professional writers

  • How to balance moving and working: Self-employed edition

    Without question, moving while trying to keep up full-time hours as a self-employed professional is challenging and stressful. But, it is possible. Plus, when you get your new space and know that you did it, it’s a great power trip!   Continue reading

  • 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

  • How to determine rates for your professional writing

    We all tend to want to have a low rate because we think it’ll draw in customers.  It will, but it often will be customers that will give you no end of headache.  Set a rate that feels fair and… Continue reading

  • Pros and cons of a critiquing group

    As you can probably tell, I’m not a huge fan of critiquing groups.  This is only my own personal experience with them, though.  When used properly, they’re an irreplaceable part of a writer’s journey to better writing.  But when they’re… Continue reading

  • 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

  • How to organize your writing projects

    Looking for support on organizing your writing projects?  Here are some of the best tips that are all tried and tested to offer up the best, low maintenance benefits for writers. Continue reading

  • 3 tips to get over writer’s block

    For any kind of writer, “writer’s block” could very well be two of the most dreaded words.  It means glaring at the screen, jabbing at the keyboard, and ripping your hair out amongst other things.  It often comes when we… Continue reading

  • Blocked or lazy? The writer edition

    Professional writers, just like all other business people, have bad days. Did you ever stop to think about what it is that is causing the bad day?  That maybe you might be blocked?  Or, perhaps you’re just being lazy?  Writer… Continue reading