Even though I missed it last week, there was a good conversation going on Michelle Garrett’s Twitter #FreelanceChat. The topic turned to niche writing. It’s a common discussion point among writers because it’s a common problem. Should I niche or should I generalize? And like most discussions on the topic, the Twitter conversation split pretty…
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Niche Writing: Spreading Your Niche Net Wider
When the world locked down last year, how did your freelance writing business hold up? If you are a niche writer — someone who works in a specialized topic area — the answer depends on your particular niche, doesn’t it? If you are a travel writer, you had to look elsewhere for work in many…
Avoiding the Freelance Niche Fad
I love fresh perspectives. That’s why I search for freelance blogs pretty regularly. Unfortunately, I rarely come across a freelance blog. Instead, I see the same advice: How to Start Freelance Writing 10 Tips for New Freelancers How to Start Making Money Freelance Writing How to Launch Your Freelance Writing Career The obvious keyword stuffing…
The Most Profitable Freelance Writing Niche
I saw something on Twitter yesterday that made me click. It was a blog post promising the most profitable freelance writing niches right now. I read through the list. Uh huh. Some of them I agreed with. But all of them sounded limiting. I won’t fault the blogger for pointing out what in essence is…
Using a Mini-Niche to Rock Your Freelance Writing Success
What I’m listening to: Changed the Locks by Lucinda Williams Writers, it’s time to stop moaning about not having a niche. Okay, so you don’t want one, you say. You don’t need one, you insist. And you know what? You could be right. So why a post about niches then? Because at some point, you’re…