Many freelance writers attend networking events in order to get the word out about their services and to land new clients.
Networking is all about making quality connections with other people. In this post we’ll examine how you as a freelance writer can make good impressions on the people you meet face-to-face and increase the probability that you can do business together.
One aspect of being a writer is dealing with silence from editors. Silence can mean rejection, but often it does not. Silent Editor Equals Writer Rejection? Let's See... Here's an e-mail I received recently from a purchaser of my ebook Writing … [Continue reading]
Ever have multiple freelance writing projects at the same time, all with tight deadlines? Here's how to get them all done on time and still do a great job. How to Handle Multiple Freelance Writing Projects As some of you know, I'm a moderator in … [Continue reading]
Some may write for love, but most freelance writers write for money — and they’ll make more money when they specialize in one or more niches. Don’t misunderstand: I really enjoy my main freelance writing specialty. Creating college textbook … [Continue reading]
Hey freelance writer, are you confused by all the different types of article publication rights? You are not alone! Whether you've written an article for a print publication or an online website, or a combination of the two, the different … [Continue reading]
As a freelance writer you definitely need to do high-quality work, but you need to know when to avoid perfectionism and stop working on an assignment, a story, or a blog post and call it good enough. There’s a saying I’ve encountered many times, a … [Continue reading]
As a writer and a human being, productivity and happiness are top priorities for me, and I was already aware of the negative effects of the Internet on my own cognitive processes and ability to feel fully alive when I read The Shallows: What the … [Continue reading]
Being a successful travel writer or outdoor writer is a dream shared by many freelancers. However, only a small percentage of freelance writers will truly be successful at it, and by successful I mean able to support a middle-class … [Continue reading]
The saying “fake it ‘til you make it” is used way too often by way too many people posing as experts when in fact they know very little about what they’re doing. Fake It 'Til You Make It... can be highly unethical. Would you want someone to rebuild … [Continue reading]
