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Glossary of Freelance Writing Terms

Jargon? Who me? Here's a list of some terms thrown around in the freelance writing world.
Billable hours
Billable hours
Biz Tech Writing
biz tech writing
Byline
Definition of byline. What is a byline, when do you get one, and where will you see it?
Call For Submissions
Call for submissions, definition
Contract
Contract
Contributor's Page
What is a contributors page?
Copy
Define copy, what exactly do we mean when we say copy?
Copywriting
Copywriting, the definition of copywriting, what is copywriting?
Courtesy Copy
What is a courtesy copy, definition of a courtesy copy.
Editorial calendar
What is an editorial calendar?
Fact Checker
What's a fact checker? What do they do? Who uses fact checkers?
Freelance Writer
Definition of a freelance writer
Genre
Genre
In House Writer - What's An In House Writer?
In house writer defined. What is it? Who hires in house writers?
Kill Fee
What is a kill fee- definition of a kill fee.
Ghostwriter - What's a Ghostwriter?
What's a ghostwriter? Definition of a ghostwriter.
Pitch Letter
Definition of a pitch letter.
On Spec - What Does On Spec Mean?
The meaning of on spec.
Query Letter
Definition of a query letter
Portfolio
Definition of a portfolio.
Primary Source
Definition and examples of a primary source.
Press Release - What Is a Press Release
Definition of a press release.
Tear Sheet
What is a tear sheet? Definition for freelance writers.
Tagline - What Is a Tagline?
Definition of a tagline. Is it better than a byline? What's the difference?
SEO - What Is SEO?
SEO is defined with writers in mind.
Writers Guidelines
What are the writer's guidelines? Where can I find them?

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