Category: For Writers

Freelance writers know research is essential when writing an article. Clients expect you to present facts knowledgeably so that the piece educates the reader. However, the chances are you need to learn about the subject matter before you can write the article. Here are some top tips on how to become a research expert. 1. […]

It’s a good time to be a freelance writer. The gig economy as a whole is thriving, and outsourced content creation is a big part of that. According to a Content Marketing Institute report, 50% of organizations outsource their content creation. There’s work out there just waiting to be snatched up! However, the competition has […]

What’s it take to become a six-figure freelance writer? Great writing skills, of course, but also organization. If you’re working with multiple clients and have numerous projects in the works at all times, it’s critical that things don’t fall through the cracks. But what’s the best way to keep yourself (and your projects) organized? What’s […]

Back in 2016, I wrote an article for nDash entitled “Is Ghostwriting Ethical?”  Recently, the folks at nDash asked me to take another look at the topic in light of how much has changed — and how much hasn’t — over the last four years. My first thought was that I couldn’t even remember the last […]

Launching a freelance writing career is like riding a bicycle that suddenly has the training wheels unexpectedly removed. When you’re set loose and pushed out into the world (usually by yourself), you feel an enormous sense of freedom, but that also comes with a lot of vulnerability. There’s an innate fear that you may not […]

“Content marketing” is a term that continues to be tossed around and inserted into business conversations, but how do you really know when you’ve mastered it? To deepen my own understanding of content marketing, I obtained a HubSpot content marketing certification, which not only increased my skill set but also improved my credibility as a […]

I was lucky enough to be among the first nDash writers. Thrilled to be a part of something new, I gobbled up every piece of advice I could find. And, since both technology and the freelance marketplace have undergone such a huge transformation(s) since then, I still take in all the advice that’s offered. But sometimes, […]

It takes a lot of work to land a great client. First, you put yourself out there to connect with as many businesses in your niche that you can. Then you create some amazing pitches that show off your research skills and creativity. Finally, you deliver a piece that’s so closely keyed into their target […]

You’re never too old to stop learning (about content creation). Whether you’re trying to get into the game of content marketing, freshen up your skills, or just learn some new tricks, here’s a list of (mostly) free and easy-to-follow eBooks, guides, and courses for you to check out online. HubSpot Academy — Content Marketing Free […]

As freelance writers, incomes sink or swim based on our ability to find work, stay productive, and get stuff done. Here are 10 life hacks that can make your writing much more efficient and make your freelance business much more successful. Time Management Hacks for Freelance Writers “We’re tight-fisted with property and money, yet think […]