HorrorHere are five indie fiction pieces you’re going to love! Some of it’s a bit dark and unusual, so be aware of that before clicking through. In the interest of transparency, be warned that these pieces are hosted on my fiction website, Valley of Mist, so this post is a bit cross promotional. All the same, a lot of you are really going to enjoy what Valley of Mist has to offer, and these have been hand picked from the best the site has to offer.

An Apology

Explode

Mrs. Buttons

Aisling

The Liar on Baker Street

If you find these kinds of stories interesting, you might want to subscribe to the Valley of Mist RSS feed for more great fiction in the future!

Guest post by Jonathan Burke

4361These days, one of the hottest buzz terms in business and technology is “file sharing.” Of course, basic and ordinary business communications are generally conducted on simple email. However, for companies and business websites that require communication involving either high security requirements or large and complex files, specialized file sharing services can be necessary. However, as these services become more and more popular, it is also important to realize their significance outside of large, established businesses.

Online file sharing also offers valuable benefits for independent businesses or freelance writers operating online. In fact, by taking advantage of online file sharing services, a freelance writer can improve security and efficiency, strengthen relationships and communications with clients, and even simplify the process of writing and storing documents. Here are a few of the specifics regarding these benefits.

Guest Post by Louise Tillotson

Startup Costs of FreelancingFreelance writing can be a very lucrative job if you enjoy it. The setup costs are surprisingly low when you compare it to setting up virtually any other home-based business, and the rewards can be high.

If you’re new to freelancing then read on to find some cheap and easy ways to get started.

How to be a bloggerWondering how to be a blogger? If so, I’m writing this article just for you.

Being a blogger can be easy if you use the word loosely. If you focus more on yourself than your reader, you might as well just rush over and put up 3 posts about your cat on a blogspot blog named after you. Congratulations, you’re a blogger. Not what you’re looking for? Good, keep reading.

Image by Klaus PostSo you have your website, form contracts, and business cards. You’re ready to serve your first client.  Speaking of clients though, where are they?

Finding work can actually be more daunting than the work itself. If we were experts at attracting and selling clients we’d be salesmen, right?