Learn from my mistakes, so you’re better prepared. If you’re a people pleaser — then you’ll certainly find yourself in a situation where you’ve agreed to too much to satisfy your clients. One second you’re writing social media posts, the next you’re uploading them, responding to comments, and creating reports to show how well they’re performing forContinue reading “Scope Creep: What It Is & How to Avoid it as a Freelancer”
Category Archives: Freelancing
How to Write a Podcast Script that Isn’t Insanely Boring
From your fav writer & podcasting babe In high school, I wrote my first script and let me tell you… it was atrocious. It was a one-act play about a teenager whose grandpa thought he was Indiana Jones. The plot was cheesy and all it had going for it was the comedic story about theContinue reading “How to Write a Podcast Script that Isn’t Insanely Boring”
The 5 Freelance Writing Tools & Tech I Can’t Live Without
Whether you’re working from home or abroad. “There’s no way I can make a living as a freelance writer. But I’m unemployed so why the hell not give it a shot?” — Me Yup, that’s how I felt two years ago. Now, let me start by saying, becoming a full-time freelance writer is far from easy. It’s oneContinue reading “The 5 Freelance Writing Tools & Tech I Can’t Live Without”
Stop Expecting to be Paid $200+ for a Blog as a Beginner
From a writer who does charge that much. Today on things that bother me: Too many experienced writers are telling newbies about their rates and encouraging novice writers to charge $200, $500, or even $1000 dollars for a blog or a sales page. And it’s just causing more problems. They’re boasting about their amazing livesContinue reading “Stop Expecting to be Paid $200+ for a Blog as a Beginner”
3 Myths About Freelance Writing I’m Sick of Seeing
From an actual writer not trying to scam you I don’t know what it is… but I’m seeing a lot of ahem *trash* on the internet lately — especially in regards to freelance writing. And it’s not just some harmless little opinions about the oxford comma (I’m in favour). People are spreading a lot ofContinue reading “3 Myths About Freelance Writing I’m Sick of Seeing”
Why being a Digital Nomad isn’t the “Dream” for Everyone
I’m writing this from a small restaurant in Mexico to say that it’s being a digital nomad is — big surprise — not all it’s cracked up to be. Sure, I get to wander the streets of Guadalajara with my laptop in tow, soaking up the sunshine and learning a new language. But what youContinue reading “Why being a Digital Nomad isn’t the “Dream” for Everyone”
How I Accidentally Became a Full-time Copywriter & Why I Wanted to Quit
A year and a half ago I was unemployed for the first time in my life with no idea what I was going to do next. I had a few months’ worth of savings in my bank account and I was tired of being taken for granted in customer service jobs where I was seenContinue reading “How I Accidentally Became a Full-time Copywriter & Why I Wanted to Quit”
7 Types of Writing People Will Actually Pay You To Do
Since rent ain’t cheap. 4 min read I never thought I would get paid to write. Since I was a little kid, I wanted to be a writer, whether it was for TV shows or even just a business newsletter. While I did get to do it in some form throughout the years, being aContinue reading “7 Types of Writing People Will Actually Pay You To Do”
What’s My $50,000 Secret as a Full-time Freelance Writer?
Don’t waste time learning about writing. Let’s be frank, making money online is competitive because most of us struggle to overcome that first barrier — getting a full-time income. Even I spent my first 6 months grinding and sending pitches everywhere trying to get consistent work to pay my bills. It was hard, but I did it. Now,Continue reading “What’s My $50,000 Secret as a Full-time Freelance Writer? “
Am I Still a Writer?
Alright, confession time. I started this whole thing a year ago with the dream of being a freelance writer, and I still choose to describe myself that way. But honestly… it’s starting to feel like maybe I’m going in a different direction. Half of my clients are ones with blogs and social media that IContinue reading “Am I Still a Writer?”
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