Comments on: Freelance Writer’s Guide to Internet Research

By: Wikipedia, Encyclopedia Britannica, and Freelance Writers — Productive Writers

Wikipedia, Encyclopedia Britannica, and Freelance Writers — Productive Writers — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:19:40 +0000

[…] John Soares on March 29, 2012 Tweet Freelance writers doing research on the Internet often turn to Wikipedia to get started. Recently the Encylopedia Britannica, the 32-volume print […]

By: Freelance Writer’s Guide to Library Research — Productive Writers

Freelance Writer’s Guide to Library Research — Productive Writers — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 07:21:13 +0000

[…] and newspaper articles, or for writing projects they’re doing for business clients. True, freelance writers can do research the Internet, but sometimes important information just isn’t there and — gasp! — you’ll […]

By: John Soares

John Soares — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:50:39 +0000

In reply to antonette. Glad this post helped so much. Sometimes just learning one small trick can make a big difference.

By: antonette

antonette — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 02:25:20 +0000

I have been searching for a post like this. I never really quite understood why sometimes, searching seems to be a lot of trouble no matter how good my keyword is. But, you have enlightened me with HOW to do it effectively. The use of AND when you want both of your keywords to be in the article is my favorite and I actually tried it before I comment on this.

By: John Soares

John Soares — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:59:50 +0000

In reply to Pinar Tarhan. I rarely use other search engines. Probably 99.9% of my searches are on Google. Knowing the methods for narrowing your search is crucial and saves lots of time.

By: How to Write Faster: 12 Top Tips for Freelance Writers — Productive Writers

How to Write Faster: 12 Top Tips for Freelance Writers — Productive Writers — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:13:35 +0000

[…] Many freelance writers have an unfortunate tendency to research topics far beyond the point where they are still finding useful material. Don’t be one of those writers. Be smart about what you need to know and find it as efficiently as possible. You can always do a bit more research if you get to a point in your writing where you feel it’s necessary. (See best techniques for freelance writers doing research on the Internet here.) […]

By: Pinar Tarhan

Pinar Tarhan — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 14:44:12 +0000

This was also one of my favorite sections in your book. Internet search can drive you crazy, especially if you are after something very specific and google refuses to understand you, and/or shows results from 2008!

I use these tips, but I do forget using other search engines. Damn, Google:) It has become so much of a habit…

By: Trish Jones

Trish Jones — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 02:41:40 +0000

Freelance writing is not easy because you have to do some things that others cannot…This is to make your writing very inspirational and motivating too…

By: lizbeth

lizbeth — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 06:17:08 +0000

Great post. I’ve learn much from it. Besides, I always turn to wikipedia if I have some doubts.

By: Steve@Internet Lifestyle

Steve@Internet Lifestyle — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 15:07:31 +0000

John,

Some great tips man! As great as the internet is sometimes finding, “just the right” information can be like hunting for a needle in a haystack (buried under 1,000 more haystacks)

Your tips are wonderful for narrowing down that search!