I can’t tell you how many freelance writers email me this time of year with the same concern: Vacation time. More specifically, they want to know … - Is it possible to take vacation time without hurting your career? - Or ruining your chances of being a six-figure writer? -…
One of the best perks of being a freelance writer is the FREEDOM you have. Unlike other working professionals, you’re not stuck behind a desk, clocking in a 9-to-5 workday and micromanaging your schedule. Instead, you can work whatever hours you like, from wherever you like, as long as you…
Let’s face it, being a freelance writer has some serious perks. We can work where we want, when we want and with whom we want, and we don’t have anyone micromanaging us or telling us what to do. It’s basically a dream job, right? In the grand scheme of things,…
There’s nothing worse than writer’s block. It can stop us in our tracks, make us miss deadlines and put our clients, projects and finances in jeopardy. Unfortunately though, it happens to the best of us. Out of nowhere, it can sneak in, shut off our brains and make it impossible…
While freelance writing can certainly be a lucrative career, it isn’t always an immediate money-making machine from the beginning. It takes time and effort to build a solid long-term career. Creating a full-time freelance writing income or even earning a solid one – especially when you’re balancing the demands of…
It might sound cliché, but TIME really is the most valuable tool you have in your freelance writing arsenal. Use it wisely, and you can make clients happy, rake in tons of money, and become a successful freelance writer. Use it poorly, and you can lose customers, money and your…
I often get emails from parents and parents-to-be about starting a freelance writing career. They wonder “Is it possible?” “How will I juggle it all?” or, most commonly, “What do I need to do to make it happen?” Yes, it is possible to be a successful freelance writer while staying…
When you’re a freelancer, time is money. The longer you spend checking your email, scouring job boards and pitching new clients, the less time you have to complete work – and that means LESS money going into your pocket. Unfortunately, though they may seem like annoying time-wasters, these tasks (and…
