A Q&A Resource for Freelance Writers
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You’ve made the leap by quitting your full-time job, and you’re fully committed to going freelance. You’ve done your research, taken a course or two, and you’re pitching your heart out. But, the hours turn into days, and the days turn into weeks. You still haven’t gotten that great paying gig that you hear so many other writers gushing over, … Read more
It’s deadline day. Your writing project is due in 5 hours and you’ve not done much. You feel guilty you’ve squandered a lot of time before. You look at the ticking clock and ask yourself one sobering question, “how come I’m always procrastinating parts of my work?” It’s not the first time nor is it the fifth time. Or perhaps you’ve been … Read more
It’s hard to know where to begin as a professional writer. You simultaneously want to build a professional website, create samples and pitch for jobs. It can feel overwhelming deciding where to start. As a freelancer you simultaneously want to build a professional website, create samples and pitch for jobs. What to choose first? You might be … Read more
In September 2015, when Twitter disabled their share counts; there were mixed reactions from bloggers, freelancers as well as top influencers. Top industry experts like Jay Baer, showed their angst towards Twitter’s decision. A few weeks later, Twitter released a statement explaining the reasons why they removed the share counts. As Twitter … Read more
You've dreamed of freelancing, but there are so many things to plan for when you start a business plan. How will you find loyal clients? What about doing the books? How will you even begin? Most people never leave the dreaded corporate world because they wind up in a never-ending loop of, "analysis paralysis." Most people never end up leaving … Read more
You chose to start a career or side hustle in freelance writing because you like writing. But sometimes, when you start writing for money and to build your business, the thing you love suddenly feels more complicated. You double guess your content, your tone, and your facts. Your writing speed slows, and so do your ideas. You feel … Read more
If you’re a stay-at-home parent and feel like you rarely have a quiet moment to think, keep reading. Many of you have been there, your baby is napping and your toddler is watching a show. You’re finally making progress with freelancing, and the ideas are flowing. All of a sudden, “Mom! I’m hungry!” Not too big of a deal, you get them a snack and … Read more
One of the most important things to do as a budding writer is to choose your area of specialization, commonly called a freelance writing niche. You might be tempted to be a jack of all trades so that you can serve multiple clients or engage many kinds of readers. However, whether you are an aspiring freelance writer or blogger, you will … Read more
