WritingThoughts

Does this look familiar? Dear Blogger, I recently developed an XYZ app to help bloggers with X. I believe this app would be of interest to your readers. Would you please feature it in a review on your blog? Okay. That’s a stripped-down version of a typical request for a product review. If you’re a […]

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As a freelance writer you work for yourself. That means no more dealing with difficult people, right? Wrong. As a freelance writer, your people skills are still important. In this post, I deal with three different types of relationships where you may deal with difficult people. I also provide some tips on how to deal […]

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No one knows for sure exactly how many freelance writers there are. That’s because new writers “open their doors” for business every day. It’s a sure bet, though, that there are thousands of us. Even with thousands of fellow freelance writers, many of us feel isolated and alone. Why? Working from home leaves us vulnerable […]

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Would you accept a project for one-third of your going rate? How about a project for one-half of your rate? If you’re like most of us, your answer to these questions is “no.” No one wants to cut their fee by such drastic percentages. But if you accept a project without verifying the scope you […]

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Do you find yourself busy with freelance writing work, but barely making ends meet? If your answer is “yes,” you’re not getting paid enough. And you’re not alone. Many freelance writers charge too little for their services. You may think that you won’t be able to get clients if you don’t charge more for your […]

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Many freelancers struggle to collect money that is owed to them. I shudder each time I read about a freelancer who can’t collect the thousands of dollars owed to them. I hate to hear about that happening. I’ve been fortunate. In over 15 years of freelancing, there’s only been one time I couldn’t collect payment. […]

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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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The start of any new year represents opportunity. It’s also a good time to establish healthy business practices that will carry you through the year. If you’ve been a freelancer for a while, the new year isn’t a blank slate for you. But it is the start of a new fiscal period. That means changes […]

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Lots of would-be writers ask me about making the switch from a conventional job. But I’m always cautious about making the recommendation. Freelancing doesn’t work out for everyone. That’s why I’ve written posts like 5 Surprises New Freelance Writers Face and 21 Hard Decisions Freelance Writers Face. I want to give prospective writers a balanced […]

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Freelance pricing is one of the most common topics that freelancers like to discuss. There’s a reason freelancers like to discuss pricing. We talk about it because most of us struggle to set our price. In this post I share seven truths about pricing that I’ve learned over the years. I also list seven recent […]

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