Want to increase your blog traffic, get on your favorite influencers’ radar, and position yourself as a thought leader in your industry? Um, yeah. Of course you do. But how? We’ve got the (relatively simple) answer: Create an epic content roundup. What’s a content...
Sometimes it seems like your emails to editors go into a black hole, never to be seen or heard from again. When you do finally catch an editor’s ear, it’s so important to make the right moves to develop a good rapport. Once you’ve worked with an editor a few times,...
If you’ve ever dreamed of getting a book deal, don’t be dissuaded by the talk about how no major house is publishing debut fiction anymore, or that you need insider contacts to get published. I got a deal with a top publisher within a year of starting my novel. With...
Do you work on freelancing projects that take more than a month to complete? As longer projects become a more significant part of my freelance workload, I’m rethinking how I track my income against my monthly earning goals. Here are my February numbers: Completed...
So, you’ve invested in all the right writing tools, and The Elements of Style has a permanent spot on your desk. You know how to write the perfect pitch. But when it comes to growing your freelance writing career, it’s time to take it up a notch. That’s right. I mean...
We review ebooks, courses and tools for writers, so you can make good decisions about how to invest in your writing career. Course: Secrets of a 6-Figure Upworker About the creator: Danny Margulies is a long-time sales guy, but a relatively new freelancer. When he...
Do you ever sit down to write for a couple of hours, only to find yourself with only a paragraph or two to show for it? It’s really easy to get distracted, especially if your work involves online research. One link leads to another and another and … oh look, a cute...
Is the life of a digital nomad even possible? Is it real? Yes. No. Over eight years I’ve lived in four different countries, hopping between the United States, England, New Zealand, Australia and, now, Germany. The only reason I’m able to do this is because my work is...
As a writer, your salary may depend on the number of articles you can get published, as well as the the number of words in your articles. To make the most money possible, you need to establish a process that will allow you to write as many high-quality articles or...
Hey, will you write this blog post for free? If you’ve ever been asked this question, You’re probably rolling your eyes and groaning, “No, not again!” As writers and creatives, we’re often advised against working for free — to know our worth and not accept...
