Plus, what being love bombed *doesn’t* say about you. — When you enter into a new relationship, it can all feel so exciting. Maybe you’ve been single for a while. Maybe you’ve dated people who mistreated you or made you feel unimportant. Regardless, getting positive attention from others feels nice — that’s certainly a normal thing to experience. But here’s…

Plus all the other info you need to know to succeed. — Finding paid writing opportunities isn’t super hard…once you know where to look. I share them weekly in a newsletter, Sonia Weiser has an incredible newsletter full of them, and Twitter is usually popping with editors seeking pitches. The hard part is this: knowing which publications are worth writing for. Are…

I wish I learned these earlier. Here’s why and how they can help you. — In my relationships and research about dating, I’ve learned a lot. I’ve learned I have an anxious attachment style. I’ve learned I tend to “floodlight” other people — aka, spill my trauma early on — because I’m scared I’ll be “too much” for someone. I’ve learned your worth doesn’t lie…

In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. — Sexual violence is terrifyingly common, affecting 81 percent of women and 43 percent of men (the percent of nonbinary people isn’t listed). But did you know bi people are at a higher risk than people of other sexual orientations? Yep. While 35 percent of heterosexual women and 44 percent of…

It’s 14 pages (and allows you to ask me questions directly) — Not having as much success on Medium as you’d like to? I’m Ashley, a Medium top writer who’s been featured on the site and currently has over 14,200 followers. I want to help with my new guide! Here’s more about what makes me credible: I’ve been published multiple times in some of Medium’s biggest publications, such as…

These pubs don’t require you to live in the U.S.! Here’s how to pitch them and how much money you can make. — As a writer, I’m very privileged to be living in the United States. I’ve heard how hard it can be to write for and get paid by some publications when you live in other countries, which is unfair and a shame. To help, I wanted to share some publications that…

I wish I knew about these issues and how to avoid them sooner. — When I started freelance writing almost two years ago, I felt like I had no one to learn from. I had close friends, yes, and great journalism professors; however, to my knowledge, they’ve never freelanced full-time. I started the journey on my own, which was fine. I had passion to…

How to fight off imposter syndrome, save time, and create quality content — Starting this off with the Ben Franklin quote “Time is money” feels a bit cliche, but freelance writers know how true it is. Time we spend researching X or finding a source for Y is time we’d rather spend writing, pitching new ideas, or chasing invoices. …

These fiction and mystery books will have you hooked from beginning to end. — As a book lover, I’d argue that one of the best surprises is reading a book and realizing it’s so intriguing, you can’t stop turning the pages. I’ve started books that were over 500 pages long — which is a bit much for me — and finished them in no…