Category: For Writers

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 […]

Ever had a moment in your life when someone offered a wholly unexpected and “out of the box” approach to solving a problem? That’s where pitching outside the box comes into play. The latest example for me happened just last week when through a series of catastrophic yet completely understandable miscalculations, I locked myself out […]

Going freelance is like putting yourself on the end of a fishing line and casting yourself out into the sea to wait for a client to take a bite. It doesn’t matter if you’re cold-pitching prospects or have repeat customers. Everything you do is under a microscope, and your reputation is what precedes you. That’s […]

As a self-employed freelancer, it can be difficult to find the perfect balance between pricing your services at a fair rate and landing a client without scaring them away. If you’ve put in the work to become a master of your craft, it’s only right that you get paid for what you’re worth. I remember […]

Nobody is born with the ability to manage time well — that’s true whether you are a butcher, baker, candlestick maker, or writer. In many ways, motivation is harder to keep when you do write for a living. You are surrounded by a virtual world, which is able to draw you away. They say there […]