The writing community is unlike any other community of professionals I have ever been privileged to be a part of. Whether talking to novelists, textbook writers, ghostwriters, freelance writers, or bloggers, I get the feeling that they get me. They understand what I’m going through. The struggle of getting a rainbow of thoughts out of […]
You ever just want to give up on freelance writing? The struggle is real. Let’s face it, we all have days where enough really is enough. We get too tired. Too stressed. Too worn out. All from going too hard for too long with too little support. You start comparing yourself to other people. You’re
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Why is writing diversity so important? For one thing, unless the world you’re building happens to be the most boring world in the, well, world… chances are the world you’re building includes a diverse population. Diversity is the norm. And if you don’t believe me, just look around you. Check out the people in your
What exactly is social distancing…and what does it mean for freelance writers? If you’re working from home as a freelance writer, blogger, or author — especially an introverted one — you might be watching the news right now and ready to breathe a heavy sigh of relief as social isolation and social distancing become life-saving
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I wrote before about the number one freelance writing mistake someone can make is forgetting to write for themselves. But are there any other benefits of creative time? Whether your craft is writing, drawing, or crocheting, nothing beats creative time. For the past several months, I have been swamped with ghostwriting clients, editing clients, and
There are plenty of sites out there that will tell you how to set goals, and even why you should set goals. But how many of them will tell you how to set goals and achieve them? I mean with a real, actionable plan and not something trite like “now that you’ve set your goals,
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What is the biggest freelance writing mistake to avoid when you first get started? Forgetting to write for yourself.
Looking for social media management tips to help you save time and make a bigger impact? Look no further! Whether we like it or not, social media is here to stay. It’s been ingrained in us. And I don’t just mean in Millennials and Gen Z and Generation Alpha. I mean in us Gen X
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There are plenty of reasons to get into freelance ghostwriting. Some of the more obvious reasons are to help improve your own writing (practice makes perfect) and to gain experience writing different types of content and, depending on the nature of the ghostwriter, different genres. What most people don’t realize is that ghostwriting has been
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Being a freelance writer means fun, flexibility, and controlling your own destiny, right? It also means doubling up as an accountant, marketer, and virtual assistant to yourself. And if you’re not careful, you can get lost in dozens of menial tasks that have to be done and yet keep your business from growing the way
