而名录中其余的一些博客也很有研究价值。比如说，一些关于版权和营销，也有些则以设计为主题，等等。你能看到诸多内容。建议你浏览一下这个单子上的博客。我想你至少能找到一两个喜欢的加入收藏

By Heather Johnson

Freelancing is often a difficult profession: it can be lonely and nerve wracking at the same time. But you can make it easier on yourself by learning from and bonding with other freelancers out there who’ve blazed the trail ahead of you. Here are 100 blogs, in no particular order, that can help you find advice and guidance for your freelancing career.

Writing

Whether you’re just a small time blogger or a novelist hoping to write a new classic, these blogs can give you some helpful advice and information on how to improve your writing and manage your freelance career.

1. Fab Freelance Writing: Writer Angela Booth gives advice on improving your writing skills in her blog, as well as her informative series of free ebooks on a wide variety of specialty topics.
2. Freelance Writing Jobs: This blog provides not only links to job opportunities for freelance writers, but also advice on how to get the job you want.
3. Successful Blog: While directed more at professional bloggers, this site has a great variety of tips for every kind of writer.
4. InkThinker: InkThinker is written by Virginia writer-editor Kristen King and brings her experience at finding her place as a freelancer to her blog.
5. The Golden Pencil: The Golden Pencil is a blog that caters to freelance writers. Check out their 31 days of freelancing tips for small ways to improve your freelancing skills.
6. Ask Allison: For those wanting to break into the writing profession, this blog is a great resource. Send Allison your questions or read her answers to other reader queries.
7. Writer’s Resource Center: Find all kind of information on writing at the Writer’s Resource Center. Learn how to please editors, market your freelance work and find cheap publishing. There are also job boards for writers and freelancers.
8. Editor’s Ink: Learn about the business of freelance writing with this blog dedicated to freelance writing and editing.
9. The Independent Journalist: The freelance journalist will benefit from this respectable blog associated with the Society of Professional Journalists. The site has a freelancer directory, postings for jobs, and advice for freelancers all over the world.
10. Bad Language: Marketing writer Matthew Stibbe gives advice on blogging, freelancing, PR and even how to ace an interview.
11. Freelance Writing Business Blog: Freelance copywriter Janice King shares her thoughts on business and marketing as well as information on books and materials to help the freelance writer.
12. Write This Moment: Write this Moment is dedicated to providing information on jobs and resources for writers. Get your questions about writing and freelancing answered by the writers of this blog.
13. Inkwell Editorial: Not sure where to start on your freelance writing career? Check out this blog, especially their series on 40 Days to a Successful Freelance Writing Career and great ebook series.
14. Writing for Reason: In this blog you’ll find writing and commentary on freelance writing and marketing.
15. Freelance Writing Tips: Freelance writers Craig and Linda blog about journalism, making great pitches and more at this freelance writing blog.
16. Writers Weekly: Writers Weekly is the highest circulating free e-zine for freelance writers and contains articles on publishing, setting rates, and even fan mail.

Copywriting and Marketing

Learn to sell your freelance services and hone your copywriting skills with a little guidance from these blogs.

1. CopyBlogger: One of the best copywriting sites on the Web, Copyblogger gives great advice on how to create good marketing content, ultimately helping you sell more stuff.
2. Copywriter Underground: Professional copywriter Tom Chandler gives advice and consultation on marketing and how to sell anything.
3. MarCom Writer Blog: Learn all about marketing communications from professional Dianna Huff on this great marketing blog.
4. The Copy Writing Maven: Find tons of great resources on copywriting from the Copywriting Maven including tips on writing great Web content and working with clients.
5. Adventures in Copywriting: Freelance writer Mike gives his thoughts on what it’s like to be a freelancer as well as some humorous insights into the day to day workings of it as well.
6. Michel Fortin: Michel Fortin is a copywriter and consultant and his blog is full of advice on how to become a better marketer and write more persuasively.
7. Writing White Papers: There are tons of copywriters out there, so how can you learn to stand out in the crowd? Start by reading this blog.
8. Ask a Copywriter: Have a question about copywriting you’ve been dying to ask but didn’t know who to consult? Send you question to this blog and finally get the answers you’re looking for.
9. The Write Spot: Freelance copywriter and blogger Ann-Marie Nichols shares her experiences with working on the Web.
10. Micro Persuasion: Marketing is a rapidly changing field due to constantly evolving technologies. Keep abreast of the technical side with this blog by Steve Rubel.
11. Signalwriter: The author of this blog is an incredibly accomplished copywriter and marketing man, so you can learn quite a bit by reading his blog. Who knows, maybe you’ll find something inspirational.
12. The Opinionated Marketers: Get unfiltered opinions on marketing and advertising from three pros in the business on this blog.

