Look, I know this freelance writing career seems like a bit much in the beginning. There are so many moving parts to juggle!

And it’s easy to start with a content company to get paid. But is it worth it?

In today’s episode, I talk about my experience and why you need to work your ass off and do this on your own (but content creation companies are okay).

Get Started with CopyPress!

If you liked this episode, please give it a review on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify, and now Amazon Podcasts! I wanna reach as many listeners as I can!

Where I hang on the internet:

[Pen to the Paper]

Email: [[email protected]] | Instagram: [pentothepaper81] | Twitter: [pentothepaper]

Music: "Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

HEYYYYY!!!! IT’S SEASON 2!!!

Yes, it’s been a year since I started this podcast, and I’m reflecting on what I’ve learned. 

My birthday was also a couple days ago, so I also reflect on what I’ve learned in life, and my goals for the last year in my 30s (gasp!).

I also let you know my goals for season two of the podcast and my website, which you check out BTW. So awesome. :)

What do you wanna hear about? Sound off!

If you liked this episode, please give it a review on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify, and now Amazon Podcasts! I wanna reach as many listeners as I can!

Where I hang on the internet:

[Pen to the Paper]

Email: [[email protected]] | Instagram: [pentothepaper81] | Twitter: [pentothepaper]

Music: "Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Welcome to my trailer!

I finally created a trailer for my podcast so you know what Pen to the Paper is all about. Give it a listen!

Hey there! Are you ready to find clients and make this freelance writing thing a reality?

There are a ton of ways to find clients, but what if you’re an introvert and are afraid of the phone? Or if you’re the type that wants to think outside of the box?

In today’s podcast, I’m giving you different ways to find clients based on your personality. I want everyone to land a client, no matter what! Take a listen and try one of the methods, or all of them!

Quick Summary:

Introverts: use email and avoid the phone

Get creative: send your resume via the post office (bonus - you buy stamps and save the post office!)

Social media scrollers: seek out via Twitter or Facebook

Professionals: LinkedIn

Get even more creative: check out the stores around your neighborhood and ask if they’re looking for services

If you liked this episode, please give it a review on iTunes and Spotify! I wanna reach as many listeners as I can!

Where I hang on the internet:

[Pen to the Paper]

Email: [[email protected]] | Instagram: [pentothepaper81] | Twitter: [pentothepaper]

Music: "Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Yes, the title is super long.

But hear me out: do you get excited to create something, then the closer you get to actually doing it, the more fearful you are?

Especially as beginning freelance writers, we’re afraid to take a leap for our career. We begin to create a website, but get caught up in the “details,” and now we’re freaking the BLEEP out.

In this episode, I am gonna give you tips to break through, with the biggest one being “progress, not perfection,” so you’re set to receive clients!

Check out Canva to help you create samples!

If you liked this episode, please give it a review on iTunes and Spotify! I wanna reach as many listeners as I can!

Where I hang on the internet:

[Pen to the Paper]

Email: [[email protected]] | Instagram: [pentothepaper81] | Twitter: [pentothepaper]

Music: "Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Happy September! This year is definitely flying by!

This month kicks off finding you a freelance writing gig. And in today’s episode, I tell you what a writing niche is and how to find one that works for you. Yes you, who has never thought about writing before, can have a side hustle or new career as a freelance writer.

I also talk about this month being fearless, which you need to be when finding freelance clients and gigs!

If you liked this episode, please give it a review on iTunes and Spotify! I wanna reach as many listeners as I can!

Where I hang on the internet:

[Pen to the Paper]

Email: [[email protected]] | Instagram: [pentothepaper81] | Twitter: [pentothepaper]

Music: "Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Whoa!!! We’re near the end of August! It’s time to close out this month’s theme of patience. Today’s podcast is about being patient while you hustle.

I know you think you shouldn’t be hustling or marketing yourself because you’re a writer and it doesn’t matter. Wrong. You need to put yourself out there to get people to notice your writing. Is it hella scary? Yes. Is it worth it? Definitely.

But don’t hustle so much that it burns you out. You need to figure out the best time you’re comfortable to put yourself out there. I give you time suggestions and urge you to keep hustling to hit your writing goals.

If you liked this episode, please give it a review on iTunes and Spotify! I wanna reach as many listeners as I can!

Where I hang on the internet:

[Pen to the Paper]

Email: [[email protected]] | Instagram: [pentothepaper81] | Twitter: [pentothepaper]

Music: "Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Hello lovely people! Today’s episode is about the power of the word “no.” Why is hearing no a good thing as a writer? Because it means you have room for improvement and can grow. Imagine if you constantly heard “yes.” You wouldn’t know if your sh*t stank. I’m going to tell you how to put those no’s you hear to your advantage.

If you liked this episode, please give it a review on iTunes and Spotify! I wanna reach as many listeners as I can!

Where I hang on the internet:

[Pen to the Paper]

Email: [[email protected]] | Instagram: [pentothepaper81] | Twitter: [pentothepaper]

Music: "Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

With everything that's going on, you will probably have days where writing is at the bottom of your to-do list. Actually it's underground, buried.

I know that feeling. And you know what? That is your time to rest and recharge.

Today's episode is all about how self-care helps you get back into writing. I DON'T recommend writing for your self-care tip. I also dig more into how I dealt with not writing this year using self-care and how it helped me get back to regularly writing.

Episode on Why I was Gone

If you liked this episode, please give it a review on iTunes and Spotify! I wanna reach as many listeners as I can!

Where I hang on the internet: 

[Pen to the Paper]

Email: [[email protected]] | Instagram: [pentothepaper81] | Twitter: [pentothepaper]

Music: "Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Hey! We’re in August now! 

Do you feel like this year is going by so quickly, but your writing isn’t where you want it to be?

I totally understand. Thanks to this pandemic, everything started slow and now the year is flying by! I feel like I haven’t hit my writing goals, but you know what? I know it takes time.

Today’s podcast is all about having patience, because you and your writing are a work in progress. It needs time to grow and become awesome!

Dive in and be kind to yourself.

If you liked this episode, please give it a review on iTunes and Spotify! I wanna reach as many listeners as I can!

Where I hang on the internet:

[Pen to the Paper]

Email: [[email protected]] | Instagram: [pentothepaper81] | Twitter: [pentothepaper]

Music: "Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License