Skip to content

Words on the Page

a freelance writing resource.

Menu
  • Blogs Worth Reading
  • Courses
  • Ebooks
  • Free Writers Worth eBook
  • Guest Posting Guidelines
  • Home
  • Marketing 365
  • Monthly Assessment
Menu

Beginner series

This Dirty Little Secret is Killing Your Freelance Writing Career

Posted on November 5, 2019November 4, 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…

Read more

Misguided Beliefs of the Unsuccessful Freelance Writer

Posted on October 25, 2016October 26, 2016 by lwidmer

What I’m listening to: Oro Se do Bheatha Bhaile by Sinead O’Connor New week, new marathon. I had two projects for this week as Friday ended. Now I have four. And they all (but one) take precedent. So I’m back to allocating my time among them so that all will get the same level of…

Read more
  1. Gabriella F. Avatar
    Gabriella F.
    October 31, 2016

    OMG, these are just ignorant. I know many writers who make a damn good living and have for a long, long time. But then again, those who believe this have essentially removed themselves from being our competition. So yay for us. I guess. I just feel sad for those who give up based on ignorance.

    Reply
    1. lwidmer Avatar
      lwidmer
      November 1, 2016

      It is ignorance, Gabriella. It’s also an easy excuse not to put oneself out there and risk failure. Not smart, either.

© 2026 Words on the Page | Powered by Minimalist Blog WordPress Theme