A Q&A Resource for Freelance Writers
Have a question about how to manage your freelance writing business? Learn how here.
I’m not a numbers person. So the first time I had to complete my tax return as a freelancer, I was stumped. It was a lot more complicated than when I was a salaried employee. The first time I had to complete my tax return as a freelancer, I was stumped. It was a lot more complicated than when I was a salaried employee. I also learned that I … Read more
You’ve decided you want to be a freelancer and start on all the work. You’ve built your website, joined the job boards, applied for jobs, pitched, written guest posts, and even landed a client. How do you expand your business, while managing any new clients you land, and ensuring the quality of your work is at a high standard? But what … Read more
If you want to take a vacation from your normal job, you simply request the time off and you're either granted or denied that span of time. Your tasks get passed off to someone else, and mapping out the logistics is someone else's problem. When you're a freelancer, you have the perks of being your own boss. The last thing you want to do is … 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
As a freelancer, job boards can be frustrating. There are thousands of other aspiring freelancers watching the boards and applying to all the same jobs. So, how do you land the freelance gigs if you are one in a thousand people applying? Learning how to network is a skill that will provide you with a lot higher return on your time invested in … 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
While there are a plethora of tips and tools for new freelance writers to hone their skills and build their portfolio, it can be easy to neglect the back-end duties that will be required of you when managing your own business. The non-billable tasks can turn into a massive time suck if you’re not intentional and focused in this area. The … Read more
