Month: October 2017

Client Language Warning Flags

Posted on October 27, 2017 by lwidmer

Sometimes the blog posts practically write themselves. Like when I get calls and emails from people looking for writers, for content, for freebies, for … fill in the blank. In most cases, anyone can see quickly how you’re about to be used (not hired — used), how this kind of “offer” for “exposure” will not benefit […]

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The Ultimate Freelance Writing Career Template

Posted on October 23, 2017 by lwidmer

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 […]

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How to Change Your Freelance Writing Landscape

Posted on October 18, 2017 by lwidmer

What I’m listening to: Tupelo Honey by Van Morrison It’s been a week — a good one so far. Still, it’s not been without its head-shaking moments. If you’ve not noticed, there’s a bit of a movement swelling called #MeToo in which women are trying to raise awareness regarding sexual harassment/assault by tweeting or sharing […]

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4 Assumptions That Hurt Your Freelance Writing Career

Posted on October 9, 2017 by lwidmer

What I’m listening to: Entitlement by Jack White Finally, a rest. This is my week away from the computer, away from email, and away from work. Every year, it seems my time off gets kicked further down the road, and this year it was nearly jeopardized by yet more work coming in. However, I did […]

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Free Advice Friday: Your Freelance Clients, Prospected

Posted on October 6, 2017 by lwidmer

What I’m listening to: Song #3 by Stone Sour One of the toughest things I had to learn as a freelancer wasn’t how to do the job. It wasn’t how to run a business, how to market, or even how to chase invoices. The toughest thing about freelance writing is finding clients. Actually, it’s more […]

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Are You Freelancing with an Employee Mindset?

Posted on October 3, 2017 by lwidmer

What I’m listening to: Backyard Skulls by Frightened Rabbit This week will be better. It has to be. I spent all last week pushing through projects and deadlines and working ahead so that I could take a slower pace this week. And I am. I have work and I will get things done, but I […]

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