Seems like everyone is working from home right now. Even as people start venturing back into offices, there are plenty of people still trying to get it all done, but with the distractions of home life interfering. We need things to make life and work a little easier to integrate. It’s been about a year…
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13+ Essential (Free) Courses for Freelance Writers
It’s mid-July. You’re probably sitting there, post-4th slump, wondering what to do with the little bit of spare time between projects. How about learning something new? Right now? For free? What you’ll find on the list — plenty of free content from some of the top universities. Even podcasts (plenty of those) so you can…
Top Marketing Posts of 2017
What I’m listening to: One Thing Leads to Another by The Fixx ‘Tis the season for work to dwindle and this writer to finally give herself permission to walk away. I’m doing that with this post. I’m taking a break from posting new things until possibly the new year. My dad is in rapid decline….
The Ultimate Freelance Writing Career Template
Last week a reader asked the question we’ve all heard or asked in some form or another — What specifically does one need to do to make a living as a freelance writer? Shawn, this post is for you. It’s actually for all freelance writers who find themselves stuck in a low-paying rut, in an…
Goal Planning Worksheets for Freelance Writers
By Jennifer Mattern In my last post on the necessity of change, I mentioned quarterly evaluations as a good way to take stock of your current situation so you can figure out what you need to change over the next few months. I also promised you a worksheet or two to help you do this….
101 (New) Free Freelance Writer Resources
Welcome to Writers Worth Month 2017! In 2008, it was one day I decided to set aside: May 16th. I asked fellow bloggers to spread the word and help other writers say no to low-paying jobs and yes to owning their value. Then Paula Hendrickson suggested a week because, as she reasoned, a day was…
31 Days of Freelancing: Permission to Continue
What I’m listening to: Wild Thing by Tone Loc (Oh yes. I am.) This is it — our last day of 2106. I hope this year was good to you. Every year has its ups and downs, but we manage to come out of it relatively unscathed. I hope in terms of your freelance writing…
31 Days of #Freelancing: Snippets of Wisdom
What I’m listening to: Happy by Pharrell Williams Down to the wire with this year, aren’t we? For our last Friday of the year, I wanted to leave you with some snippets to move forward with. You’ve spent this month with me (and I appreciate the company) looking at singular ways to improve results for…
31 Days of Freelancing: Networking the Right Way
What I’m listening to: Little Lion Man by Mumford & Sons Just before the holidays, I received a follower notice on Twitter. I looked at the guy’s profile and thought he sounded like an interesting person to follow, so I reciprocated. Big mistake. Within an hour or so, I received a message, which I suspect…
31 Days of Freelancing: The Year-End Evaluation
What I’m listening to: Picture of Health by We Were Promised Jetpacks Happy birthday to my mama! She’s a youthful 81 today, and I’m only sorry I’m not with her to celebrate. That happens soon. Besides, we threw her a massive surprise birthday bash last year, and I think she’s still recovering from it. On…