freelance writer
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How to transition from platform freelancing to private freelancing
At times, transitioning your freelance work will be scary, stressful, and challenging. When you hit those milestones when working privately, make sure to celebrate them. Continue reading
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Why my planner is my lifeline for business organization
Since I’m a professional business content writer, you’d probably think my favourite business tool was a word processor, right? My favourite business must-have is actually my planner! It’s my most important business expense every year. Continue reading
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Hard Truths: Part I
Accepting those hard truths is so important! You don’t have to take ownership of them because they are outside of your control. Just accept them as they are, and keep on moving forward. Continue reading
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Professional writer rates: hourly vs per-word
Sometimes my ability to write confidently is worth more (per word), and sometimes my time itself is worth more (per hour). As you get used to working as a professional writer, you’ll learn just where your time goes, and how… Continue reading
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My favourite holiday writing topics
Over the years, I often find myself working happily away on some fun and interesting holiday-themed writing topics that make it an enjoyable time of year even if I do find myself working through it. Continue reading
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How to win over a customer
As if researching, writing and editing weren’t enough to handle as a professional writer, you also have to figure out creative ways to win over the customer. With all of the competition out there, it may seem that trying to… Continue reading
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Behaviour yeses and noes: the customer
If you’re looking at hiring a freelance business writer to give you some support and you want to make sure that it’s a profitable relationship on both sides, here are some behaviour tips to help you make the most out… Continue reading
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When to break up with a business content writer
Your writer, be them a freelance writer or a staff writer, may show one or more of these signs that they are no longer cutting it. The more of these they show, the more energy it may take for you… Continue reading
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The importance of self-care as a business writer
You do have to be constantly ready to hop on a new deadline, and it can lead to the dreaded writer’s burn out. So, what do you do to take care of yourself as a writer? You, well, take care… Continue reading
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The importance of business writing
Why should someone give up their dream of being an astronaut to become a business writer? Answer: they shouldn’t. Continue reading