Design

Even the best freelance designers can use a little inspiration now and then. Check out these graphic design and illustration blogs to give you a little spark.

1. Coroflot: Here you’ll find guides on how to get design work, what companies are looking for in their designers, and maybe even a place to showcase your portfolio.
2. Design Jump: The design world can be competitive and confusing at times, but this blog aims to give some unique knowledge and insight on how to be successful.
3. Darjan Panic: Learn about typography, photography and boosting your design blog at the personal site and portfolio of Darjan Panic.
4. Top Tut: Not sure how to create the look your client wants? Check out this blog. It’s chock full of tutorials for designers and webmasters.
5. David Airey: Designer David Airey gives advice on this blog about logo design, blogging, dealing with clients and even business cards.
6. Graphic Design Blog: Here you’ll find loads of articles on design, illustration, and advertising specially geared towards freelancers.
7. Graphic Design Forum: At the Graphic Design Forum you’ll not only find lots of tips from fellow graphic designers, but a forum and a library of design articles as well.
8. All About Freelance: This blog is written just for the freelance graphic designer. You’ll find articles on time management, project organization and even a few design tricks you can try.
9. Drawn!: More into illustration than design? Then this blog might be of greater interest to you. Here you’ll find information on the latest and greatest in the illustration and cartooning fields.
10. Designers Who Blog: As the name suggests, this blog, or rather a collection of blogs, is entirely written by designers. You’ll find some quirky content but also some informative stuff as well. If you’re feeling up for it, add your own blog to the mix.
11. Design View: This blog is a collection of articles written by Andy Rutledge. He answers questions about design, and writes about professionalism, deadlines and other issues relevant to freelance design.

Programming and Web Development

What better place to look for programming and Web advice than on the Web? Read up on how to make your freelance business a success.

1. Warren Seen: Freelance software developer Warren blogs about all kinds of coding as well as his advice on programming.
2. Entrepreneurial Geekiness: Being a geek is big business nowadays, and this blog is all about becoming an entrepreneur in the tech market.
3. Programmer Helper: Need a little help with a big project? Check out this blog for programming tips and advice.
4. Carlos on Web: Carlos Velasco is a freelance programmer in the Philippines. Read his articles on reasons why you should become a freelance programmer as well as things you should consider before making the leap.
5. Ben Ramsey: Programmer, author and consultant Ben Ramsey gives his two cents about the latest news in the programming world.
6. Best Practices: Web developers might find some useful advice in this blog, both on freelancing and on a wide variety of programming issues.
7. A List Apart: A List Apart is a great resource for web designers. There are articles on layout, design, process and even on how to get along with other designers.
8. Smashing Magazine: Smashing Magazine, and its blog, are all about providing innovative and useful information to web designers that makes their jobs easier.
9. Design Float: Design float isn’t really a blog in and of itself. It’s an aggregator that brings together the best web design posts.
10. Future of the Web: Having issues with accessibility and making sites user friendly? Take a look at this blog for some tips as well as loads of information on programming issues.
11. Web Worker Daily: Chances are, if you work online, you’ve already heard of this site. But if not, give it a look. Its full of tips to boost your productivity while working on the Internet.

Finance and Business

Freelance financial professionals and other self-employed workers looking for business know-how will benefit from seeing what these blogs have to offer.

