12

Sep

Over seven years into freelance writing, I realise there are too many things I have learnt the hard way, some after incurring heavy losses and almost giving up on my goals. Most if not all newbies come into writing with an array of misinformation and misconceptions about freelance writing. Experience is not always the best […]

11

Aug

As a freelance writer, I cannot count the number of times people have asked me what I ‘really’ do. It’s definitely one of the most annoying questions most people get asked when their line of work is not the ordinary. People will often ask you what your ‘real job’ is without realising that the music, […]

20

Jul

There a few traits that makes people great freelance writers. Some are innate and others are acquired. Today we  outline a few to encourage new writers to stay the course.   Perseverance This is one can be acquired, but it is most often something that comes from within, because the reality is that you will […]

06

Jul

You started freelance writing to get away from the routine of everyday life right? Are you currently feeling burned out, and like you cannot possibly support yourself full time? Don’t worry, this is a common dilemma.Here are ten ways to stop yourself from giving up on your dream of being a successful, full time, freelance […]

29

Jun

You’ve been tasked with all the content writing for a website and you want it to look good, be compelling and worthy of repeat business. This can feel a bit overwhelming, but if you follow these 8 steps, it should be a piece of cake.   Research Do your due diligence and get the information […]

22

Jun

Many people want to transition to freelancing and leave the office behind. Many of them envision a beautiful future of easy paychecks, and writing from the beach with their computers and no responsibilities. This is definitely not the case! Let’s compare some of the differences between freelance work and full time work.   Steady income […]

15

Jun

If you’re starting out as a freelance writer and you want to do some online writing gigs, here are seven ways to  help ensure you keep your day job whilst doing so. Scheduling Try to make sure you can do your writing assignments during a time you don’t have to work; it makes a huge […]

08

Jun

Everyday, more and more people decide to take a chance and do something to earn money freelancing. Whether their goals are to earn a full time living or simply to have extra on the side, here are 13 tips to help newbie freelancers.   Write everyday This will naturally help you to improve your writing […]

04

Jun

It is understandable for one to be doubtful when getting into a new area of work and most new freelance writers have many questions about freelance writing. Today we answer the most frequent of them so that you do not have to keep wondering anymore.   What is Freelance Writing? Simply put, freelance writing is […]

01

Jun

Writer’s block. Two words that can fill any freelance writer with dread. If you have had this happen or are afraid of it happening, here are five ways to move through it.   Research Often, if you do the research for a topic, the ideas will start to come and the story or article will […]