My Goals for 2018
So, first off, a quick note — this is going to be my last blog post of the year! While technically I could fit in one more, according to my current schedule, it’d be published right around Christmas. I’d prefer … Read More
What I Wish I had Known Before I Started Freelance Writing
It’s not quite the end of the year — we still have a month to go — but now that the Christmas lights are officially up and twinkling, I’m starting to feel a little reflective. I started freelance writing to … Read More
4 Social Media Marketing Mistakes
I’ll admit it — my own social media accounts sometimes get ignored in favor of my clients’. While I know the benefits of having an active social presence (and tell my clients about them regularly), I have a hard time … Read More
The 3 Scariest Monsters in Freelance
Yesterday was Halloween! It may surprise some people, but Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. As a big fan of both scary stories and chocolate, whoever came up with the idea to combine the two is a genius in … Read More
Writing Pet Peeves
Officially, my workday runs from 9-to-5 (although I’m willing to make exceptions where needed). Unofficially, it runs for much longer than that, because I’m pretty much always reading blogs, either in my industry or my client’s industries. But as I … Read More
How Much Should a Freelancer Charge?
In every freelancer circle, whether it’s a forum, a group, or something similar, I’ve seen this question posed at least once. More than once, I’ve been the one to ask the question: how much should I charge a client? Inevitably, … Read More
Jack of All Trades
The other day, I was out to dinner with a couple of friends. Like me, they’re doing their best to build their careers. We were joking around about meeting up with new clients, and how we always try so hard … Read More
7 Ways to Stay Motivated as a Freelancer
Don’t get me wrong — I love what I do, and wouldn’t trade it for anything. But sometimes, I find myself envying people with 9-to-5 jobs. Things just seem so much simpler for them! They get to clock in and … Read More
Why “Marketing” Isn’t a Dirty Word
I love talking to other writers — from all walks of life. The other day, I was chatting with a fiction writer who focuses mainly on short stories. When I told him that I do a lot of brand and … Read More
The Secret to Beating Writer’s Block
Writing is a creative act, whether you’re writing creatively or not. Even when you’re writing professionally, there’s still this nagging sensation in the back of your mind, telling you that you can only write when you’re feeling inspired. And if … Read More