1. June Walker: Get tax and financial advice for your freelance business from advisor June Walker. She gives tips to graphic designers, writers, photographers and more about how to manage business finances.
2. Simplify This: Streamline your business with advice from the Simplify This blog, home of the Simplify software, designed to give freelancers a means to invoice and get paid what they deserve.
3. Keeping Nickels: Learning to manage business finances can be complicated for the newbie. Let this blog from a professional accountant set you in the right direction for financial success.
4. The Solo Accountant Reporter: Freelance accountant Jeff Moore gives his insight into issues in forensic accounting and management.
5. Double Ledger: Find tons of information about accounting jobs, news, businesses and software on this accounting-focused blog.
6. Instigator Blog: Whether you’re just starting out in business on your own or you’re a seasoned entrepreneur, you’ll find value in this business blog.
7. Robert Alamos: This blog by Robert Alamos can give you insight and advice on starting and running your own online business, including tips for being successful at freelancing.
8. Biznik: Biznik is a business networking site, and the blog gives information about the program. If you don’t find anything of interest on the Biznik site, check out the member blogs as well.

Photography

Great photography skills aren’t all you need to be a successful photographer–you need business savvy, too. Get advice on both elements of success on these blogs.

1. Pro Photo Business Blog: Stanley Rowin, former president of the American Society of Media Photographers, publishes this page of photo business advice to help you make the most of your freelance career.
2. Dan Heller’s Photography Business Blog: Follow the latest in photography business news with this blog and learn a little bit about your business as well.
3. Photocritic: Get back to the DIY basics of photography with this blog. See photo criticisms or just get tips and ideas on photography you can use to make your work even better.
4. Photo Business News and Forum: This blog focuses intently on the business side of photography. Get a few pointers to help yours get going in the right direction as well as getting the latest information on issues in photography.
5. StockPhoto Talk: Want to sell your photos to stock agencies or even start your own stock photo business? Then check out this blog, dedicated to providing information about news, jobs, and companies working in the stock photo business.
6. PhotoAttorney: Get legal advice and information on protecting your creative works with this attorney’s blog.
7. The Online Photographer: Professional photographer Mike Johnson gives technical and business advice for photographers as well as reviews on cameras and other photography products on this informative blog.
8. Strobist: Strobist is a great resource for photographers who want to learn to work better with flashes and lighting. Improving your skills will help your business in the long run.
9. Digital Photography School: The Digital Photography School blog is another great place to visit if you’re looking for a little inspiration or want to beef up your skill set. Learn about techniques, styles of photography, and even equipment.
10. DIY Photography: For those running their own business, little expenses can add up quickly, especially with pricey photography equipment. Save your business money by embracing the DIY spirit. This blog will let you know how to get things done as cheaply as possible.
11. The Big Picture: Photojournalist and professor Dennis Dunleavy’s blog is a great place for freelance photojournalists to find commentary on technology and visual culture.

Consulting

Learn from other consultants in all different lines of business with these informative blogs.

1. Gautam Ghosh: Gautam Ghosh is an India-based blogging consultant. His blog contains information on HR issues, leadership, training, organization development and social media. Check it out if you want to improve your own blog or help others to improve theirs.
2. Consultant Journal: Thinking about a freelance career as a consultant? The Consultant Journal can help you learn the basics to get started and keep going.
3. Management Consultants’ Blog: Keep up with the latest in consulting news with the Management Consultants’ Blog. Learn about networking online and off and make connections in the field.
4. Law Consulting Blog: Experienced construction law attorney Cordell Parvin gives guidance for young lawyers entering the field and you can learn a little yourself to give consulting advice yourself.
5. Steve Shu’s Blog: Steve Shu, management consultant, talks about his experience consulting as well as management in general and other related issues.
6. The Nonprofit Consultant Blog : For the philanthropically minded, learn how to help the organizations you care about most by being a nonprofit consultant and freelance grant writer with this blog.
7. About.com Consulting Blog: About.com gives you information on how to score consulting jobs and find your niche in the consulting market.

Freelancing and Parenting

Balancing work and family life can be hard working outside of the home and it can be even harder when the line is blurred by working at home. These blogs give some guidance on keeping both parts of your life in sync.

