A Q&A Resource for Freelance Writers
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
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
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Freelance writing is by far the best way to make money real quick. There’s a problem though: Today, it’s not easy to break through freelance writing like it used to be five years ago – strategies that worked before may not work for you today. And that’s why you need to take a different approach if you’re serious about succeeding with your … Read more
Amy Poehler. Tina Fey. Steve Carrell. Chris Farley. What do these renowned comedians have to do with your freelance business? Amy Poehler. Tina Fey. Steve Carrell. Chris Farley. What do these renowned comedians have to do with your freelance business? They're all students of the art of improv. So, how could taking an improv class help you … Read more
