My mom told me that as a child I had a habit of bringing home every stray in my path – and she quickly added that I never outgrew the habit (she was commenting on my taste in guys at the time). I admit that I made some bad choices along the way which is…
The more places you can uncover a little writing inspiration then the happier you will keep your muse. A happy muse will keep the articles flowing no matter what else may be going on around you. Finding Writing Ideas with Lists Write about all of the places that you have lived in your lifetime. The…
It is easy for some of us to set some writing goals. It is just as easy to fold the paper where the goals are writing out and put it away. There is not always action to back up the goals. Finding success for your writing career requires that you follow through on your goals…
Hunting for freelance writing jobs is a lot like fishing. Every person has their special lure or bait, a particular spot to do the fishing and even a special way to fish (fly fishing, net fishing or even trot lines). I’m not a fisherman and I don’t play one on T.V. but I come from…
Deciding to take the plunge into freelance writing as a full time career is only the beginning of the journey. Uncovering different job opportunities can be a job in and of itself. Finding Freelance Writing Jobs 1. Forums – new forums don’t like to look like new forums so many will hire companies to have…
The second question I usually get when people find out I am a freelance writer is “can I make a living doing that?” The answer is a layered answer that starts with what is a living and ends with is this something you have a passion to do. Not everyone can make a living as…
Setting out in the direction of a freelance writing career can be a scary step. Even in the best of circumstances freelance income is not always steady. Finding jobs and finding the right jobs can be work in and of its self. There are a number of things to consider before making the plunge to…
No career choice is easy. There will be challenges for any direction – some physical, some emotional and some mental. Freelance writing or any freelance career is no different from a traditional success path. It takes work, determination, consistency, confidence and focus. Work A freelance writer has to be willing to work – that’s the…