All Entries Tagged With: "freelance writers"
Move Into Your Zone of Proximal Development
When I was training to be a teacher, we spent some time studying the theory of teaching and learning. Of note was the concept – known as the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) – expounded by Soviet psychologist and social constructivist Lev Vygotsky (1896 – 1934). This is defined as being “the distance between the [...]
You Gotta Have Faith
Ah, the immortal words of George Michael. Up there on a par with Ghandi and Martin Luther King. Freelance writers and anyone else engaged in an artistic endeavour which end is not guaranteed must have faith. You must have faith in two people. The first person is you. The second is that one as-yet unmet [...]
You’re So Vain …
I remember a time when authors who self-published were a bit of a laughing stock. They paid a printing company to run off a certain number of their books, getting a cheaper-per-book rate for a larger print run, but essentially paying in the thousands for the privilege of finally holding a bound copy of their [...]
I Got The Power
It is said that with great power comes great responsibility. Most of us freelance writer types don’t really have to worry about that, right? Most of us aren’t engaged in projects that are likely to change the world. We’re not speech-writing for President Obama. (I sometimes don’t think anyone is, but that’s another story.) We’re [...]
Freelance Non-Writing
When I first started as a freelance writer, I assumed that I would be hired by folks to write stuff for them. It made sense to me, but I what I’ve learned over the past few years is that (like so many other things) I was wrong about freelance writing just being writing. A majority [...]
What To Do When The Work Slows
Even during the best of times, there can be slow periods for freelance writers. Work tends to run in cycles and those times when we seem to be buried are often followed by periods of the doldrums. When these slow times hit, you can sit around wringing your hands and worrying, or you can see [...]
Open Your Writing Horizons
As freelance writers, the world is pretty much our oyster. There really is no shortage in terms of where we can market our work or find a new client. In a lot of ways there has never been a better time to be a freelance writer. The problem for most of us is that we [...]
Respected Sir
For the freelance writer, the internet is a blessing. For the freelance writer, the internet is a curse. These sounds like the sort of essay titles you would be asked to “Discuss” in an English exam at school (or probably at post-graduate level nowadays, since 21 year-olds today are about as bright as the 14 [...]
The Online-Offline Chestnut
I’m not sure how much debate really exists about this. I have seen one or two blogs arguing on this topic, and the issue surrounding the pros and cons of online versus offline freelance writing nowadays would surely have to favour the online argument in terms of your chances of earning regular money, if not [...]
What it Takes to be a Freelance Writer
There’s a lot of stuff to love about being a freelance writer. Some folks find this calling and snuggle right in to their new found profession and they do it with few problems – it’s a perfect fit. Most of us have to tweak a little bit in order to make things work. If you’re [...]
Is Freelance Writing Suited To Your Personality?
Since when does our personality matter when it comes to choosing a freelance writing career? Actually, it matters more than you think. To run a multi-faceted online business requires you to be an expert juggler, a marketer, a writer, a lover of words, and social enough to connect with many different personalities. Sometimes you will [...]
The Secret To Freelance Writing Success
Most freelance writers struggle to pay their bills and the reason that is because they sell themselves short. Much has been said about freelance writing charges and how far we can go to make a solid income which in the end relates to your personal business success. When I started out I started with very [...]
Do You Really Need A Byline?
Of course you don’t. All around the world, freelance writers of all backgrounds and experiences ghost write for clients every single day. I do it and if you are a writer then most likely you do it too. While seeing our name in print or digital print makes us feel all warm and fuzzy, it [...]
Marketing.Branding. – Freelance Writing Guide
In this instance of my Freelance Writing Guide For New Freelancers I will talk about how you can promote yourself free of charge. When I say free, it means free of cost, but you will spend considerable time to make up for the lack of monetary investment. Some say that time is money and I [...]
Client Testimonials – Freelance Writing Guide
Getting client testimonials is really hard for some freelance writers. Maybe they are too shy to ask, or they feel not confident enough, but if you are in this business or want to be at all you need testimonials. If you have missed my previous posts on how to become a freelance writer, I suggest [...]
Keep Control of Your Freelance Writing Jobs
Freelance writing jobs are the bread and butter of frrelance writers all around the world. Without freelance writing job opportunities, freelance writers wouldn’t earn any money.
