From grave digger to best selling novelist (Stephen King); From single mother on government assistance to $650 million net worth (J.K. Rowling); From high school English teacher to TED talk presenter (ME!)...…
Every writer’s self-image takes a nosedive now and then but comparing yourself to another writer for the purpose of improving one’s motivation or skills can be highly educational!…
Your writing may open doors to other freelance income opportunities! …
It was not until 2008, when I became disabled, and spent 6 years battling to receive benefits, that I began to use my creative writing skill-set as a means to support myself...…
I went from zero dollars in writing income to thousands per month! Here's what I did...…
Your talents can take you to places imagined. But you have to be open to new opportunities and be ready to jump on them!…
Seeing your name on a published piece is great. But, getting paid is FAR BETTER!…
From the gift of a Kindle to a freelance business while RVing!…
I had to turn work down after optimizing my LinkedIn profile!…
Using Profnet has helped me write better articles, and land more writing jobs!…
Upwork often gets a bad rap because of all the low-paying jobs listed there. But recently, I discovered it is actually possible to find real clients on Upwork. Here’s how I did it...…
Love music? Want to make money writing about it??…
Marketing with social media is one of THE most effective ways to market your books these days and, as a professional social media strategist, I know how important it is to work with...…
At that point, I was earning more writing about movies, T.V., and entertainment than I was from my book royalties!…
By marketing individually, cross-promoting internally, and releasing quickly, Ive found an incredible following of fans and a reliable, ongoing source of income as an author.…
During my walks in the woods and fields, I admired God’s creation, and learned spiritual lessons. I wanted to share my observations and feelings with others. But how?…
A small bit of genuine kindness can greatly benefit your freelance business!…
Limiting myself to one topic, pitching one idea at a time, and ignoring what happened outside my niche was bad for my writing career...…
As a writer with over 700 articles, essays, poems, columns, and blog posts published and paid for, I can attest that THIS WORKS!…
Remote (paid!) internships can be a great way to make some extra money, as well as build up your portfolio and market your skills! Here's how to get started!…
The concept that all you need to become a successful freelance writer is "an Internet connection and command of the English language” is a myth!…
My writing became better and more profitable when I started writing down my fleeting thoughts immediately, rather than trying to remember them.…
Freelance rriter Hailey Hudson KNOWS how to get referrals! Here's how she does it!!…
Freelance writing is a great income opportunity for students. But it requires some serious time management. …
Professionalism and research before pitching paid off big-time for this writer!!…
I started out just wanting to help the elderly. But, that led to my articles getting published!!…
Charging more for my efforts did not result in less work. In fact, my business got better!…
When I started tailoring my queries, I was offered $100 blog posts, and $750 projects!…
Establishing a work schedule is essential to succeeding as a freelance writer.…
I’m a graduate of computer science but I worked as a secretary in an engineering company.…
How I found my niche, and started landing steady work!…
THIS savvy gal knows how to make money writing! …
One idea? Repurpose your writing into ebooks and other informational products! …
