by Nida Sea As a writer, you’re constantly reading blog posts and news articles, doing research, and of course writing. It’s easy for your creative juices to dry up while you’re drafting and creating fresh content. But when your creativity begins to wane, you find yourself having trouble brainstorming new writing topics. What’s the answer Read More …
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 Read More …
Could there be anything worse for a writer than staring in frustration at a blank screen or piece paper because the words just won’t pour forth from head to fingers? How about suffering from the dreaded writer’s block while writing an advice piece on the subject? That’s exactly what I am going through right now. Read More …
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 Read More …
This a featured guest post entry by Elena Chevalier for the Freelance Writers Academy Blog Carnival for August 2013. Please welcome her and tell us what you think by posting your comments below. Thank you Elena for this great entry! What is the best or worst thing about being a freelance writer? Words. Read More …
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! Read More …
In a recent interview with Sophie Lizard of Be A Freelance Blogger, Sophie raised a valid point concerning new writers trying to land a high-paying gig. Those who are most familiar to content mills are the most prone to making this fatal mistake. I have witnessed many writers from the various writing groups I am involved Read More …
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 Read More …
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 Read More …
Have you recently launched your freelance career as a copy writer or writer for hire? If so, congrats. You will make it just fine with a little elbow grease, networking, and hustle. However, once you get a few clients coming in, how do you know if the clients you have nabbed are worth your time or are Read More …
