PinnedMember-onlyEven Without Student Loans, I Regret My DegreeI’m just not sure what I got out of it. I graduated from college in the early 00’s with only a small amount of student loan debt. …College2 min readCollege2 min read
Jul 23, 2022Member-onlyHow to Bring Back Your Enthusiasm for WritingRemember the joy. Six months ago, I stopped writing. I couldn’t get myself moving again. I would open up my computer and avoid writing for hours on end. Days turned into weeks. I just didn’t like it anymore. …Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
Jul 20, 2022Member-only7 Ways to Attract Your First Writing ClientAs a freelance writer, one of the most challenging things can be finding your first writing client. Once you’ve landed that first gig, it can be much easier to find subsequent clients, but getting that initial foot in the door can be tough. Here are seven strategies you can use…Freelance Writing2 min readFreelance Writing2 min read
Jul 19, 2022Member-only5 Biggest Mistakes New Freelance Writers MakeLearn from my mistakes If you’re new to freelance writing, there’s a lot to learn — and unfortunately, it’s easy to make mistakes along the way. Here are five of the most common mistakes new freelance writers make, and how to avoid them: 1. Not doing enough research When you’re…Freelance Writing2 min readFreelance Writing2 min read
Jul 18, 2022Member-onlyThe Top Ten Freelance Writing FrustrationsRejection. It’s tough enough submitting your work to publications, only to have it come back with a “thanks but no thanks” note. But when you’re freelance writing, rejection can be an even bigger blow to the ego. …Freelance Writing2 min readFreelance Writing2 min read
Jul 17, 2022Member-onlyWriters, Stop Sabotaging Your Own SuccessThere’s a reason they call us “ freelancers.” We are, by definition, free to work however we want, whenever we want. And yet, for some reason, many of us choose to work in ways that sabotage our success. We procrastinate, allow distractions to derail us, and often don’t value our…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
Jul 14, 2022Member-onlySuccessful Freelance Writing: Quick Tips to Keep You Inspired and ProductiveIt’s easy to feel motivated and inspired when you first start out as a freelance writer. You’re new, excited, and full of ideas. But eventually, the novelty wears off, and you find yourself struggling to stay productive. How do successful freelance writers stay on track? …Motivation2 min readMotivation2 min read
Jul 14, 2022Member-only11 Things Only Freelance Writers Understand1. The constant battle to find new clients As a freelance writer, you’re always on the lookout for new clients. It can be tough to find regular work, and you often have to pitch your services to potential clients. …Freelance Writing3 min readFreelance Writing3 min read
Jun 19, 2022Member-onlyPlease Stop Calling It Passive IncomeI’m tired of the mislabeling Forgive me while I rant for a while. I’m tired of clicking on articles proclaiming thousands of dollars of passive income only to read about the amount of work that went into setting up that “passive income” stream. There’s a lot of talk about “passive…Passive Income2 min readPassive Income2 min read
Jun 19, 2022Member-onlyFrom $2000 A Month to $2000 A WeekIt’s Growing Quicker Than I Thought When I wrote a few months ago that I was making $2,000 a month doing freelance writing, I was blown away by the potential. But then I realized that a few short months later, I’ll be making $2,000 each week this month. …Freelance Writing3 min readFreelance Writing3 min read
