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You sit down at your desk, open up your client management software and take a deep breath… of exhaustion. You have a laundry list of writing to get done for multiple projects that all happen to be due back-to-back. You immediately review your first project on the list, and get to work on getting it done. Research, outlining, writing, … Read more
“A good writer will always find it very hard to fill a single page. A bad writer will always find it easy.”- Aubrey Kalitera You’ve pitched story after story to newspapers and magazines. You’ve sold your soul to try and land clients. You’ve pushed out countless query letters and letters of introduction… and nothing. No feature article in Forbes … Read more
Are you considering a career change as a freelance writer? Do you read about all of these writers who have made it work and were able to quit their 9-to-5 jobs? Do you totally envy them? Don’t worry, I’m right there with you and I’m going to tell you what it was like when I first started out. The first time I heard that it was actually … Read more
As a freelance writer, it can be all too easy to find yourself spending hours chained to your desk. One of the big perks of being freelance is the ability to set your hours and take as many breaks as you need but in reality, it doesn’t always work out like this. This can quickly lead to burnout and a whole heap of other health issues that could … Read more
Technology is a vital part of any successful freelancer’s career. Learning about all of the different tech you will encounter and use may seem intimidating, but knowledge is power! Familiarizing yourself with a few key concepts will help you run your freelance business more efficiently and with confidence. Technology is a vital part of any … Read more
If you want to be a professional copywriter and write for a living, there are plenty of possibilities for you online. However, if you want to make more money as a freelance writer and gain more recognition, you should pick the right freelance writing niche. In this post, I will explain what I mean by a “right niche” and how to find the perfect one … Read more
Whether you’re just getting started, or have been freelance writing for awhile, sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference between the real deal, and a scam. Something may seem like a great opportunity, but is really just an individual or company trying to find the best deal on freelance writing talent. But pitching takes time, and writing even … Read more
Absolutely not. This question is a self-limiting belief, which we'll unpack in a bit. But, who are you to tell me that I can write? Well, who are you to tell yourself that you can't? Freelance Writing is for Everyone With one caveat: you have to really, really want it. Notice, I didn't say that you have to be a good writer. Nor did I say … Read more
