This info comes from my subscription to an online news release service. I get nothing in return. This is just a way to help you increase your writing income, if you want to. Mind you, the site is promoting a writing conference, which you're free to decline, but the tips are worth the read.  (Let's see if HubPages lets me do this, eh??)

How Ten of America's Top Writers Keep the Money Flowing In

#1: Stop Billing by the Hour: "Pricing projects by a fixed fee, not by the hour, increases your chances of landing the job. Don't say, 'My fee to write your e-newsletter is $75 per hour.' Say, 'My fee to write your e-newsletter is $800.'"--Steve Slaunwhite, author of "Start & Run a Copywriting Business."

#2: Write About Your Target Industry: "Identify some of the biggest names in your target industry. Interview a few of them, create a great article and shop it to a few major online or offline publications. The free press will help you gain exposure and be read by an audience of prospective clients. Plus, the experts will be happy to help you again in the future."--Michael A. Stelzner, author of "Writing White Papers."

#3: Stay Top of Mind by Keeping in Touch With Clients: "It doesn't matter how good a job you did for a client before. When even a little time has passed, if you're out of sight, you're out of mind. Pick a way to stay in touch--by phone, personal email, newsletters or social media. Doing so may even remind clients they need to get started on a project--and they'll call you."--Casey Hibbard, author of "Stories That Sell."

#4: Leverage Social Media Marketing: "In this age of Google and social media, your prospects are even more distracted, cynical about sales messages and rightly motivated by their own self-interest. Make your promotional content brief, attractive and to the point. Always offer significant value before asking for anything. When making a request, frame the action as a way for the prospect to get even more benefits."--Chris Garrett, co-author of "ProBlogger."

#5: Ask for Referrals From People You Know: "Whether or not you're new to freelance copywriting, approaching people you already know about your freelance business, such as previous employers, is always the best place to start prospecting. These folks know and trust you. Even if they can't hire you, they're usually more than willing to introduce you to those who can."--Ed Gandia, author of "Stop Wishing and Start Earning."

Click here now to read writer marketing tips #6 - 10 from Peter Bowerman, Marcia Yudkin, Pete Savage, Chris Marlow and Nick Usborne.