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7 steps to thriving in a tough economy

How one veteran freelance writer dug himself out of a hole
By John K. Borchardt
Published: August 25, 2008
Whether you freelance full time or part time, how can you maintain your income in today's slow economy? My personal recession began in January 2008 when a trade magazine publishing my monthly column ceased publication. Soon, other magazine editors began buying less work from me, citing the economy. The experience galvanized me to take seven steps tailored to a recessionary (or near-recessionary) economy. These have already resulted in increased sales.
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