to another publisher, here or overseas, if this is consistent with the terms of any licences you have granted. You can tweak old articles for repeat use and sales. You can syndicate your work between papers (in New Zealand this usually only works if it's between papers in the same publishing group). Again by ensuring you have been clear in writing about what rights you are licensing, no publisher can be surprised. Don't "work for hire" Remember: as a freelancer you start out with economic ownership of everything you produce independently. Don't "work for hire" and don't give away your rights. By owning your work, YOU are able to exploit it and are better placed to make a go of the "going rate."