13 hours agoFreelance Writer: 5 Tips Anyone Can Use To Become A Top-Tier WriterYou’re a freelance writer, and you’re unhappy with your clients. Perhaps you share the sentiments of the writer who told me: “I’m sick to death of them, they just won’t pay more!” Her clients turned out to be tiny businesses with tiny budgets; they truly couldn’t afford higher rates. …Freelance Writing3 min read
Nov 11, 2020Content Creator: 3 Ways To Add Value To Your Content (And Sell More)You’re a freelance writer, so you’re a content creator. This year, I’ve received many questions from freelancers who find that it’s hard to maintain a good living from their content creation efforts. It’s no longer enough to provide well-written articles and web content. …Content Marketing3 min read
Aug 25, 2020Get Paid To Write A Book: How To Get Ideas For Salable BooksWant to get paid to write a book? If you’re thinking “I can’t write fiction”, that’s OK. Over the past couple of years, fiction ghostwriting has taken off, BUT there are many opportunities and gigs for nonfiction authors too. Let’s begin at the beginning. With buyers. When authors consider nonfiction…Writing Tips4 min read
Mar 17, 2020How To Outline Your Writing: 3 Easy Tricks You Need TodayWish you knew how to outline your writing? Whenever I use the word “outline” to my students, I know a couple of people in the group will sigh and look as if they wish they were somewhere else. Anywhere else. To eliminate the panic, I suggest to my students that…Writing Tips3 min read
Feb 16, 2020How To Solve Your Writing Challenges With The Ten-Minute SolutionMy student sounded close to tears. “Writing is hard. Why did I ever think I could write for a living? It’s no use — my deadline’s tomorrow, but I couldn’t finish this project even if I had another month to do it.” If you’ve felt like this, take heart. You’re…Writing5 min read
Feb 14, 2020The Hidden Freelance Clients You’re (Probably) IgnoringAre you a freelance writer, designer, or other creative? You may be ignoring your best source of clients. The gig economy is huge, but if you’re a creative professional, you may be missing some of the benefits. And income. According to Gallup, “over one-third of US workers (36%) participate in…Freelance3 min read
Feb 12, 2020How To Make Writing Fun And Kill Creative Anxiety ForeverWriting takes a weird kind of courage because you’re battling yourself. Fear makes you feel like a fool. In my early years of writing, I’d sit at my typewriter with sweaty palms and tears rolling down my face. Why was I panicked? There was nothing to be afraid of. My…Creativity5 min read
Feb 10, 2020Write! Easy Writing Strategies You Can Use TodayWhatever kind of writing you do: whether you’re a freelance writer, blogger, or author, you need strategies to help you to complete projects competently and well. After some 40 years of writing, I’ve been thinking about easy writing strategies I’ve found profitable over the years. …Writing4 min read
Feb 8, 2020Win A Great Freelance Writing Job In An Hour (Even If You’re Struggling)Over the past 20 years, I’ve maintained several blogs to help writers. The most common message I receive is: “how do I get good freelance writing jobs?” Many of these messages are over 1,000 words. Here’s the gist of my reply: You can write. Your message proves it. Put yourself…Freelancing4 min read
Dec 14, 2019Freelance Your Way From Blah To Bliss“I’m bored. I think I’ll look for a full-time job,” my student told me. She’s been freelancing for five years. I mentored “Jill” in 2018. Just a few months ago she called me on fire with excitement. She’d signed up a big new client on a 12-month retainer. …Freelancing4 min read
