‘Advice’
4 tips for writing about me pages that work
Writing someone else’s page is often much easier than your own. Partner up with a buddy to write and edit each other’s work. Don’t hesitate to take inspiration from another freelancer’s “about me” page, but remember that your story and voice make all the difference in the world.
Freelancer Organization Tips
by Robyn Roste When I began freelancing things were straightforward. Someone would ask me for an article and I would write it. I’d write whenever I felt like it and I’d invoice when I remembered. It sort of worked. But when I decided I wanted to make a real go of freelancing, I realized I […]
12 ways to repurpose old content to create new content
Not everything you craft is going to find a home. Brilliant stories will be rejected. Beautiful paragraphs get cut. Blog posts die on page three of Google. You can’t win them all, but you can recycle, reuse and repurpose.
Finding Better Clients Through Positioning
by Robyn Roste Last year was a good freelance year for me, but by the fourth quarter I was feeling spread thin. In theory I knew what I needed—fewer, higher paying clients—but I was tired of guessing and muddling my way through. I wanted someone to draw me a road map. In December, I hired […]
Working the side-hustle life as a freelancer
Search side hustles or gig economy on Google and it is easy to be bombarded with lists of the best bang-for-your-buck, low-pressure jobs that will provide supplementary income. And what topped Forbes’ list? Freelancing.
Growth and mistakes: Reflecting on year one as a freelance writer
Reflecting on year one as a freelance writer. This has been the best move of my career. However, this doesn’t mean I still don’t drool over the job postings that pop up on my LinkedIn feed. Or that I’m not worried about the eventually slow times that will creep up.
Why Freelancers in Marketing and Communications Should Have an Email List
by Robyn Roste If you spend any time studying online marketing you’ve come across advice to start an email list. And if you’re a typical freelancer who gets most of your work from referrals you may think you don’t need one. I get it. On the surface it doesn’t make sense. Why would you collect […]
Navigating NaNoWriMo with ADHD: One Freelance Writer’s Experience
This article on one experience with ADHD and NaNoWriMo is written by Becky Zimmer, a freelance writer based in Humboldt, Saskatchewan with experience in farm, community, small business and sports reporting.
Stay-at-home retreat: a freelancer’s guide to crafting the perfect staycation
This article is written by Vanessa Chiasson, a freelance writer based in Ottawa who specializes in travel and human interest stories. As a travel writer, I often say that I need a vacation. People think I’m kidding around (“Didn’t you just get back from somewhere?”), but I’m not looking for another flight. I simply want […]
The Born Freelancer on Imposter Syndrome
This series of posts by the Born Freelancer shares personal experiences and thoughts on issues relevant to freelancers. Have something to add to the conversation? We’d love to hear from you in the comments. Freelance writers and imposter syndrome I’ve read a lot recently about the many different types of people who experience “imposter syndrome”—the feeling […]
