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.
How to Find Legitimate Freelance Writing Opportunities
There are many scams online, including the occasional freelance writing scam. Some unscrupulous publications will charge you a ‘reading fee’ or submission fee, with no intention of publishing you. Others
Tips For Creating An Ebook or Other Digital Product
Now is the perfect time to create an ebook, or other digital product. Not only will it keep you occupied as you shelter in place, and keep your mind off
Questions To Ask Yourself Before Setting Your Freelance Writing Rates
Judging by my inbox, there’s a lot of confusion out there in the writing community when it comes to setting your freelance writing rates. There’s a fine balance between what
Using Medium To Promote Your Blog And Your Writing
If you’re unfamiliar with Medium, it’s a platform that allows you to post your writing, access a pretty impressive built-in audience (Medium has around 100 million monthly readers), and earn
The One Vital Key to Being Consistently Creative
If you’re an artist, a writer, a photographer, a designer, an inventor, or a creative person of any kind, there’s one thing that can enhance your life and work beyond
How to Pay Yourself a Salary as a Freelancer
This has been a crazy week, as I got a ton of freelance work completed and sent off, posted some new articles over at Medium, and updated my Amazon Influencer
4 Ways Freelance Writers Can Inspire Confidence in Their Clients
Making the decision to hire a freelance writer or content creator can be a difficult one, especially for a small business owner or solopreneur. They are paying you, someone they’ve
The Ten Income Streams That Contribute To My ‘Freelance Writing’ Business
The key to success in the gig economy is still under dispute. Some people think it’s specialisation, which is basically the art of doing one thing exceptionally well. If you’re
