Category Archives: Blog

Dealing with Third Party Clients

I’ve been writing professionally for more than five years, but only in the last few months have I experienced several issues with third party clients. I’m sure I’m not the first business owner to encounter problems, so I thought a … Continue reading

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Commitment and Focus

On a day like today it’s difficult not to feel like a cliche. For instance, here’s my to-do list for this afternoon: Search for The Eat Clean Diet by Tosca Rena at the used book store Buy a 2013 planner … Continue reading

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Organizing Your Space

I have already discussed the importance of your work space and why you need to write in an inspiring place. Now I want to take a look at organizing that space. It goes along with last week’s entry about finding … Continue reading

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Three Ways Social Media Can Help Your Writing Business

Social media is one of the most important parts of the Internet. In addition to reconnecting with old friends and staying in touch with the people in our lives today, social media is also a valuable business tool. Obviously, I’m … Continue reading

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Convincing Clients to Pay Per Project

So after reading Monday’s post, you might be wondering how you can convince clients to pay you per project. Paying per project is beneficial to you both, so it is worth it to offer your clients your two cents concerning … Continue reading

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Guest Blog

Check out my first guest blog over at Geoff Myers’ site How to Freelance. His blog has plenty of great tips for freelancers and he was a pleasure to work with.

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Is Math Driving You Mad?

Though it might seem as if the most talented writers are great at everything, especially if they have successful freelancing businesses, there are likely a few challenges beneath the surface. Often, these challenges deal more with the business aspects of … Continue reading

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Choosing a Continuing Education Class

Recently, I decided to search for continuing education opportunities. I’m open to any subject that helps with business growth, so in addition to brushing up on writing skills, I’ve considered marketing, building websites, SEO, and magazine writing. The trouble is … Continue reading

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Do You Have a Writing Nemesis?

Is there an aspect of writing or your writing career you feel you cannot conquer? Are you faced with a “writing nemesis”? Most writers face challenges, but the nature of those challenges varies, depending on your writing goals. Professional writers … Continue reading

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Do Your Emotions Affect Your Productivity?

There are productive days and unproductive days. This is just a fact of life, but it is one that many freelancers find a difficult challenge. Sometimes productivity is affected by external factors. If your wi-fi connection crashes or you are … Continue reading

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