Word magic.
If you’re a new freelance writer, you’ve heard writers discuss their niche. So, what’s a writing niche? Should you focus on a specific niche, or go your own way? Basically, a freelance writing niche is a specialty. It’s an area in which the writer is knowledgeable and experienced. It could be a form of writing, such as copywriting, or a … Read more
In many ways, it’s a wonderful time to be a writer: writing jobs are plentiful. Of course, there are challenges. You can tap your fingers to the bone, struggling with jobs which pay $5. Or less. If this happens, you’re too busy writing to focus on finding writing jobs which pay well. Perhaps you’re aware that the best jobs aren’t … Read more
If you love writing fiction, and want to do it full-time, why not consider ghostwriting? Writing novels, short stories, and novellas not only improves your craft, but it gives you an income too. Not sure how it works? How does fiction ghostwriting work? It works much the same as other freelancing. A client approaches you with a project brief, that … Read more
Want to build a great writing career and business? You can, when you focus on tiny gigs. Recently, one of my freelance writing students asked me to create a marketing plan for her so she could approach BIG companies and take on larger projects. I created her plan and can’t wait to see what she does with it. My student … Read more
You’re a professional writer, but… here come the holidays. Parties and more parties, celebrations with relatives you haven’t seen all year, and shopping marathons at the mall. Are you looking forward to it all? If you are, that’s great. On the other hand, maybe you’re cringing at the thought. One of my friends split from his partner in June; he … Read more