After a few months of research, indecision, and excitement, you're finally ready. You're going to launch your writer website and start pitching clients. But, there's one massive problem chewing away at every fiber of your determination: you don't have a portfolio. How can you get work when clients expect to see examples of your amazing wordcraft skills, when you have yet to obtain any clients? Take a deep breath, and stop shaking i...

Any modern professional knows that LinkedIn provides a ton of opportunities for career and business advancement. It lets you connect with colleagues, gives you a platform to showcase your work, and makes you more visible online.

But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. LinkedIn is so much more than just a social network that can “put you out there”. When used correctly, the site can help you create better content, find great sources, and earn more money.

As a self-appointed lifelong student of economics I have found myself acting as an apologist for competition in many conversations. The latest activity in my defense of competition has taken place in the freelance writing and blogging sphere.

The consensus, at least from what I've found, is that freelance writers and bloggers abhor the idea of competition. Instead of competing, they seek to be inclusive and to rely on the act ...

Have you ever felt like giving up?

As a writer, you will experience stumbling blocks at one time or another in your career. You may face the dreaded white screen frustrated because the words just won’t come. You may submit what you think is your greatest masterpiece only to face a mountain of rejection letters. It may seem at times that no matter what you do, you just can’t seem to take a step forward towards realizing your dream.

Your inner cri...

Networking is an extremely crucial aspect for anyone looking to advance in a career or launch a new business venture. The common adage advised is that it’s not about what you do; it’s about who you know. The real truth is that it’s not who you know, it’s …

WHO KNOWS YOU!

Looking back at the various jobs I’ve had in my life, one factor stands out most prominently. In every single one, I never ...

Letters of introduction are an excellent way to cast your nets to find freelance writing gigs. These types of letters work best for trade magazines and custom publications. Consumer magazines generally expect fully developed queries, and these types of publications are hard to break into when you are first starting out. By using a letter of introduct...

If you don’t current have a portfolio of writing samples, it is going to be extremely difficult to grab the attention of a prospective client. Think of it in terms of dating. If you don’t offer something that is attractive to them, they are not going to be interested in developing a long-term relationship with ...

Are you a member of a professional organization for writers?

If you are, then you know the tremendous benefits you can receive from one. If you have not yet joined one, you will want to consider doing so, especially if you are a new writer in the field.

Professional credibility is arguably one of the biggest benefits you receive. As a member of a ...