No matter how much money you are offered, not every freelance gig is worth doing. It’s not always easy to decide which freelance jobs to take on and which to pass on. Sometimes, money is a deciding factor. Sometimes, it’s possible to avoid any inconvenience if you are offered enough money. On the other hand, …
Many friends and family don’t really “get” the online freelancer thing. And what can I tell them? Since I work online (and sometimes feel like I live online), I tend to find myself in this happy bubble where people know what I do. I hang around with other online creators when I start feeling lonely …
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Freelance editing takes a lot of…something. I don’t have it. But you might be cut out to be a freelance editor. There are a number of career paths that are compatible with freelancing. It’s possible to land freelance jobs in almost anything related to creativity. One of the most important jobs is that of editor. …
I don’t promote myself or my freelancing business very well. But I’m looking for ways to get better. One of the issues I have, at least according to some of my freelancer and online business friends, is that I don’t do enough to self-promote. Sure, I tweet what I write and try to share my …
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When should you stick to your freelance rates? And when should you relax a little bit? Every now and then, a freelance writer has to take stock of the situation. A client might cut back on how much work they send you. They might even decide to outsource your tasks to AI. When you hit …
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Are you interested in self-publishing a book? Here’s what you need to know about the mechanics of making it happen. Several years ago, I self-published a book (you can get the second edition, released in 2022, on Amazon). It was my third book, and my first attempt at self-publishing a book. Overall, I enjoyed the process …
