by Jessica Rosenberg
My hand is on the grey door that leads to my supervisor’s inner sanctum. I’m about to push it open and change my life forever. I’m giving notice to my boss. Leaving a job I’ve held for five plus years and taking the plunge into completely uncharted waters. I’m going to try my […]

by Chris Garrett
The other day I spent some time talking to a guy who was doing all the  right things. He had an ebook that had been downloaded thousands of  times. His consultancy clients included huge names, like the BBC, and  he had traveled the world sharing his knowledge and expertise.
I quickly realized though there […]

by Matthew Tuley
Whether you’ve just started your freelance writing career, or have been at it a while, you’ve most likely seen the advice to put up a website as part of your marketing efforts. DailyWritingTips.com makes a brief argument as to why this is necessary, while the writers at FreelanceSwitch.com simply state having one as […]

I always joke that I married an accountant because of his record keeping skills and because he handles my taxes. The truth is, his success at keeping track of the family finances, is contingent on my success at keeping good records in my freelance writing business. That’s only the start of it though, good record […]

So yesterday’s rant wasn’t entirely a blast from the past, the was a moral to the story. Anyone….anyone….Bueller? I was setting us up for today’s discussion about finding the best freelance writing jobs for you. You probably think that’s easier said than done, and in a way you’re right, but I’m here to tell you […]

 
I was going to put a little something in the letters section because the topic of clips comes up often. Since it’s something a lot of people want to know about I thought I’d open it for it’s own discussion instead.
What are "clips?"
Everyone wants to see clips or samples of your writing. Usually clips refer […]

I hope you’re saving your receipts. If you’re a freelance writer, many of your expenses are tax deductible. In some cases, you’ll need to provide proof. For instance, if you’re writing off an office with all the bells and whistles, you may have to be able to prove that office is only being used for […]

In today’s competitive world, it’s not enough to be as good as everyone else. The Internet has blown the competition wide open and freelancers now have to vie for gigs with people from all over the world. What are you doing to set yourself apart from the rest?
Become an expert. If you’re knowledgeable about a […]

 
I know, it’s only November, but time goes by quick. As we approach the end of the year, there are a few things I like to do to start the new year fresh and hassle-free. Though I don’t necessarily send in my taxes at the very beginning of January, I like to have all of […]