Month: January 2022

How to Vet that Freelance Gig

Posted on January 24, 2022 by lwidmer

A friend of mine called me last week. She had an inquiry about a writing gig and, on the surface, that sucker sounded great. The dilemma — the client needed someone ASAP for a large project. My friend was already tied up with a big project and wondered if I had room on my calendar. […]

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How To Increase Freelance Article Rates

Posted on January 19, 2022 by lwidmer

I love it when someone shines a light on a truth and your own lightbulb comes on. That’s how it was for me in 2013 when Walt Kania (whose blog is pretty fabulous, by the way) wrote this guest post for Writers Worth that still resonates. What you charge is determined by one person — […]

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The Freelance Writing Compromise You Shouldn’t Make

Posted on January 11, 2022 by lwidmer

I remember when I was first starting my freelance writing business. I don’t always remember fondly, though. It was rough. Finding clients seemed like this secret step that only insiders who’d found clients could manage. Sort of like those job listings for entry-level positions, but you have to have a year or two of experience […]

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A Writer’s Anti-racism Toolbox

Posted on January 6, 2022 by lwidmer

Let me tell you, bad behavior is everywhere. If you’ve just spent time with family over the holidays, you’re shaking your head in agreement. We spent time with what I call “good” company — family who are not combative, who don’t drop statements that are hateful or racist, and those who behave like decent adults. […]

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The 2022 Freelance Writing Career Reboot

Posted on January 4, 2022 by lwidmer

I hate resolutions. But many of you know that already. Why they suck — Resolutions are promises, empty ones at best. We promise to lose five pounds. We promise to get a better job. We promise to find more clients. Notice anything about these promises? Not one of them is a plan. Not one thing […]

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