1. Success from the Nest: Learn how to create a successful work at home business in this entertaining and illustrated blog.
2. Freelance Dad: New York-based freelance parenting writer Gary Drevitch shares his expertise on parenting and his commentary on the latest news.
3. Freelance Parent: Moms and freelancers Tamara and Lorna help other freelancing parents maintain a balance between the adult working world and the world of childcare. Find advice on this blog about finding your niche, managing your finances, and finding inspiration.
4. At Home Mom Blog: Freelance writer and blogger Genesis gives advice on how to make your work at home business a success, get organized, and stay productive all while looking after demanding little ones.
5. A Vocational Duality: Sometimes freelancing and motherhood overlap and require a lot of multitasking. Here, blogger Christa posts articles relevant to working from home, parenting and marriage.
6. Dad Balance: Blogger Derek Semmler gives tips and advice for work-at-home Dads who want to find a balance between their career and their family.
7. Work@Home Parents: Working at home, despite the fuzzy slipper appeal, can be a daunting prospect. Get some advice on working, parenting, or even how to manage the stress of the two.
8. Career and Kids: Don’t neglect the best years of your kids’ lives for your work. This blog can help you work in things that mean the most to you, like coaching your child’s team or going on field trips, with your freelance career.
9. Work It: Work It is a great blog for working mothers. Written by several business minded mothers, it can help you strike a balance between work hours and family time.
10. Just Loving Life: Friends Wanda and Paula blog about their work at home marketing business and how they make it work with their busy lives.

General

Some of the best freelance blogs provide information for all fields, not just one. Find job offers, helpful advice, and business help on these blogs.

1. Freelance Switch: Freelance Switch is full of resources for freelancers. Get some great advice on the blog, chat with other freelancers in the forum, use the job posting board to find work, or check out their list of free freelance tools.
2. All Freelance: All Freelance has tons of great articles on every aspect of freelancing from how much to charge to how to keep on task when you’re working at home.
3. Freelance Folder: Freelance Folder is chock full of information for freelancers in every field as well as small business owners. You’ll find tons of useful links, articles and advice on being successful at whatever you’re working towards.
4. Self Employed Blog: Deciding to leave the world of cubicles can be the best decision you ever make, but it can also be a daunting one. Get tips and advice from Eartha on how to make the transition between the two and make your self-employment rewarding.
5. Gizfolio: The main Gizfolio site is a place where businesses and freelancers can post jobs and get work, respectively, but the site also has a blog where you’ll find all kinds of articles with advice on freelancing as well as the occasional competition in which you can showcase your work.
6. Freelancer’s Union: Many freelancers aren’t even aware that there is such a thing as a freelancer’s union, but there is, and it exists to help you. Check out their blog to band with your fellow freelancers and maybe even find some work.
7. The Freelance Pro: The purpose of the Freelance Pro is to help readers learn to be successful and well-respected writers and designers and stop thinking like “employees” and start thinking like their own employers.
8. The Anti 9-to-5 Guide: This blog is primarily directed at women, but men will find some helpful advice here as well. As the title suggests, the blog is dedicated to helping readers make the transition between the cubicle and the freelance lifestyle. If you like what’s the blog, check out the book of the same title as well.
9. Ninja Freelance: This multi-author blog contains numerous articles on helping you become a “ninja” at freelancing. Learn how to get rid of bad clients and what mistakes to avoid.
10. One Man Band: Freelance writer and photographer C.E.H. Wiedel blogs about the trials and tribulations of DIY business.
11. Codswallop: Codswallop helps freelancers learn to make the best use of technology to increase their productivity.
12. The Freelancing Blog: Written by a fellow freelancer, the Freelancing Blog attempts to share the experiences and lessons learned during a freelancing career.
13. Escape from Corporate America: Former long-term corporate employee Pamela Skillings blogs about her experience in quitting her job and going out on her own to pursue her passions. You’ll also get advice on how you can do the same.
14. Freelance Tipster: Get little tips on how to boost your freelance career on this blog.

