Want to see your question on freelance writing answered right here? Leave a comment below or contact me! This might be an oddly straightforward question but it's something I get asked quite a bit, albeit usually in more roundabout ways. Many people still associate freelancing with making big bucks because they simply don't know enough … Continue reading Answering Your Burning Questions about Freelance Writing: “How much do you make?”
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Answering Your Burning Questions about Freelance Writing: “Where Do I Start?”
Do you know what it takes to be a freelance writer? Over the past several weeks, I've put out a plethora of posts on freelance writing—everything from platforms to essential tools to landing gigs. But now that we've covered the basics and I've seen how many people are interested in this topic, I want to … Continue reading Answering Your Burning Questions about Freelance Writing: “Where Do I Start?”
Don’t Panic: What to Do (and Not Do) When You Can’t Find a Gig
We've all been there. It's the start of the mouth, you've just finished a huge project, and ahead...the void. AKA nothing. No jobs lined up, no clients interested. No work! So you search. And search. And search... And maybe it's just the time of year or maybe you've drawn the short end of the stick, … Continue reading Don’t Panic: What to Do (and Not Do) When You Can’t Find a Gig
The 5 Habits of Highly Productive Freelancers
Anyone ever heard of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People? Going through college in the education field, it was a book that came up a lot. I had professors who were downright obsessed with this book. I've never read it, but I do know the "7 habits." All of that to say: this post … Continue reading The 5 Habits of Highly Productive Freelancers
How to Plan a Productive Week as a Freelance Writer
Just about any job requires some planning for the week ahead, but as a freelance writer, planning must be a part of your weekly routine. With deadlines looming, client meetings scheduled throughout the week, and all the other responsibilities that come with freelancing, it can be overwhelming to manage it all on your own. But … Continue reading How to Plan a Productive Week as a Freelance Writer
Why Paying for Writing Courses May Not Be Worth It
You're stuck in a rut. Maybe you're a freelancer looking for the way forward or a fiction writer who's majorly blocked and can't finish your story. Maybe you're something in between. What do you do? Search the internet for answers, of course! And what do you find? ... Courses that cost thousands of dollars. At … Continue reading Why Paying for Writing Courses May Not Be Worth It
Don’t Waste Time Applying to Freelance Jobs
Let's be clear here. You should apply for jobs as a freelance writer if you want work. What you get out of freelancing is what you put into it, after all! But you shouldn't fall into the trap of wasting time applying to tens of jobs and only getting a few replies. Sound familiar? This … Continue reading Don’t Waste Time Applying to Freelance Jobs
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