Category: Starting Out

How Can I Practice Self Care As a Freelancer?

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.

How Do I Approach Freelancing As a Marathon and Not a Sprint?

I have tried both in my life – marathons and sprints.

Given, the sprint was forced on me by my 8th grade track coach and the marathon was a half marathon.

But still, I understand the difference between the two. One takes force and the other takes stamina.

How Do I Get Started Freelancing as a Stay At Home Parent?

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 then carry on.

Five minutes later….”Mom! I’m sick of this show! I want a new one!” You sigh and switch the show but then?

Can a Freelance Writing Niche Make Me a Better Writer?

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 struggle to find the content and motivation to put together an excellent piece for just about every topic on the planet.

What Mistakes Do Freelancers Make When Submitting Articles?

Did you know when you create an article for a client, you should only spend 50% of your time actually writing?

You might be losing potential clients because you’re too focused on getting words on the screen. Maybe you think that great authors use long words and flowery sentences. Or you don’t bother learning about images because that’s a graphic designer’s job.

Why is Freelance Writing A Great Side Hustle?

Do you go to work wishing you didn’t have to endure one more day listening to your demanding boss?

Or, are you a stay-at-home mom drowning in tea parties and fort building, hoping to have some adult interaction?

Why not become a freelance writer? The demand for writers is expected to grow 6% between 2010 and 2020.

What Are the Pros and Cons of Being a Freelance Writer?

It’s a fantastic time to be a freelance writer.

In the last 10 years there has been a 300% increase in hiring writers and it’s continuing to rise.

How Can Freelancers Stay Healthy While Sitting All Day?

As a freelancer you sit all day I bet.

From your bed to the kitchen table to have breakfast, then maybe to the couch for some laptop emailing and maybe off to your day job where you…sit.