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 […]

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 […]

25

May

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 […]

18

May

There are times when a writer may be behind on a project or is suffering from writer’s block and  having a hard time getting the project done. Something like this may warrant a little white lie to get a bit more time while not angering the client. These are the desperate measures  writers take in […]