07

Jun

Many freelance writers have a set number of targets to accomplish each week. In a good week targets will be met. In a bad week any number of pressures can reduce the chances of goals being met. Family, friends and other work commitments can narrow the opportunities to write effectively. Writing can be rushed to […]

16

Feb

When we receive a new article writing job, sometimes we are so eager to do the job we may forget to edit for grammar. It happens, but here are ten tips to help you improve your grammar.   Practise makes perfect The more you write, the better you get, as you keep practising and get […]

29

Aug

Disaster struck this week when my MacBook malfunctioned! As the inner workings of the computer ceased to work, many pages of creative writing and feature articles that were not backed up disappeared. Ironically, a pop up reminding me to back up my work had appeared earlier that day but typically I made a mental note […]

18

Aug

Many people go to work each day with a set number of goals in mind. Likely these goals are set by an employer or a job description of targets that the worker needs to attain before the day or week is out. Failure to meet these targets and adhere to the job description will affect […]

04

Aug

Sometimes we lose motivation to write. It can be very annoying, especially when there is a deadline to meet. Its possible the longer your motivation escapes you the more guilty you feel at not writing anything. You are not alone. Life is designed to make us feel tired. Circumstance dictates our mood state. Any number […]

21

Jul

So you want to be a freelance writer? Great. However, do you have the skills and commitment required? Consider the following and decide if this is the path for you:   Writing skills  You may have some great ideas and a passion to write about a specific subject matter. Many other people do too. It […]

17

Jul

Without being in possession of a time machine, we cannot predict the future. It is unlikely that  we have the knowledge to build a time machine either and there are currently no courses or manuals telling  how to. However imagine yourself when you were younger. Consider that younger, probably smaller version of yourself, and what […]

10

Jun

You definitely have a favorite writer that you admire and look up to. Perhaps it is a great novelist, an elegant blog writer, or an intrepid and adventurous journalist. You read their work with awe. You love the author’s ability to drag you into an imaginary world of immensely creative fiction. Is it the blog […]

03

Jun

It is easy to become a lazy freelance writer. You need to set a number of goals each week, avoiding too much flexibility, and creating realistic working hours. You might want to be a well-known writer, possibly crave a little fame, and want some financial incentive for your penmanship. However if you don’t add a […]

10

Sep

Article writing seems simple for a writer who  is yet to get into serious freelance writing. You discover how serious a business it is when a client rejects your work or you end up with  countless revisions.  Irresponsible article writing  spells out doom for your freelancing career and if you are to salvage  your honor […]