I’ve been coming across some really interesting and helpful articles this week. More than usual, I’ve found some prime information through places like LinkedIn and Twitter. In fact, I’m considering writing a post about how social networking has influenced what I read online, so keep an eye out for that in the near future.

Now on to the Weekend Reading list. As usual, please feel free to leave a comment letting me know what you liked, found useful or felt was a waste of your time. And don’t forget to leave comments at the original site if you’re so inclined.

The Biz

• Become an expert: Steps to becoming a freelance expert on any topic
• Beat the recession: Five writer job and market resources to recession proof your career
• Join a conversation on indemnification clauses: How Do You Handle Indemnification Clauses?
• Writer tools for free: 5 Free Online Tools for Writers
• Avoid rejection with these tips: 15 Reasons Your Idea got Rejected
• Simple self-promotion: Intro to Social Networking: Simple Ways to Promote Yourself Online
• Take a chance with new projects: Diversification for Freelance Writers
• How NOT to keep a client: What Should Your Freelance Client Do?
• To “friend” or not to “friend”: Connecting with Editors on Social Media

The Writing Life

• Get more done: Organize Your Day – Plan the Night Before
• A year in the life of a freelancer: Musings from the Past Year of Freelancing
• Build your confidence: Putting Confidence in Your Writing
• Check in with your writing goals: Writer Mama Success Rhythms: April 2009 Tips

Writing in General

• Help a writer out: The all-important query
• Strengthen your writing: Follow these Rules for Stronger Writing
• Ask yourself some questions: 10 Best Ways to Harness the Power of Questions

Thanks for reading and have a great weekend!