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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

20

Apr

The life of freelance writers can be tough. You are usually looking for work, worrying about paying the bills and hoping your clients are happy with your work. On top of this stress you will often have those that will say annoying and insulting things to you.   At least you don’t have to get […]

06

Apr

There are many reasons why working from home is great, but many times people don’t realize some of the disadvantages. They are not generally enough to deter one from working form home, but they can be an issue at times.   Distractions This is one of the number one issues for many that work from […]

26

Feb

There are many ways to communicate effectively via email. But there is a bit of subtlety involved, and to help with that, here are ten methods to ensure proper email etiquette.   Keep it simple Most people tend to scan their emails, but if yours is short and simple, it will more than likely get […]

23

Feb

You’ve submitted your online writing job and you are looking forward to seeing it and bragging to your friends about being published, then you receive a message requesting revisions. Don’t panic! As writers, we can sometimes feel defensive or wonder what could possibly be wrong with our work, especially when we work very hard to […]

19

Feb

We have all been newbies at some point in our lives, and as such we often make mistakes, this is normal and to be expected. Here are a few mistakes that fresh freelance writers make:   Not Setting Regular Office Hours Many freelance writers starting out think because they are freelance they don’t have to […]

09

Feb

As a new freelance writer, you may believe a number of myths that we will debunk today, so you, as a newbie will know what to expect.   Myth #1 You have to have a journalism or writing degree. This is simply not true, with the demand for online content, provided you can write well […]

29

Jan

There are several ways to maximize your productivity in writing. To be truly productive can sometimes be difficult for beginners as well as seasoned professionals. Here are a few hacks that will help you improve your productivity.   Create a personal   ritual or habit If you sit down everyday at the same time with your […]