by Trudy Rankin | Apr 24, 2025 | Rates, Money, and Negotiation
You didn’t start your writing business to become a spreadsheet sorcerer. But here we are—juggling client work, admin chaos, and wondering, “Am I even charging enough?”That question haunts most freelancers. One of the most empowering moves you can...
by Trudy Rankin | Apr 17, 2025 | Find Paid Opportunities
Still wasting hours hunting for publications that might take your pitch?This week, I tested how well AI (ahem, ChatGPT) can help freelance writers like us dig up the right clients—faster. Turns out, it’s not perfect… but it’s definitely faster than falling down...
by Trudy Rankin | Apr 16, 2025 | Pitching and Editors
And save yourself some time and tedium Let’s face it—researching potential writing clients can feel like trying to find your glasses when they’re sitting right on top of your head. It’s tedious, time-consuming, and sometimes ridiculously frustrating....
by Trudy Rankin | Apr 10, 2025 | AI for Writers
If you’re anything like me (and I know you are), your time, energy, and attention are limited. So why spend them on clients who drain you, don’t pay well, or don’t value your expertise? That’s where AI comes in—not for writing or brainstorming, but for making...
by Trudy Rankin | Apr 4, 2025 | Pitching and Editors
Let’s be honest: the writing world is always changing, but lately the change feels… sharper. More pointed. More personal. Many talented writers have already lost work—sometimes overnight—as budgets shrink and clients turn to AI or cheaper alternatives. If that’s been...
