Published inThe Startup·PinnedMember-onlyHow I Made $10,016 in October FreelancingWithout selling courses or doing the blogging grind. — In September 2017, I wrote a post about how I made $6500 that month as a full-time freelance writer. Freelancing: Show Me the Money! How exactly I made $6500 this monthmedium.com In that post, I shared my breakdown of how I made that money and what kinds of work and clients I had to get there. Two years later, in October 2019…Freelancing6 min readFreelancing6 min read
Feb 29, 2024Member-onlyAll of the writing, freelancing, entrepreneurship posts you’ve been looking for in one placeWrite Out Loud — it’s a pretty great resource. — Hello! I started my own publication a couple of years ago and then sort of…forgot about it. Oops! But I just went through ALL of my hundreds of Medium posts from the beginning of 2017 through today and put every singe relevant post in my publication, Write Out Loud. …Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
Published inWrite Out Loud·Feb 27, 2024Member-onlyIs Blogging Still Relevant in 2024?As brands, digital media, and social media continue to evolve, one question that keeps coming up is whether blogging is still relevant in today. With the rise of video content, social media platforms, and other forms of engagement, some might try to argue that blogging has lost (some?) its significance. …Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Feb 2, 2024Member-onlyWhy I (mostly) Stopped FreelancingAnd why I am no longer building my business. — I’ve shared my journey and story before, but I want to talk about the evolution of my writing and editing career and where I am today. In 2016, I turned 30 and looked at my career — almost 10 full years in sales and marketing. It didn’t fulfill me but…Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Published inWrite Out Loud·Dec 18, 2023Member-onlyThe Power of Blogging: Why Every Business Should Invest in Original ContentShould your business have a blog? Absolutely. — Businesses are constantly seeking new and innovative ways to connect with their audience. And blogging is a powerful tool that has truly become a cornerstone of online marketing strategies. Beyond being a popular thing to do right now, having a blog and consistently producing original content offers tons of benefits…Entrepreneurship4 min readEntrepreneurship4 min read
Published inWrite Out Loud·Nov 27, 2023Member-onlyWhat is the Difference Between a Freelancer and an Agency?Whether you’re an individual looking for clients or a company looking to hire someone, it can be confusing to know who is the best fit for your needs. In this post, I’m diving into what the definitions, what kind of projects might be better suited for each, and the pros…Freelancing6 min readFreelancing6 min read
Oct 30, 2023Member-onlyExploring My Feminine SideI smell so freaking good. — I don’t know that I’d call my young and adult self a full-on tomboy, but I have always been a jeans-and-t-shirt, no-daily-makeup gal. I never actively ignored or disliked feminine things. I happily wore dresses to nice events and was super excited about picking out my prom dress and getting…Personal Development6 min readPersonal Development6 min read
Oct 23, 2023Member-onlyThe Power of Om: How Meditation Helped Me Through a Mental Health CrisisGuest post by Liz Wegerer — Liz Wegerer is a successful full-time freelance writer who splits her time between Seattle, Washington and Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean. In her multi-decade career, she’s helped clients across a variety of industries with copywriting and long-form content to amplify their voices and educate readers. Liz is an advocate for mental health…Mental Health8 min readMental Health8 min read
Published inWrite Out Loud·Oct 5, 2023Member-onlyYes, You Should Write That Book — Here’s WhyStop waiting, start writing. — Have you been thinking about writing a book? Or starting a blog? Or putting together a website? Are you one of the many, many people who have a great idea but either have no clue where to start, don’t have the time, or think it’s just too hard? You’re definitely…Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Sep 26, 2023Member-onlyTaskmaster Is PerfectionThe idea for Taskmaster was originally created by Alex Horne for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2010. It was later developed and picked up by the Dave channel and series 1 premiered in the UK in 2015. It started airing on Channel 4 in 2019. It is currently in its…Review4 min readReview4 min read