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Freelance writer success story: Breaking out of the peanuts-per-word market...
It’s success story time again! If you’re not familiar with what I’m talking about, the “success story” edition of my newsletter is where I step aside and let another freelancer writer tell their...
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What if you’re not good enough?
I have yet to meet a writer who’s never asked the “good enough” question. “Am I good enough to be a professional writer?” “Am I good enough to charge *that* much?” “Am I good enough to land that...
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5 things you can do today to make 2014 your best year ever
How’s 2014 treating you so far? I know that for a lot of people, January isn’t the biggest month for work or productivity. This time of the year has earned the nickname “January doldrums” because...
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What to do when you don’t hear back from clients or prospects…
If you’ve been reading my stuff for a while then you know that I love telling people to put themselves out there. For instance, if you ask me what’s the best way to find clients, I’ll say that you...
View Article3 Assumptions That Are Killing Your Freelance Writing Career
Making assumptions—that is, formulating beliefs without solid evidence—can lead to trouble. Just ask the investor who put his money in the wrong place because he didn’t do enough due diligence, or the...
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Two Simple Things You Can Do to Kick-start your Writing Success
This is a guest post by Lorraine Reguly “I want to be an author/freelancer/writer, but I’m not sure my writing is good enough.” “I’m trying to improve my writing, but I don’t think it is working.” “I’m...
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5 Blog Posts That Will Propel Your Freelance Writing Business (and Life) to...
#166274891 / gettyimages.com Have you ever read blog posts that were so powerful or motivating that they actually altered your thoughts, habits, and actions? You know, posts that gave you big AHA...
View Article10 Reasons Not To Write
#169270589 / gettyimages.com This is a guest post by Kimi Clark As writers, we’re supposed to be writing all the time, right? At least that’s what we’re told. Write every day. Think about writing...
View ArticleI Got Dumped: What to Do When Your Client Drops You
#144560282 / gettyimages.com About two years ago, I landed what I would consider an ideal client: A burgeoning tech startup that not only sold a service I believed in, but exhibited a culture and...
View ArticleHow to Start Even If You Don’t Think You’re Ready
#134256613 / gettyimages.com This is a guest post by Kimi Clark Experts. Schools. Successful people. They teach us what we should be doing. They teach us the steps we need to take, what goals we have...
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Oni’s Inspiring Story: How This Nigerian Writer Built a Successful Online...
When Nigerian writer and blogger Bamidele Onibalusi started his online business in 2009, he had limited funds and no access to electricity, let alone an Internet connection. Throw in the fact that...
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Expert Roundup: How to Find and Keep Long-Term Clients
Clients who stick around and need content on a consistent basis are the best ones to have. For one thing, they provide you with regular writing assignments, so you’re not always worrying about where...
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Where do you find high-paying freelance writing clients?
In this video, I discuss that ways that you can find high-paying clients. Remember, your time is limited. Don’t waste it by going after companies who don’t have the budget to pay for your services....
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4 Assumptions Freelance Writers Should Never Make
I want to share a quick story about a coaching call I had with a freelance writer about reaching out and following up with clients. Here’s (roughly) how our conversation went: Me: So what happened to...
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Where do you find high-paying freelance writing clients?
In this video, I discuss that ways that you can find high-paying clients. Remember, your time is limited. Don’t waste it by going after companies who don’t have the budget to pay for your services....
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