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Sticker shock: the writer’s edition
The important thing is to always focus on doing what you need to do for your professional career. Sticker shock is just part of the process of doing what’s best for you. Continue reading
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New freelancer rates: old customers vs. new customers
Changing your rates with your current clients definitely takes some finesse since you don’t want to drive them all away, but it’s certainly doable. Continue reading
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How to change your prices as a freelancer
It might sound strange, but charging a fair but decent freelancer rate will impress many new and existing clients. It shows that you take your skills and job seriously and know your worth. Continue reading
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4 signs you need to change your freelancing prices
There seems to be a misperception somewhere that you aren’t allowed to change your mind regarding your freelancing rates. I’m here to tell you that this is a total myth! Not only do freelancing rates change, but they should also… Continue reading
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My writing pet peeves
I’m not saying that life as a professional content writer is full of frustrations, but…it kind of is! These little things always have a way of getting under your skin. Continue reading
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How to improve views and engagements for website content
When hunting for a way to help you offer something special for readers, it’s all about sticking with the simple things and appreciating just what they would appreciate. Continue reading
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Are business websites worth it?
Whether you’re using your website as an advertising platform for your products or service or selling your business or service, it has a use. In the several years since creating and maintaining Kelterss, here’s how I’ve found that it is… Continue reading
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Ask the Writer: how do you define goals and success?
I decided years ago to set goals that will keep me working on the hard days and help me see each month, quarter, and year as a success — no matter what’s in the bank account or how many people… Continue reading
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Tricks for keeping your queue under control
When you are looking at the idea of surviving the tidal wave and getting through to calmer seas, how you handle this busy queue will determine just how you decide if you will make it to the next round. Continue reading
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Ask the Writer: what education do you have and need to be a business content writer?
There are no set goals to being a professional writer other than to study writing in some form. Most will take an English degree (like I did) and then specialize based on their institution’s offerings. As far as my own… Continue reading