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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

19

Jan

Does technical writing sound difficult or tough to you? It won’t be if you break it down into a series of easy to do and understand tips. Technical writing is a bit more complicated than the usual content writing. It requires a bit of structure and it is very analytical. Here is a great way […]

26

Nov

Isn’t life interesting that people who have office jobs  wish they could work from home while those who work from home wish they had an office?  Where do you prefer to work from? Home or office? Many people will choose ‘home’ without wasting time but soon enough, they realise that working from home is not […]

07

Oct

Creativity comes in many different forms. The artist paints, the musician composes, the writer writes.   To be able to create something from scratch is a joy. You become the god of your own creation. Personally, I enjoy listening to a piece of classical music that transports me to another realm. I take great pleasure […]

16

Sep

Many freelance writers juggle several projects at a time. For example, I have a set number of pieces I want to accomplish this week. This includes completing my articles for Falcon Writers;  reviewing a novel for a publishing company; contributing articles for several websites; and if I get the time, continue work on my novel […]

04

Sep

Many freelance writers lose sight of why they started writing in the first place. Writing to a deadline, completing assignments and forever pitching ideas to magazine and website editors can become a stressful experience. Then there is the competition from other writers bidding for the same piece on sites such as ‘Upwork’ and the writer […]

21

Aug

Have you ever written to an editor of a publication and not received a reply? You may consider it  rude. You have something to offer them and yet they are allowing a potential creative genius to slip through their nets. You brush yourself down, burn a copy of their magazine and move on to the […]

29

Jun

The world sucks. War, famine, poverty, injustice and inequality are some of the reasons why. And that isn’t including other important issues such as chocolate bars getting smaller and more expensive, reality television taking over the airwaves, Facebook changing the way we communicate and the ongoing mystery of the disappearance of the bumble bee! Yes, […]