Whether you plan to write fiction or non-fiction, as an aspiring writer you need a solid dose of reality. You really can make money as a writer. You can even do it as a professional blogger. My story is simple and straightforward. It’s not glamorous, and following my tips probably won’t lead to insane amounts …
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We can all get better. Put these tips into practice, and you’ll improve your writing in no time. Even though I’m a professional writer, I know that I still have room for improvement. I like to think I’m a decent enough writer (since people pay me to write for them), but I know there’s plenty …
We don’t always talk about how some type of neurodivergence, like ADHD, can impact finances. But the ADHD tax is real. I had an amazing summer. It was AHHHHHH-MAZE-ING. Retreats, retreats, and more retreats Technically, it started at the end of April, when a dear friend and fellow content creator came to visit for a …
Be clear about what you do as a freelance writer, and be careful about going beyond that description. Over the course of the last two or three weeks, I’ve had several people approach me about performing social media tasks. While I try to submit most of the posts I write to social media sites, I …
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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