Just a quick post today... or more appropriately, a quick rant.I've been spending a good deal of time lately focused on social networking and digging around for good information sites for new freelancers, and I've noticed a disturbing trend. There are a vast amount of get-rich-quick and pyramid schemes everywhere you go.
It seems that there are more bots online than actual living breathing people, and unfortunately, places that offer good solid advice without a hidden (or sometimes not so hidden) price tag are hard to come by.
I hate to have to say it but if you're looking for advice on freelance writing work, beware the so-called gurus and the sites that claim to have all the secrets to success for one super low price!
There are no shortcuts to building a solid reputation. There is no program that will circumvent quality work and make up for lack of experience. It's a matter of just doing it.
I am a firm believer in the cream rising to the top and I'm appalled by how much sour milk people have to wade through to find it.
Hopefully in the coming weeks I can clear the path to solid information, and make it a little easier to navigate for the new writer. I promise that I will never ask for money or put conditions on accessing the information here.
And if you happen to come across some real information out there among the bots and the schemes, send me the link and I'll make sure it's available to all.
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