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
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
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
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
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
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
