Freelance Confidence needs a podcast. I am already part of A Little Bird Told Me, a freelance writing podcast with my freelance colleague Lorrie, but …
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Novelist Joanne Harris on Being Asked to Work for Free
The rather awesome Joanne Harris tweeted a great analogy on working for free. Enjoy! If you’re sick of requests like that, sign up for the …
8 Essential Videos EVERY Writer Needs to Watch
Everyone has different ways of absorbing information, and the audio-visual nature of video works well for many. The barrier to entry of video making is …
Sources of Extra Cash for Freelance Writers
Income from freelancing can wax and wane a bit and even well-paid freelance writers can benefit from some additional income streams for extra cash and …
Don’t work for free – people die of exposure!
When you freelance, a lot of people expect that you will be keen to write for them for free. As if you have nothing better …
50 Free Online Writing Courses
Constantly learning and training makes us all better at our jobs, whether we are improving our writing skills, our business skills or studying a seemingly …
Mythbusting Low-Paid Freelance Writing Work
Starting out in freelance writing is an exciting time. Dreams of typing all day in a sunny coffee shop and nonchalantly telling people you write …
Avoid Toxic Clients and Only Attract Ideal Ones with @iamjodyjelas
Getting freelance writing clients of your own is the only real path to financial success, as the mass market websites are a thoroughly depressing fight …
Don’t Undervalue Your Talents and Skills | Freelance Pricing
Freelancers are sometimes pressured into quoting really low prices that don’t take into account the skills, talents and experiences they offer. But this is not …
Are your freelancing rates fair?
For freelance writers, deciding what fees to charge is an ongoing issue. How can you be sure that the freelance fee rates you set are …