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吴智勇的博客有个计划，就是通过搜集和翻译，把这55篇文章的中文版都凑齐，方便大家长期阅读。毕竟好文章是需要反复阅读、长久品味的。下面是翻译和原文，括弧中是文章来源，已有译文的用粗体字表示。

博客基础: 新手上路
Blogging Basics: Getting Started
1、你会建立一个有活力的博客吗? (总统博客)
Can You Make a Living Blogging? (Graywolf SEO)

2、新手写博技巧 (总统博客)
Five Beginner’s Blogging Tips (John Chow)

3、开始博客的头七天 (吴智勇的博客)
The First 7 Days of Blogging (Pronet Advertising)

4、放上你的照片 (吴智勇的博客)
Put on Your Game Face (Pronet Advertising)

5、如何宣告一个博客的开始 (吴智勇的博客)
How to “Announce” a Blog (Blog Traffic School)

创建有意义的内容
Building Meaningful Content

6、你的灵感来源——新闻聚合网站(吴智勇的博客)
How to Use Social News Aggregators as a Source for Content Ideas (Dosh Dosh)

7、优秀博客的五个特点(吴智勇的博客)
5 Ways to Building a Better Blog (Pronet Advertising)

8、博客写作与其他写作的区别(吴智勇的博客)
Bring Your A-game to Write for Blogs (Freelance Switch)

9、你从顶级SEO博客那学到了什么? (Graywolf SEO)
What Are You Learning from Leading Edge SEO Bloggers? (Graywolf SEO)

10、好的标题如何得到流量 (Copyblogger)
How Great Headlines Score Traffic (Copyblogger)

11、10个受欢迎的博客标题格式 (吴智勇的博客)
10 Sure-Fire Headline Formulas that Work (Copyblogger)

12、如何度过博客困难期(吴智勇的博客)
Declaring War on Blogger Apathy (ProBlogger)

提高流量与留住读者
Increasing Traffic & Retaining Readers

13、2007如何推广你的博客 (吴智勇的博客)
How to Market Your Blog in 2007 (ProBlogger)

14、提高博客流量的21条策略(吴智勇的博客)
21 Tactics to Increase Blog Traffic (SEOmoz)

15、五步让你的博客与众不同 (吴智勇的博客)
Five Steps to a Truly Unique Blog That Attracts Readers and Revenue (Copyblogger)

16、留住读者的10个方法 (吴智勇的博客)
10 Simple Ways to Retain Blog Readership (Matt Huggins)

17、56个获得浏览量的方法 (无聊小站)
How to Get Traffic for Your Blog (Seth Godin)

18、提高你的RSS读者订阅10个有效的方法 (博客联盟)
10 Effective Ways to Get More Blog Subscribers (Copyblogger)

19、如何提高博客的粘性 (Blogging Tips)
How to Develop “Stickyness” to Your Blog (Blogging Tips)

20、提高RSS订阅数和MyBlogLog成员的方法 (Dosh Dosh)
A Very Simple Way to Increase Your RSS Subscribers & MyBlogLog Community Members (Dosh Dosh)

链接诱饵、搜索引擎优化与社会化网络
Linkbaiting, SEO, & Social Networks

21、链接的12种类型和获取方法(吴智勇的博客)
12 Different Types of Links and How to Get Them (Stuntdubl)

22、增加反向链接的101个方法 (点石互动)
101 Ways to Build Links in 2006 (SEOBook)

23、增加反向链接的66个方法2007版(吴智勇的博客)
66 Ways to Build Links in 2007 (Brandon Hopkins)

24、受到其他博客关注 vs 出现在Digg首页 (Digital Inspiration)
Getting Noticed by A-list Bloggers vs. Getting on Digg Front Pages (Digital Inspiration)

25、你会Digg这个标题吗?(吴智勇的博客)
Do You Digg This Headline? (Copyblogger)

26、过多小图标将分散读者注意力(吴智勇的博客)
Why Too Many Little Icons Can Easily Distract Your Visitors (Pronet Advertising)

27、如何不依靠搜索引擎获得博客流量 (吴智勇的博客)
How to Generate Targeted Site Traffic Without Search Engines (Scoreboard Media Group)

