By Erica Lynn: In July of 2014 I decided it was now or never. It wasn’t the right time to start a freelance writing career, but sometimes the hardest part is just starting. For years I had worked a full-time…
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By Katliegh Merrier: Freelance writers have stressful jobs at times. Tight deadlines, grumpy editors, picky clients, and rejections can all leave even the most experienced writers a bit frazzled. On top of this, there are plenty of discrepancies on how…
Despite the gazillions of freelance writing opportunities online, the number of eager writers jockeying and bidding for them can make them seem few and far between. So where’s an eager new writer to look in order to start earning more…
If you’re just starting out as a new freelance writer online (or maybe returning to the freelance world after a break) you may feel your lack of experience, contacts and recent clips is a serious drawback. The answer is to…
This is a guest post by Jamila Mustapha. A deadline’s approaching. There’s a ton of work to complete. There are ideas to come of up with and guest posts to write… but your writing creativity seems to have deserted you. You’ve…
This is a guest post by Karen Martínez. Starting any new business venture is hard work. Add a day job to the equation and you’re looking at a few sleepless nights and some busy weekends. If you want to start a…
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…
[feature_box style=”7″ only_advanced=”There are no title options for the choosen style” alignment=”center”] This week, it’s my pleasure to introduce guest blogger Chris from Better Blog Traffic. Whether you’ve got your own blog or you’re blogging for clients, Chris is about…
[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…