How To Make A Difference With Your Writing
Sometimes the pen really is mightier than the sword. Not every writer is a social justice warrior, and not all of us feel the need to use our writing to
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.
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
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
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
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
