When I launched my career as a freelance writer over five years ago, I imagined that all successful freelancer writers had a secret. Why did I imagine this? I was thirsty for work, but could find nowhere to drink. I’d walked to the middle of the desert, looking for an adventure, having been told there…
My freelance writing career started just days before I gave birth to my third child. With maternity leave looming, I needed a new source of income, fast. I was motivated. I was also lucky, because I had finally found the right guidance to get me started. More on that later, but first, let me tell…
Do you want to become a freelance writer? I know that for many of you the two biggest factors in getting your writing career going are time and money. You have to have another job to pay the bills and that leaves you with little time to focus on your writing. This is not as…
A lot of you frequently email me (which I LOVE!) and ask me what books you need to buy, references you need and so forth. Thanks to the Internet you don’t really need a ton of books or reference guides. There are, of course, a few that you probably should have on your desk just…
Without a doubt the first problem to hit new writers is that of samples. Oh, you can write and you have some great ideas on where to find clients. The problem is that everyone wants to see samples of your work and you don’t have any. This is the classic problem: You can get work…
Do you want writing gigs that pay very well? Then this article is for you. Why? Once you find out how much you can earn by writing white papers, the answer is obvious. I’ll get to that in a second, but first, let’s talk about niche markets. Different niche markets have different techniques and even…
Revenue sharing can be a very good opportunity for writers. But it can also be a very bad opportunity. This article will help you know the difference! (I will also reveal the one revenue sharing site that I recommend without hesitation.) Before we get into the nitty gritty, let me tell you a little story….