Tag: freelancing
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Is Freelance Writing the Right Job for You?
These questions will help you decide if self-employment is realistic for your circumstances.
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The Best Freelance Job Boards for Paying Gigs
These freelance job boards are great places to find high-paying freelance writing jobs.
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Welcome to My New YouTube Channel
Well, the title gives away the announcement, so I’ll just get right into it: I started a YouTube channel! For the past year or so, I’ve been contemplating the best way to share everything I’ve learned about freelancing with those aspiring to start their own writing careers. I considered writing an e-book or launching some […]
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Freelance Writing Niches: What Are They, and Do You Need One?
Do you really need a freelance writing niche? Here’s what I think.
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The Hard, Stressful, Tiring Side of Freelancing
Remember a few years ago when the Wait But Why article on “Gen Y Yuppies” went viral? Part of that post—the part about social media—really stuck with me. Here’s what Urban wrote: Social media creates a world for Lucy where A) what everyone else is doing is very out in the open, B) most people […]
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Is Spec Work a Necessary Evil for Freelancers?
If you’re a freelancer, you might be trying to figure out how to handle requests for spec work or writing samples, as no one likes to work for free.
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Why My Freelance Writing Rates Are “High”
If you’re struggling to set prices or negotiate fair pay with a client, here’s some food for thought that’s helped me stick to my guns and ask for the “high” rates I deserve.
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6 Ways to Get Out of a Creative Rut
In an attempt to help myself shake off the weight that’s holding me back creatively, I’m compiling a list of six ways to get out of a creative rut.