A Q&A Resource for Freelance Writers
Being a freelancer is great. You set your own hours, and you don't have to brave a long commute. You can manage your time however works for you. But there are negatives. The pressure of hustling to score new gigs, the deadlines, and the isolation can all take a toll on your health if you let it. The pressure of hustling to score new gigs, the … Read more
When I was finally forced into fully focusing on my freelance writing career because my salaried job was eliminated in a corporate restructuring, I couldn't launch my website for over three weeks because I am a perfectionist. Perfectionism can really hamper your ability to even get started with your freelance writing business. Perfectionism can … Read more
When it comes to selling your services and expertise, how much should you charge? Price too low and you can't put food on the table. Price too high and a client you might want to work with may go elsewhere. How much should you charge? Price too low and you can't put food on the table. Price too high and a client you might want to work with may … Read more
After working hard to create content for your freelancing business and build your personal brand, it is time to look for ways to create additional sources of income as well as alternative lead generation sources. Re-packaging your content can be an excellent way to reach a wider audience and increase visibility, breathing new life into the … Read more
You knew you were born to be a writer. So, you leaped into freelancing. But it’s been harder than you thought it would be. Being a good writer isn’t enough; you’re an entrepreneur now. You looked at all the right freelancing forums and job boards. You’ve niched down. You follow Neil Patel religiously. And you pitch. And you pitch. And … Read more
“Employ your time in improving yourself by other men’s writings so that you shall come easily by what others have labored hard for.” – Socrates Are you a freelance writer? Recent studies reveal that roughly a quarter (24%) of Americans don’t read books. How are your reading habits? Your answer might be. Yes, I read quite often. Apart from … Read more
Freelancers have a very difficult task ahead of them. Not only do they have to create entertaining content that manages to catch the eye of the average skimmer, but they have to please the client making sure the content aligns to their goals and vision. Often, they are required to break it down for the layman, while discussing a very complex … Read more
Writers want to write. Creating and managing a website detracts from writing. I understand some writers embrace technology and already have a website, but for other writers, the technical side is daunting and complicated. For some writers, developing a website seems intimidating and even unnecessary. Sure, it may only take an hour to set up a … Read more
