Five Books That Helped Me Become a Full-Time Freelance Writer
I’ve been freelancing for over 20 years now, so these are not all the newest and latest books, but most of them are fairly timeless. While technology has advanced, and
7 Essential Books for Fiction Writers
We talk a lot about freelance writing here at the blog, but as many of you know, I’m also a fiction writer who has published the occasional award-winning short story,
The Three Rules That Underpin My Freelance Writing Business
I’m not much of a rule-follower. I like to experiment, do my own thing, go my own way, and generally take a few risks. But there are a few rules
Four Common Pieces of Writing Advice That Don’t Go Far Enough
These are four of the most frequently repeated pieces of writing advice. After over two decades working as a freelance writer, I can assure you they don’t go far enough.
Holiday Gifts For Writers
Yep it’s that time of year again. Time to buy the writer, author, or storyteller in your life the perfect gift. If you’re a writer yourself (or perhaps a writing
3 Self-Paced Online Courses For Freelance Writers
There are a ton of online courses for freelance writers out there. Feel free to research every single one. If you want to save yourself some research time, however, consider
Four Potential Freelance Writing Gigs and How to Get Them
There are many different types of writing you may want to try as you build your freelance writing business. Running your own business as a freelance writer gives you the
How Much Do Freelance Writers Charge?
There’s no easy way to set rates as a freelance writer, but this infographic (shared here with kind permission from its creator, Ashley Cummings) digs into what, and how, other
Five Pitfalls of Writing for Pay and How to Avoid Them
I’ve been writing for pay for over two decades now. I haven’t always made a living from it, but I’ve made some money, every year, for over 20 years. These
Four Things You Should Do Before You Write A Book
Whether you’re writing a non-fiction book, a novel or a collection of essays, here are four things I advise you to do, before you start the process of actually writing.
