In the world of the gainfully self-employed, the freelancer (or independent contractor) is a lone wolf. It's especially important for freelance writers (or photographers, web designers etc.) to write a…
Many creative people struggle with perfectionism, the need to "get it right" on the first draft, the first attempt, or before ever taking another step to put your work out…
Freelancers experience a lot of freedom in running a business, but when it comes time to do your taxes without the support of an employer, that freedom can feel like…
I’ve learned a lot in my sixteen-year freelance writing career, especially because it is technically two freelance writing careers, bifurcated by the Great Recession of 2008, which coincided with the…
You're a freelancer writer looking for the best writing strategy, that'll net you more business at higher rates. If you look left, you’ll find someone suggesting you stick to an area of…
As a freelancer, you’re reliant upon your own creativity to keep business coming in. It’s tempting to rely on tried and true methods, even if they sometimes keep your business…
Blogging need not be intimidating. The more you can think of blogging as an extension of your actual self, and less of a business activity, the more likely you are to…
Sometimes the only thing standing between a newbie freelancer and success is the mistaken belief that it takes a lot of investment capital to get started. Most of the time,…
Summer is a favorite season for many, particularly those with office jobs who can look forward to some vacation time off, but not always for the freelancer, who has to…
In my son’s final week of school, while my fellow moms were breathing sighs of relief at the coming ease in their schedules, I felt the familiar clench of anxiety.…