WritingThoughts

Do you struggle to find work? Do you wonder why other freelance writers always seem busy and you do not? Are you going about finding work the right way? If you’re struggling to find work, you’re not alone. For many freelance writers, finding work is one of the biggest problems they face. In this post […]

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If you’re a freelance writer, you know that you’re going to have problems. I’ve written about this before. I’ve covered problems like fear, writer’s block, and even distractions. What I’ve noticed over the years is that bloggers and other writers tend to focus on certain problems and ignore others. That got me thinking. Are there […]

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Is fear affecting your freelance writing success? You may think the answer is “no.” Think again. Fear can remain hidden and affect your decisions without you realizing it. If you’re struggling to get your writing business going, fear might be the problem. In this post, I discuss some of the symptoms of underlying fears we […]

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What do you think? Can a software tool improve your writing? The debate’s been raging for years. Some say that only a human editor can understand the nuances of text draft. That hasn’t stopped software developers from trying to create that perfect software editing tool. The latest entry into the software editing arena is the […]

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Lately I’ve been walking on the trails in a nearby park. That’s where I met the little fellow to the left. While it’s okay to meet a squirrel in the park, you don’t want to meet one on social media. Yet some social media connections seem downright squirrelly. In this post I’ll provide four tips […]

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Everyone has the same 24 hours in a day. So why do some writers accomplish so much more than others? The answer is better time management. If you’re a new freelance writer, the demands on your time may surprise you. You expect to have more time as freelancer. What you don’t expect is that you […]

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For the next few weeks, I’ll be focusing on spending time with friends and family. I’m looking forward to the rest. But I don’t want to take the break without first leaving you with some good reading material. So, I’ve sifted through the posts to find some of the best and most relevant posts for […]

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We freelancer writers are known for self-examination. To succeed, we must learn to make the best of our strengths and overcome our weaknesses. We must also persist in the face of likely rejection of our writing. And in the face of uncertainty. Nothing less than total honesty about one’s self and one’s abilities helps a […]

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Feedback. For many freelance writers, the very thought of hearing from a client after a project is complete is enough to make them cringe in fear. Yet feedback is exactly what you need if you are to improve as a writer. In this post, I discuss how feedback helps writers and explain why clients often […]

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Are you sometimes overwhelmed by the number of writers who accept writing projects for just a few dollars? If you feel overwhelmed by writers willing to work for practically nothing, you’re not alone. I’m still shocked that writers respond to project postings that will wind up paying less than minimum wage. I find myself wondering […]

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