Not all of us in freelance writing do so exclusively. Yet those traditional jobs can also be golden opportunity to utilize the skills you’ve learned while freelance writing. One of my past employers had a long-running newsletter put together by the same person for years. After she left the position, I offered my services to […]
Writing Listicles for Fun and Profit
/ 2021-04-02Listicles are not only great staples for seasoned freelancers, but are also a good way for new writers to break into print. I have been writing these bite-sized, easily digestible articles for years. Listicles used to be called refrigerator articles, because folks would cut these short informational pieces out of the newspaper and hang them […]
Selling Your Unemployment
/ 2021-02-26How do you find the good in the bad when you’ve lost your job? Whether that job was your dream job or a paycheck, it paid the bills. Now that you’re unemployed, however, you’re thinking about how much you’ve always wanted to write. You never had the time, though. Well, the time is here, you […]
A Different View on Rejection
/ 2021-02-26Not long ago, I was reviewing submissions to this newsletter (which also go on my blog), and something happened I’ve never had happen before. Every single one of them fell short of an acceptance. After a marathon review session, I rejected nine submissions in one day. Nine submissions may not sound like a lot; however, […]
Is There Something Else You Can Write About?
/ 2021-02-12We often hear write what we know. There is some merit in those sage words, but is there a market for what we know? Absolutely. The first thing you need to do is make a list of what you know. What are your passions? As a writer of historical fiction, fantasy, creative nonfiction and memoirs, […]
Freelance Writing Teams
/ 2021-02-05This day and time, writing “teams” are making appearances across social media and emails. I get inquiries from them at least every other day. Sometimes they come across as individuals. Other times they openly state they represent teams. As an editor, I have a problem with them, in whatever guise they present themselves. Today, this is […]
Connecting with Clients and Writing Markets
/ 2021-01-08Connections with our clients and writing markets form the cornerstones of a successful freelance business. When people remember YOU ARE THE WRITER, they hire you – but if clients forget your name, other writers get the job. When starting out, I had a small handful of customers. Building and maintaining client relationships has increased my […]
Could UX Writing Be for You?
/ 2021-01-02UX writing is a growing area that generally pays well and is specialised without being impossible to break into. So what is it and could it be for you? What is UX writing? UX stands for usability or user experience, which is basically about how easy it is for people to use a website or […]
Four Ways to Build a Business Case for Your Content Writing
/ 2020-12-19While content is a multimillion industry for big brands worldwide, there are still many business sectors – especially smaller businesses – that don’t see that content as worthwhile. They’re not necessarily against content; they may in fact quite like the idea of having a blog or publishing regular articles or ebooks. It’s just that their […]
Are You Zoomed Out?
/ 2020-12-19Whether you like it or not, Zoom (and its cousins) will be the gateway to appearances for a while. Very few bookstores, libraries, and other public venues will venture to host public events for quite some time. Some have grown accustomed to Zoom, and prefer the mode of communication. My question to you is this. […]
How to Use Google Alerts to Get Assignments and Build Your Career
/ 2020-12-11People might think of Google Alerts as something once upon a time helpful but not anymore. I’ve been using Google Alerts for quite some time. It’s enabled me to find submissions I wouldn’t ordinarily find, follow some successful authors, and make contacts to further my career. By customizing Google Alerts, you can be notified for […]
How to Find Freelance Clients in a Recession
/ 2020-11-13I panicked when I lost my job earlier this year. The current jobs market is not exactly stellar amidst COVID-19 and the resulting recession. In the last few months, though, I’ve grown my freelance business from a side-hustle to a sustainable, full-time source of income. I love it and can’t see myself returning to traditional […]