Freelance Writing in 5 Steps
Freelance writing is not for everyone, but it is possible for anyone to be a freelance writer. It may sound like a contradiction, but it isn’t really. Like any self employment opportunity, becoming a freelance writer takes some specific gift, talents and personality traits that might not be necessary when working in a salary position…
Tax Tips for Freelance and WAH
The end of the year means that tax season is right around the corner. I’m not waiting this year. It is much less stressful if I already have everything I could possibly need in order, in files and ready to go. It also allows me to file early and get it over with. Here are…
Freelance Writing Startup Costs
There was a debate launched recently by two writing websites – Men with Pens and Freelance Parent. The issue is about how much it takes to start a freelance writing career. I’ve taken the time to post on both sites (and the sites are well worth a visit) but the issue has stayed on my…
Freelance Writer's Guide to Getting Paid
Freelance writing is one of those industries where you put all of your effort in upfront and then hope to get paid on the flip side. That may be one of the main reasons so many people give up on freelance writing before they get started. You can write the article on the hopes it…
Freelance Writer and Time Management
Every morning I make a list of what needs to be done that day and about how much time it will take. When I totaled up today’s task I discovered that I only had 26 hours of work and errands to do. I may have bit off a little more than I can chew. It’s…
Getting it Together
“You work all the time.†My husband was tying to be sympathetic, but I wasn’t sure if it was for me or for him. My freelance writing is the only income that we currently have coming into our home. YES! I do work a lot. No, I do not work all the time. Part of…
Finding Success in Freelance Writing
The talk of money will usually come up when you gather together a group of writers. The subject came up at a conference I attended a few months back during a panel discussion. Each expert seemed to agree that freelance writing was a difficult profession and that not many people could make a living at…
BEFORE You Apply for That Freelance Job
There are so many good writing websites out in World Wide Web and it is important to find a few that you enjoy visiting. Some are just freelance writers sharing with other freelance writers (kind of like here) while others are dedicated to giving you the information that you need to become a better writer…