As your career with freelancing progresses, you will come across a few types of clients and you will have to learn how to deal with them. I have outlined them below. The Critic This one is never happy with anything you write. This customer wants constant rewrites, edits, and drafts. After the first few […]
You may be a person who is already comfortable online and you may already be making money online as well. But perhaps you need a little more money? Maybe you have a decent salary but you’d like to get a bit extra on the side without too much stress or hassle? Here are ten ways […]
My mom and friends constantly ask me why I do what I do. They don’t understand my desire to do this freelance writing thing. It’s often unpredictable, and there are times when I am completely stuck on a story or topic. Commonly known as writer’s block. I do it because I love to write […]
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 […]
Being a freelance writer takes commitment and a willingness to adapt your lifestyle to accommodate writing into your daily routine. Writing needs to become a habit, a daily ritual, a personal challenge and the ability to be selfish with your time. Many online and offline writers find themselves getting stuck with their assignments, blogs, novels […]
You may or may not have a natural talent for writing. It may be easy for you to put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard and produce something entertaining and informative in half an hour. Does that mean you’re any good? You might think so but what if somebody else disagrees? Are you prepared […]
First, a disclaimer; I am a relatively new freelance writer. Therefore please do not expect any life altering revelations in the following article. My intention here is to encourage you to write. Yes, I am sure you are reading this because you already do write, or have an interest in writing, but perhaps you will […]
So, how are you doing? Are you having a productive day or you progressing slowly with your writing assignment or blog? Do you feel frustrated that the ideas are just not coming in and your head feels like a bowl of jelly, a great glutinous mass of nothing substantial? Are you having difficulty […]
Writing should be a fun and uplifting experience and not a chore. It’s the actual business of first sitting down and beginning that is the daunting task. Whether you write for a living, part time or full time, it is important to find the space and time to write. Where you write will enable […]
I woke up this morning and after enjoying a comfortable extra hour in bed, unburdened by a 9 to 5 job, I began to write, dressing gown and pajama attired and cup of tea in hand. It’s not easy being a freelance writer but it does offer flexibility and I don’t have to wear a […]