A Q&A Resource for Freelance Writers
Want to learn how to stay sane and motivated as a freelance writer? Discover answers to your questions here.
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
You’ve made the leap by quitting your full-time job, and you’re fully committed to going freelance. You’ve done your research, taken a course or two, and you’re pitching your heart out. But, the hours turn into days, and the days turn into weeks. You still haven’t gotten that great paying gig that you hear so many other writers gushing over, … Read more
It’s deadline day. Your writing project is due in 5 hours and you’ve not done much. You feel guilty you’ve squandered a lot of time before. You look at the ticking clock and ask yourself one sobering question, “how come I’m always procrastinating parts of my work?” It’s not the first time nor is it the fifth time. Or perhaps you’ve been … Read more
You've dreamed of freelancing, but there are so many things to plan for when you start a business plan. How will you find loyal clients? What about doing the books? How will you even begin? Most people never leave the dreaded corporate world because they wind up in a never-ending loop of, "analysis paralysis." Most people never end up leaving … Read more
You chose to start a career or side hustle in freelance writing because you like writing. But sometimes, when you start writing for money and to build your business, the thing you love suddenly feels more complicated. You double guess your content, your tone, and your facts. Your writing speed slows, and so do your ideas. You feel … Read more
The clocks have turned back an hour, the days are becoming shorter, and there’s frost in the air. Are you finding that the changing of the seasons is making you more irritable than it rationally should? Are you exhausted even though you think you got enough sleep last night? Are you finding it hard to get up and go to work or to carry out your … Read more
Although spending time alone is healthy, it doesn’t always feel like it when you work from home. Studies show that loneliness and isolation can threaten our health and wellbeing to the same degree as cigarettes, obesity, and excess alcohol. They also found that feelings of loneliness trigger activity in the same areas of the brain associated … Read more
