A Q&A Resource for Freelance Writers
Have a question about how to manage your freelance writing business? Learn how here.
So, you’ve been working on a writing task for a client, not everything has gone to plan and now you’ve come to the heart-sinking realization that you’re going to miss the deadline. Maybe you misjudged the scope of the project? Perhaps you had a family emergency and had to leave town for a couple of days? Or, it might be that you simply … Read more
When most freelance writers get started, they don’t often think about the legal side of things. Well, at least I know I didn’t. But the thing is, you’re a business now. You should treat yourself like one. This means, getting things in writing. Why Freelance Writers Need Contracts Contracts can be scary things. But they can also be worth their … Read more
As writers in this electronic environment, we run the risk of our words being republished without our permission and/or passed off as the work of someone else. The benefit of our environment, though, is that there are targeted ways of fighting back. If your blogs are ever re-blogged elsewhere without your permission or your writing has been … Read more
I'm going to be dead honest with you. Running a blog is tough work. Sometimes I ask myself why I ever started a blog. Yet when you're just dipping your feet in the water, it seems like every freelance writer has a blog and that it's some sort of "right of passage" or the only way to land clients. That's simply not true. For a long time, I … Read more
Imagine a stranger approaches you with a smile, extends his hand, and says, “Hi, Sir. Want to date?” Nevermind the fact that you’re actually a ma’am, thank you very much. Although the stranger seems nice, you’d probably eye him suspiciously, say no, and run away, right? This situation is strangely similar to the way many guest bloggers … Read more
Client: You did an excellent job. Thanks for your immense dedication. Writer: Glad to be of help. Client: I’ve another project that I plan to start in a few days, let’s discuss it as soon as I get free. Writer: Sure, let me know when you’re available to talk about it. Just one more thing; how soon can I get the testimonial for the project … Read more
When setting your freelance writing rates, it's tough to decide where to set them and how to set them. There are three ways you can charge clients. You can charge per-word. This means the more you write, the more you get paid. You can charge per hour. The more time it takes you, the more you’ll get paid. You can charge a flat fee. No … Read more
Do you have a freelance writer website? If you just started creating one, it can be a confusing process. You're already pulling out your hair trying to figure this whole design thing out. On top of that, you have to decide what type of content to include. With so many things going on at once, it's easy to forget something. You don't have to … Read more