28、链接诱饵，关于我死亡的报道实属谣传 (Graywolf SEO)
Linkbait, Reports of My Death Are Greatly Exagerated (Graywolf SEO)

29、SEO Advice: 链接诱饵的概念与制造方法 (Matt Cutts)
SEO Advice: Linkbait and Linkbaiting (Matt Cutts)

30、博客SEO基础 (总统博客)
Blogging SEO Basics (Matt Huggins)

31、博客的搜索引擎优化 (ProBlogger)
Search Engine Optimization for Blogs (ProBlogger)

32、博客SEO的8个原则 (吴智勇的博客)
8 Simple SEO Tips for Blogs (JohnTP)

33、获得博客流量的简单方法(吴智勇的博客)
How to Enhance Your Blog’s SEO and Attract Relevant Traffic in One Easy Step (Technosailor)

34、你的文章为Digg准备好了吗? (Copyblogger)
Is it OK to Write for Digg? (Copyblogger)

35、逃离Google补充材料(吴智勇的博客)
Get Your Blog Out of the Google Supplemental Index (Not So Boring Life)

建立一个交流平台
Building a Community

36、提高博客参与度的5个方法 (Matt Huggins)
5 Simple Ways to Encourage Blog Participation (Matt Huggins)

37、10 个让Blog 可以获得更多回复的技巧(吴智勇的博客)
10 Techniques to Get More Comments on Your Blog (ProBlogger)

38、快速增加评论的10个方法(吴智勇的博客)
10 Quick Methods to Increase Blog Comments (Legal Andrew)

39、能增加你的博客评论的5个WordPress插件 (WesleyBlog)
Top 5 WordPress Plugins That Help Increase Comments (JohnTP)

博客盈利
Blog Monetization

40、优化AdSense Units的8个技巧 (Daily Blog Tips)
8 Tips to Optimize AdSense Units (Daily Blog Tips)

41、Google AdSense的秘密 (Graywolf SEO)
Google AdSense Tips, Tricks, and Secrets (Graywolf SEO)

42、不宜使用Adsense的博客话题(吴智勇的博客)
Why AdSense is Not Suitable for All Blog Topics (ProBlogger)

43、博客盈利的12种选择(吴智勇的博客)
Make Money from Your Blog (Matt Huggins)

44、快速提高联盟下线的6个博客策略 (Dosh Dosh)
Six Powerful Blog Strategies that will Rapidly Increase Your Affiliate Referrals (Dosh Dosh)

45、使用网站联盟 的10个技巧 (ProBlogger)
10 Tips for Using Affiliate Programs on Your Blog (ProBlogger)

46、10招提高你博客的广告吸引力 (总统博客)
10 Ways to Make Your Blog More Attractive to Advertisers (ProBlogger)

其他的建议和忠告
Miscellaneous Blogging Advice

47、实现每天3000个访问量和2200个RSS订阅所必学的27课 (kivik:在路上)
27 Lessons Learned on the Way to 3000 Visits a Day and 2200 RSS Subscribers (Pick the Brain)

48、打造优秀博客的 10 个建议 (网谈)
10 Ways to Become a Better Blogger (TechRepublic)

49、101步让你成为一个优秀的博客 (吴智勇的博客)
101 Steps to Becoming a Better Blogger (LifeHack.org)

50、博客的5个致命伤 (吴智勇的博客)
The 5 Deadly Sins of Blogging (Pronet Advertising)

51、Blogging应该避免的10个错误 (风言疯语之IT罗盘)
10 Blogging Mistakes to Avoid (John Chow)

52、博客像恋爱的10个理由 (吴智勇的博客)
10 Reasons Why Blogging is Like Dating (Romance Tracker)

53、Britney Spears教你的6个博客课程 (Kumiko’s Cash Quest)
6 Lessons Britney Spears Can Teach You About Blogging (Kumiko’s Cash Quest)

54、你所理解的博客样式是错误的 (Pearsonified)
Why Everything You Think You Know About Blog Architecture is Wrong (Pearsonified)

55、我沉迷于查看博客状态，请帮助我！ (吴智勇的博客)
Help! I’m Addicted to Checking My Blog’s Stats! (ProBlogger)

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