In order to stay on top of your freelancing game, you need to battle burnout. I love what I do. I feel extremely lucky and blessed to be able to freelance write from home, earning a living for my family. However, even though I love to write, and I write about topics of interest to …
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The best way to improve your writing is to practice. But it’s not the only path to faster writing. Let’s take a look at some of my favorite strategies. I’m constantly asked how I write so fast. While I’d like to say that there is a magic secret to writing quickly, the truth is that …
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One of the most difficult aspects of freelancing is trying to put a dollar amount on what you’re worth. Here are some thoughts on setting freelance rates. Note: This was one of my earliest posts on this site. I’ve had a few people recently ask questions, so I’ve decided to dust it off, update it, …
Looking for a little help when it comes to finding a writer’s guide to success? The folks over at OnBlastBlog.com put together this massive — useful — infographic to help you with your writing efforts. When it comes to writing, there are a few tips and tricks that can help you enjoy more success as …
Even if you don’t normally write fiction, you can benefit when you participate in NaNoWriMo. Welcome to November! As a writer, there is no way to avoid NaNoWriMo in November. As a freelancer — and a fairly uncreative writer at that — I don’t usually get excited about NaNoWrio. I did participate in NaNoWriMo once and even …
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After a few months of craziness, and trying to figure out what to do with myself, I’m getting back to my online freelance writing videos. Since my last video, I’ve discovered Periscope. I’ll use Periscope for a weekly writing tip every Wednesday right around 12:45 pm Eastern. At least that’s the plan. My first tip …
