Month: November 2019

What’s Your Best Freelance Writing Rate?

Posted on November 20, 2019 by lwidmer

That title alone probably causes more than a little agita for freelance writers. It still does for me. In fact, I’d say most freelancers struggle on occasion with what to charge a client. That’s normal. What isn’t normal is what I’ve seen online when writers ask each other the “What should I charge?” question. Some […]

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4 Biggest Marketing Mistakes, Uncovered

Posted on November 12, 2019 by lwidmer

When you cruise social media, you see some pretty weird stuff. I’m talking about business stuff mainly. There’s plenty of other weird stuff, but business stuff — specifically, how people are presenting themselves and their businesses — makes for some head-scratching moments. Maybe it’s the hashtags I follow, but lately, I’m seeing some appeals/advertisements/begging that […]

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This Dirty Little Secret is Killing Your Freelance Writing Career

Posted on November 5, 2019 by lwidmer

There’s a good chance that if you’re a struggling freelance writer who’s been lamenting your inability to kickstart your freelance writing career, this post will blow your mind. There’s an equally good chance you won’t believe a word of it, either. And that’s okay. Just know that it’s your funeral. I’ve been doing this freelance […]

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