Most freelance writers share the same major goal — to make more money. The reality is many freelancers are seriously struggling to make a go of running their own business. They have a hard time finding quality clients, and as a result, they end up turning to...
I’ll just come out and say it: As a professional writer, editor and content manager, I can’t work — no, I can’t live — without Google Docs. If you too are a fan, you get it. If not, here’s the quick elevator pitch: Google Docs makes writing, sharing and collaborating...
Are you a freelancer who spends time writing on sites like Textbroker, Writer Access, Fiverr, or even Upwork? If so, you might want to grab this free ebook our friends at the Freelance Writers Den are giving away right now. It’s called Quit the Content Mills: 6...
What are the most lucrative freelance writing niches? Common guesses might be website copy, direct response or celebrity ghostwriting. But time for money, I’d bet longform content at least belongs in the top three. By longform content, I’m specifically talking about...
Is there a better feeling in the world than writing “The End” in your manuscript? It’s a moment to be celebrated: you’ve done it. You’ve written and completed an entire book. Not everyone can say they have. But you’re not finished. No, not even after you wrap up your...
When it comes to freelance writing, there is a lot of well-meaning advice out there. And for the most part, that’s a good thing. Assuming you have an internet connection and a laptop, you have all the resources you need at your fingertips. You can learn how to pick a...
As a freelance writer, a reliable (and affordable) task management tool is a game-changer, and Trello and Asana are two of the most popular options out there. It’s easy to see why: They both offer robust free products. But which one is better? If you’re struggling to...
You’re a writer and your words are important — but are they enough? Online, it’s tough to keep readers’ interest. They have lots of distractions at their fingertips, plus reading on their device is tiring. An attention-grabbing image can draw them in. If you’re...
When you start writing your story, how long does it take you to come up with character names? Choosing the perfect name for your protagonist and antagonist can take ages, especially when you’re not sure how to start. I’ve been there. After wasting days staring at a...
Whether you’re a freelancer, a blogger, a fiction writer or anything in between, we could all use a little company on the sometimes lonely road known as the writing life. Maybe you just got your first offer to ghostwrite a book and have no idea what to charge. Maybe...
