Category: writer life

Posts talking about writers, writer life, etc.

Is the gig economy as sketchy as it seems?

Here are my thoughts on the future of the gig economy and how you can approach it with the right mindset as a professional freelancer.

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Is the gig economy the new corporate career path?

reelancers are everywhere, and so are content platforms. So, is the gig economy replacing the traditional brick-and-mortar career path? Read on to find out!

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Is the gig economy financially stable?

In truth, there has been so much change in the freelancer world since AI came into the picture that there are still a lot of ripples yet to come.

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How to make the most out of the gig economy

There probably is a science to the gig economy. And some freelancers are better than others at being the perfect person for every job that comes their way. However, making this volatile world work for you is about staying as personalized as possible. Here’s what I mean.

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How to make money freelance writing

While it might feel like you can never get your foot in the door for freelancing income, you definitely can with the proper steps to get you there. Most of my advice is about building up your own professionalism and education.

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How to make money as a writer

Staying focused on “making it” as a writer means being ready to pivot from one type of writing to another and standing firm when enforcing pay schedules, pay rates, and more.

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The strangest places that I’ve worked

I've discovered that creating a productive workspace is more than having ambiance or being in the zone. It's about dealing with a personal life and its needs while juggling deadlines!

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My favourite working spaces

I've been looking forward to writing about this because sharing my favourite workplaces is a fun way to tell you more about my life as a professional writer! It also helps people know where to find me if I disappear down a writing rabbit hole…

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How to get work done during a professional crisis

The main difference between a personal and a professional crisis is that you will be judged on overcoming a work-related crisis. Why? How? Keep reading to find out!

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How to get work done during a personal crisis

For most freelancers, there is very little option to take time off from work specifically to deal with whatever crisis has popped up. Is there a right way to work through a personal crisis? No. But, there is a wrong way to do it.

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