Category Archives: Business Boosts

Freelance ‘Anti-Niche’ Niche Boost

Posted on August 21, 2023 by lwidmer

I’m going to say something that’s a little controversial — We’re all niche writers. We’re also all generalists. No matter what you start out writing, you eventually end up with two things happening: You start to write a lot of the same topic or writing form (blog posts, ghosted articles, case studies, etc.) You write […]

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An AI Target or Irreplaceable: Which Freelancer Are You?

Posted on May 10, 2023 by lwidmer

There’s a whole lot being written and discussed right now regarding ChatGPT and other AI applications. Either AI is going to wipe out millions of jobs or AI is going to be the next version of cryptocurrency — pretty hit-and-miss in terms of its value. No matter which camp you’re in, AI is going to […]

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5 Freelance Writing Biz Improvements

Posted on May 8, 2023 by lwidmer

I was in conversation with a beginning freelancer a while ago when I realized that the writer was approaching her freelance writing business as if she were an employee. The signs were all there: Applying for jobs Treating networking like a sales pitch Looking for others to tell her what to do and how to […]

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6 Habits of $100K Freelancers

Posted on March 13, 2023 by lwidmer

Before anyone gets all huffy, thinking this is yet another “How to make $100,000 freelance writing post” just simmer down. I don’t care if you make $100K or $100 at freelancing. What I care about is your improvement over time. That’s what this post is about. If you’ve been around this blog at all, you […]

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1 Career-boosting Freelance Shift

Posted on March 18, 2022 by lwidmer

In talking with a writer chum yesterday, I realized the difference between successful freelancers and those struggling to get a writing business going in the right direction. Actually, it’s just one difference. There are plenty more, but this one is a biggie. It’s also a difference that had me struggling at the beginning of my […]

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3 Shifts to Put the ‘Free’ Back in Freelance

Posted on March 11, 2022 by lwidmer

Sometimes you come to your breaking point. Sometimes when that happens, you break. Or sometimes you find a way through the stress and you vow to make changes so that you don’t reach that breaking point again. Oh, those best laid plans, eh? We freelancers suck at taking care of ourselves. It’s true. We put […]

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8 Freelance Writing Biz Hacks

Posted on March 7, 2022 by lwidmer

If only I had some quick hacks that could improve my freelance writing business! said every writer everywhere. Today’s your lucky day. As I slow my business pace in anticipation of an eventual retirement, I’ve had some time to reflect on how arrived at this point in my career. And I’ve been happy with what I […]

5 Random Freelance Tips to Boost Your Biz

Posted on November 17, 2021 by lwidmer

When I interview people, I emulate Bryant Gumbel. In my head, I’m sitting in front of the person, and I’ve got my glasses in my hand, sort of dangling to one side as I balance a notepad on my lap, just like Bryant Gumbel. I’m asking the tough questions, and I’m ending the interview with […]