After the popularity of the post, 5 TED Talks for Writing Inspiration, this week I’ve been doing some more watching, sifting and compiling. Among all those inspirational and educational TED talks, I’ve selected the ones that speak most to freelancers and entrepreneurs…
Category: Be a Better Freelancer
I was 29 when I quit my job to become a freelance writer online. Something that sets me apart from my friends, siblings and peers is that I quite like getting older. Don’t get me wrong – I’m as nostalgic…
I try not to read or watch the news too much. I have a limited intake of current affairs after a week-long experiment (inspired by Tim Ferriss’ 4-Hour Work Week) gradually turned into my normal way of life. I try not…
By Karen Martínez As freelance writers, we often read about finding a niche. The pros tell us it’s a crucial part of success. Having a freelance writing niche, they say, can save you time when reaching out to clients. You’ll…
By Erika Volk Writing for hours on end can be a wholly exhausting experience. Brain fog, distraction and feeling physically tired are just a few of the undesirable side effects of too much time in front of the keyboard. As all too…
When you first start out on this journey, writing online is all you want to do. You dream of a life where you work from home (or anywhere) and swap the daily commute and office politics for afternoons with your…
Perhaps a post on the best websites for writers will be a bit of a contentious issue. Many people may be expecting to find a list of freelance writing gig sites like Upwork. Sorry to disappoint. This is more the result…
(Or How McDonald’s Hamburgers and Snowballs Can Help You Achieve The Success You Crave) If you want to learn how to start a writing career – a proper writing career where you become so successful you quit everything else you…
[feature_box style=”18″ title=”About the author:” alignment=”center”] Lisa Finn has 15 years’ experience as a freelance writer. Only not consecutively. She took a few years off to kiss scraped knees, shuttle her kids to park dates and build forts in the…
Getting a freelance writing job is nice. Know what’s better? Getting a freelance writing client – and therefore consistent, regular work. If you feel you’re a good writer who’s doing everything right, but you’re just not getting quality freelance writing…