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10 online resources every freelance writer should know about

10 Online Writing Resources Every Freelancer Should Know About

When you’re launching your career as a freelance writer, there’s no shame in admitting that you need all the help you can get! Fortunately, the internet is swarming with terrific writing resources that you...
Dealing with Writing Burnout as a Freelancer

Dealing with Writing Burnout as a Freelancer

Anyone can experience burnout from time to time, whether they are a homemaker, roofer, or writer. In fact, burnout is so common that it’s now an officially recognized medical diagnosis. The World Health Organization...
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Maintaining Your Health and Wellness When Working from Home

Working from home as a writer or editor has its perks. After all, you get to take breaks to cuddle with your pets or kids, you can avoid fast food lunches, and your commute...
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How Much Writing Should I Do Every Day as a Freelancer?

This question is one that arises frequently for freelance writers who are new to the industry. Although it may be a little frustrating to hear, there isn’t an answer that works for everyone. Some...
5 tools for an active workspace for freelance writers.

5 Tools for an Active Workspace

The freelance writing life offers independence and freedom from the traditional office space, but sitting down for long hours can take a heavy toll on your health—and your waistline. Long hours of sitting—popularly termed...
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Can You Train Yourself to Be a Faster Writer?

When you’re a freelance writer, one of the only limits on how many jobs you can take is how much time you have to do them all. That means, by training yourself to write...
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Why Regular Breaks Are Important for Freelance Writers

When most people think of what it would be like to be their own boss as a freelance writer, they envision a better work-life balance than they could ever get in the office. In...
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Freelancing and Baby Makes Three: How Do New Moms Manage It?

Freelance writing is an attractive career for moms. In fact, many freelancers get their start by dabbling in the field after they have a baby and are looking for a way to earn an...
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The Writers Work Guide to Beating Writers Block

Whether you’re new to the field of freelance writing or are an old pro who’s been doing it for years, it’s likely that you’ll be struck by writer’s block from time to time. The...
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Missing Deadlines: How to Avoid It and What to Do When it Happens

No freelance writer ever wants to miss a deadline, but eventually, almost everyone will be faced with a situation in which he or she simply can’t get the project completed in time. Building up...