There comes a time in every freelance writer’s life… When she stumbles upon a life-changing realization: I need to start charging more for my writing. For me, this took about a year. From a rational standpoint, it took a while to build the experience and skillset to justify higher rates. And from an emotional …
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“But how do I find writing jobs?!” If you’re a new or aspiring freelance writer, this question is probably at the front of your mind. You might have even tried sites like Fivver and Upwork, to little avail… Though these job boards have become popular in the freelance writing world, they don’t offer new …
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So… You’ve got the perfect story idea in mind. It’s been simmering in your head for weeks —months — and you can’t wait to share it with the world. The only problem? You don’t know who to interview to give your story that extra credibility factor. You know, a physician, academic, or mental health …
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So… You want to improve your writing skills? Well, my friend, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve considered myself a writer since I was 8 or 9, but I didn’t start taking my craft seriously — from a business and personal perspective — until 2020. In that time, I’ve learned a LOT about …
How To Become a Better Writer: 7 Ways To Level Up Your Skills Read More »
Let’s be real… Brainstorming story ideas as a freelance writer is fun, exhilarating, and energizing! But sitting down to craft them into pitches… Yeah, not so much. After living the freelance writer life for nearly two years, and sending over 200 pitches to editors, I’ve fine-tuned the process to make it as quick and …
Writing the Perfect Freelance Pitch: My 7-Step Formula Read More »
So, you want to be a freelance writer? Congrats! Freelance writing is a rewarding career path with plenty of opportunities for networking, learning, and growing your income… While reaping the benefits of remote work on your own time. Sounds a bit too good to be true, right? The reality is, you can and will …
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Sorry, Fiverr and Upwork. There’s a bigger, bolder player in town — LinkedIn. If you’re a freelance writer and haven’t actively sought out work through LinkedIn, you’re missing out! Currently, 875 million people in over 200 countries use LinkedIn. That’s a phenomenal potential network to tap into! Recruiters, companies, and entrepreneurs are listing jobs on …
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Ahh, your twenties. If you’re an adolescent, you’re eagerly anticipating them. If you’ve just entered them, you’re embracing the looming feeling of invincibility and boundless opportunity. If you’re past them (or close to passing them, like I am), you probably think they were more hyped up than they turned out to be. Now, don’t …
So, you want to be a freelance writer? If you’re anything like me, you may be feeling confused and overwhelmed. You’re asking yourself, “Where do I start?” “Which sites should I use?” Because let’s be real, freelance writing isn’t a “Do X and you’ll get Y result” field. It’s full of fumbling, failing, and …
Running her first marathon in her 50s was never on Dierdre Wolownick’s list of life ambitions. Neither was learning to speak eight languages. Nor, for that matter, was shattering a world record—twice—to become the oldest woman to climb Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan, the captivating 3,200-foot granite monolith. But if there’s one philosophy that …
Interview: Dierdre Wolownick, the Oldest Woman to Climb Yosemite’s El Capitan Read More »
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