You may need a degree in Journalism, English or another related field in order to work with a publisher, a newspaper or a magazine, but when it comes to freelance writing, the only real background you need is the ability to write well. In fact, it is entirely possible for a recent high school graduate…

Freelance writers are often looking for ways to branch out. If you have a special artistic talent, you may have already thought about turning your talent into a money-making venture. Some people have taken their crafts and handiwork to local farmer’s markets and fairs, but it can take a lot of your time and effort…

You may be aware that many freelance writers earn a comfortable income, and some even earn a sizable income that provides them with the ability to support their family with a fabulous lifestyle. However, you may be struggling to scrape together enough assignments to make ends meet on a regular basis. Why are some freelance…

It may be hard to believe it, but many people actually are full-time bloggers. They earn enough money by posting blog post after blog post on their own website to support themselves. Some even earn enough to support a family. Of course, simply creating a blog and adding a few posts isn’t going to result…

One of the biggest concerns about freelance writing that prevents people from pursuing this as a full-time career is how they will earn money. From the outside looking in, it may seem that someone paying you to write at home all day while you sit in your slippers is too good to be true. The…

If you have decided to break away from the world of full-time, salaried employment and try your hand at freelancing with contract projects, you are not alone. As an employee, you may enjoy the benefit of a regular paycheck and health benefits, but you may be making far less money than you could and working…

One of the biggest challenges freelance writers face is finding a functional balance between work and family. When you work from home, and particularly when your income is results-based, it is easy to work yourself to the bone. While this may be at the expense of your own health and well-being, it also can be…