Building Credibility in a Writing Niche
Many freelance writers start out as generalists. In other words, they write about a variety of topics across multiple publication formats. They may spend part of their day writing a blog for a car...
Steps to Take When a Client Asks for Excessive Edits
When you work as a freelance writer, your livelihood depends on being able to find new clients and keep existing ones coming back with work orders. However, sometimes clients are not always the easiest...
How to Set Rates as a Freelance Writer
Ask any freelance writer what the toughest part of their job is, and they are likely to all give the same answer: setting their rates. It’s hard to know exactly what you should charge...
A Look at the Difference Between Freelancers and Interns
There are a few different employment categories to sort through as you enter the world of freelancing, and sometimes, the lines between them can become blurred. An employer or client may post a job...
Tips for First-Time Freelance Writers
So, you’ve decided to become a freelance writer. That’s the first step on the journey toward doing what you love for a living and being your own boss. However, now there is the realization...
Tips for Managing Rewrite Requests
It can be a confidence-shaker when a client asks for a rewrite on a deliverable you’ve just sent off, but as a freelance writer, you will need to understand that rewrites do happen. Often,...
How to Beat Freelance Writer Burnout
It happens to every writer eventually. Even though you know you still love to write, and even though you know that your livelihood depends on you writing, you just can’t bring yourself to tap...
Are You Taking Too Many Freelance Writing Clients?
When you first embark on your new career as a freelancer, your primary concern isn’t likely to be whether you have too many clients—if anything, it’s more likely to be the opposite! Once you’ve...
How to Buy Medical Insurance as a Freelancer
Medical insurance isn’t an optional business expense, but as a freelance writer, trying to figure out how to find it, buy it, and pay for it can feel overwhelming. The good news is that...
Home for the Holidays: Fitting Freelancing into Your Seasonal Schedule
Freelance writers tend to approach the holidays with a sense of uncertainty. During this time of year, editors are M.I.A., clients can dry up, and family matters demand your attention when you really should...