In today’s economy, it’s more important than ever to find independent ways to earn a reliable living. Good jobs are scarce and when you get them, they aren’t guaranteed to stay. One of the most in-demand ways to earn a living is through your writing skills. One of the simplest ways to get started is […]…
When people, especially small business owners, hire a writer it can be a nerve wracking experience for them. They’re paying you, someone they’ve probably never met, to write material for their business. They’re paying a stranger to represent their business. As a writer and business owner there are several things you can do to make […]…
Before we can talk about whether you should or shouldn’t write on spec, it’s important to know what it means. Writing on spec means “speculation.” Another good word for it is assumption. You’re writing and assuming or hoping the client will like it enough to pay. There are many pros and cons to writing on […]…
Blogging is a part of most online business strategies, but sometimes we get into the routine of blogging and we forget that this content is the perfect opportunity to earn more income for our businesses. So here’s your reminder to monetize your blog posts. And yes, you can even go back and monetize posts you’ve […]…
There is nothing more frustrating than completing work for your client and having to chase them around for payment. To make your payment collection much easier, we’ve got 4 fill-in-the-blanks letter templates for you. This handy package includes: Past Due Letter Declined Payment Letter Failed Payment Follow-Up Letter Payment Plan Arrangement Letter …and you can get […]…
Confidence is something that comes and goes for most writers. Some days the words flow and you feel good about them. Other days can be a struggle. However, the more confident you are overall about your writing the more comfortable you’ll be setting higher rates. And the more willing your customers will be to pay […]…
We just finished talking to Monique Johnson about Facebook Live and we’ve got some takeaways and the full recording coming on that, but here are 11 ideas to get you started. • Take them Behind the Scenes – One of the most creative and best ways to use Facebook Live is to take your followers […]…
Earlier this week, we told you that we’re dedicating this month to a “Get Out of Your Comfort Zone Challenge” and it’s all about getting more of our members on video. Or as it’s known to writers: “Get Out of Your Keyboard Comfort Zone” 😉 It’s easy to get stuck on our keyboards because we’re […]…
You’ve heard the benefits of growing your mailing list, but sometimes it seems like too much darned work. Maybe. Maybe not. Because have you ever considered how hard you have to work when you DON’T have a list? It’s one of the biggest mistakes of a freelancer. You get bogged down in client work and then suddenly, […]…
Your first client may be your most important one. They may also be the toughest client to get. As a freelance writer, clients want to see that you have experience. However, if you’re new to freelancing then you may not have any experience to share. It’s a frustrating circle. The good news is that there […]…