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Factors That Affect a Freelance Writer’s Income

March 31, 2012

If you are like most freelance writers, you keep a close eye on your income level. You may have established daily, weekly, and monthly income goals that you want to meet. You also may have created a schedule and lined up assignments that allow you to meet your goals. However, there are other factors that…

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Freelance Writing as a Career: The Hidden Cons to Writing for Money

March 27, 2012

Writing is a time-honored profession that has not only withstood the test of time, but it has also grown by leaps and bounds in recent years. Thanks to the internet and the increased demand for content, there are now more opportunities than ever before for freelance writers to earn a living by writing for money….

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Top Time Drains That Can Reduce a Freelance Writer’s Income – And How to Avoid Them

March 15, 2012

If you are a busy freelance writer, you know that if you’re not working, you’re not making money. Freelance writers get paid by completing assignments or projects rather than on an hourly rate in most cases, and so the fingers really need to fly along on the keyboard for freelance writers to earn a living….

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Which Freelance Writing Jobs Are Best Suited For You?

March 12, 2012

Many people who are just getting started in their career as a freelance writer are often surprised at just how many different types of writing assignments they have access to. From ghostwriting books and ebooks to preparing resumes for professionals, writing greeting cards, and marketing material for companies, the opportunities seem endless. Combine this with…

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Giving Up Rights to Your Work: What Freelance Writers Need to Know

March 6, 2012

As a freelance writer, you generally work on a contract basis for your clients. You may write a short, 100-word product description or you may ghostwrite an entire novel on behalf of a client. Some assignments may include details to write just one piece, but other assignments may provide you with work on an on-going…

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Can Blogging Really Pay the Bills?

February 29, 2012

You may have heard about people who make a pretty great living blogging on their own websites. You may also have a few friends, family members, or co-workers who have their own blogs. There are hundreds of thousands of blogs on the internet now, and so you may be wondering, “Why can’t I start one?”…

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Work Smarter: How Freelance Writers Can Find More Time in the Day

February 26, 2012

When you thought about starting a career as a freelance writer, you no doubt have wonderful visions of spending quiet, stress-free days writing at the computer in a quiet house or perhaps in a neighborhood coffee shop. Your first few weeks or months as a freelance writer may have even been as easy-going as you…

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