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• 04.12.2017

  15. Don't Know Everything About Writing Yet? Good.

  You're afraid to pitch your freelance writing services until you know everything there is to know about pitching and writing. The bad news is, you'll never know it all. The good news is, understanding this and embracing the beginner's mind...

  
• 04.05.2017

  14. Why You Should Be Happy When a Client Quits

  You know whats the worst? When you go to pitch a client you love, and you find out that they've left the company...and in their place is someone who doesn't know you from Adam. Except that it's actually not the worst—it's...

  
• 03.29.2017

  13. BREAK THIS RULE - Most writers have drinking problems

  Why are writers pegged as heavy drinkers? Diana Burrell of Renegade Writer Press explains why this is—and what it means for us writers—in this excerpt from the upcoming third edition of The Renegade Writer: A Totally Unconventional Guide to Freelance...

  
• 03.22.2017

  12. You're Writing Too Much

  You may be losing out on freelance writing jobs by sharing too much information with your prospects. Here, I share how over-sharing can hurt your career, why we do it, and how to know if you're guilty of writing pitches...

  
• 03.15.2017

  11. How to Narrow Down Your Niche

  You've probably heard that writers who specialize can command higher fees. But what niche should you choose? Whether you're just starting out, or have been writing for a while and want to increase your earnings, here are some ways to...

  
• 03.08.2017

  10. How a Rude Comment Turned into a $500 Article Assignment

  When you're irritated, stop complaining. Instead, transform your problem into a way to help readers...and a way to land more freelance writing jobs. I'll show you how I did it, and how you can, too.

  
• 03.01.2017

  9. Why Freelance Writing Should be a Total Cash Grab

  The makers of the popular party game Codenames just signed a license with another publisher to come out with Codenames Disney Family Edition and Codenames Marvel Edition. Some game fans called this a "Cash grab." Here, we talk about why...

  
• 02.22.2017

  8. How Writers Waste Time by Saving Time

  Word counts are getting shorter, and deadlines are too, which means you may be tempted to cut corners on your work to make ends meet. Here, I talk about how skimping on your writing does a disservice to your readers,...

  
• 02.15.2017

  7. Let Future You Handle Your Writing Problems

  Worrying about what might happen should you get an assignment - What if I get sued? What if I can’t do the job? What if I need a business license? - is what I call “pre-freaking out.” Its noble purpose...

  
• 02.08.2017

  6. The Downside of Beliefs

  Holding strict beliefs about how the writing business works can lead to an overconfidence in the rules that sucks all the fun out of your writing life. Here’s how to develop a different kind of confidence when you know that...

  
• 02.02.2017

  5. The Best Daily Schedule for Freelance Writers

  Being in control of your time isn't as fun as you thought, right? Here are five ways to schedule your work days, from the most regimented...to "Linda's Patented ADHD-Style Schedule."

  
• 01.25.2017

  4. Rich People Have Feelings Too

  Can't "relate" to people who aren't just like you? That may be why your freelance writing earnings are too low.

  
• 01.18.2017

  3. Problem Clients

  If you find that the majority of your clients are problem children, it's time to take a hard look in the mirror. Maybe you're the problem child...

  
• 01.12.2017

  2. Just One More

  If you feel that you can't possibly pitch your writing and get clients until you have just one more clip...just one more class...just one more testimonial...just one more credential... ...this episode is for you!

  
• 01.11.2017

  1. Stop Optimizing What You Hate

  Hate pitching? Don't pitch. Hate blogging? Don't blog. Hate networking? Don't network. "Stop Optimizing What You Hate" is all about discovering what form of marketing is best for YOUR freelance writing business, instead of scattering your energies on all the...