Update 3/15/2019: Removed one video that's no longer available. They say the hardest part of doing anything is getting started. And that's definitely true for writing. Once you find yourself writing, you've already overcome the greatest obstacle. A lot of new writers...
Many people assume that freelance writers only have to deal with writing. They think we spend all day every day sitting in coffee shops, coming up with new ideas and working on the next great American novel. Sadly, that isn't the whole picture. Of course, as a...
They say that once you stop learning, you start dying. Or at least that's what Einstein says. And I would have to agree. As freelancers we have the opportunity and the obligation to always keep learning. We have to research new topics that we write about. We try to...
Imposter syndrome is a huge issue for many people branching out on their own, especially for freelance writers. Imposter syndrome, a term coined in 1978, is defined as "phoniness in people who believe that they are not intelligent, capable or creative despite evidence...
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Decided to get into freelance writing? Congratulations! If you're anything like me when I first started, you're probably feeling a little bit overwhelmed and underprepared. Don't worry. As long as you've got a passion for writing, the skills to back it up and an...
Everyone and their dog seems to have a podcast these days. But despite the saturated market, there are quite a few quality podcasts. Especially for freelance writers. When you need a break from emailing clients, researching article topics or working on your first...
I’ve been side-hustling as a freelance writer since before side hustles were a thing. As I described in my post on working from home, I’ve written from pretty much every location possible. Often, those various locations were necessitated by the fact that writing...
In my 10+ years as a freelance web content writer, I’ve worked in just about every location imaginable. I’ve worked from home in six different houses - one of which involved converting an unheated walk-in closet into my workspace (most, thankfully, have had enough...
When it comes to being a better writer, there's so much information out there - so much, in fact, that it can be hard to digest. And even if you're able to get through it all, not all of the writing advice available is that good. So if you’re looking for tips on how...