide: http://www.thisfrenchlife.com/thisfrenchlife/2009/03/update-to-english-language-guide-to-lauto-entrepreneur.html. And here's a link to the auto-entrepreneur site: http://www.lautoentrepreneur.fr/. <br /><br />Within a week or two after declaring yourself, you'll receive a SIRET number, which is your identification number. It's really extremely simple! <br /><br />Good luck!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009616180629388735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997789583912715881.post-72897527427618174712011-11-04T07:08:06.969-07:002011-11-04T07:08:06.969-07:00How does one attain 'freelance' status in ...How does one attain 'freelance' status in France? What are the costs involved? I'm looking to work as a creative in advertising agencies. I really want to be hired permanently, but for the time being, a week here and there freelancing sounds like a great gig, except for the associations I am supposedly supposed to join to do it. It seems they are very expensive and I the web sites are incredibly difficult to navigate, and that's even before I go and try to deal with the French bureaucracy. Please give me any and all advice you can. Thank you so so much. All the best to you and your blog. :)Jennie Raschehttp://jennierasche.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997789583912715881.post-83298781266714069802011-10-19T04:35:58.479-07:002011-10-19T04:35:58.479-07:00Hi Tom - Well...one still has to pay taxes in Fran...Hi Tom - Well...one still has to pay taxes in France. Even with the exclusion, it doesn't amount to much of a tax break. If you're pleased with your tax situation in Germany, you'd probably be better off staying there! ;-) <br /><br />Then again, Paris is Paris. Hope you make it over, if you love it. Thanks for reading!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009616180629388735noreply@blogger.com