Stop Being Your Own Worst Freelancing Enemy

by Jodee Redmond
When Megatron posted the FWJ Mega Icebreaker, I noticed that there were some readers who shared that really wanted to write but that they were afraid to apply for jobs. I really felt for all of you, because I have a pretty good idea about what that’s like.
True Confession Time: I feel that [...]

How to Write a Freelance Writer Resume

by Jodee Redmond
When you are looking for freelance writing jobs, you need to have an up-to-date resume to show to prospective employers. I’m going to share how I have set up my own. I hope you will find this information helpful.
The resume that I send out to prospective client that I am contacting online is [...]

Finding Freelance Writing Jobs: Interview at LoveToKnow.com

by Jodee Redmond
Recently, I was asked to give an interview on the topic of finding freelance writing jobs by the folks over at LoveToKnow.com. Please feel free to stop by and check it out.
The LTK Freelance Writing channel is a new one for them and they have some great articles up already. Now that the [...]

Software for Clients to Monitor Freelancers? – No Way!

by Jodee Redmond
Thank you to one of our readers, Bruno Tilgner, for bringing this to my attention. According to an article recently published in the Globe and Mail, some bidding sites, like oDesk, are offering software to clients so that they can monitor a contractor’s online activities remotely.
The goal here is to make sure that [...]

Writing Samples: What to Show a Potential Client

by Jodee Redmond
One of our readers sent an e-mail recently wondering about writing samples and what you should share with potential clients. I’ve been giving this some thought and this is what I’ve come up with:
If you know what topic or theme the client wants to hire a writer for, then provide a sample along [...]

Are You a Burnt Out Freelance Writer? How to Tell

by Jodee Redmond
Burnout is a word that we hear often in the freelance world. At least I do. Pretty much everyone in my immediate circle has said, “Don’t let yourself get burnt out!” at one time or another. I have been thinking about that and I realized that I wasn’t really sure what the symptoms [...]

Learn How to Say No To a Client The Right Way

by Jodee Redmond
When you are starting out as a freelancer, your focus is on getting work and building your business. That should always be your goal, but there will be times when you can’t take on any more work or you realize after learning more about the project that you aren’t the right person for [...]

Mistakes Happen. Handle Them With Grace and Keep Your Client

by Jodee Redmond
Most of the time, your work will run smoothly, and that is what you and your client expect. Every now and then, though, you are going to make a mistake. It’s happened to everyone, myself included. You can make a mistake and still keep your relationship with your client intact.
Just to be clear, [...]

The Law of Attraction and Freelance Writing

The Law of Attraction (LOA) is a term that is being used a lot lately, it seems. The idea that our thoughts can manifest into whatever we desire most is an attractive one. When I first heard that “Thoughts become things,” I admit that I was skeptical. If it was that simple, I reasoned, why [...]

Looking for a Niche? Consider “Evergreen” Topics

by Jodee Redmond
You may have heard that as a freelance writer, you should specialize in a certain niche (or a few niches) to achieve success. Choosing a niche to focus on can be challenging, to be sure. I want to suggest that you consider choosing evergreen topics for your niche.
What are evergreen topics? Like the [...]

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