This is the third challenge in your struggle as a freelance writer or an aspiring freelance writer. Of course you want to pursue your goals and keep your dignity. Fear of your family and friends You’ve proudly told them that you’re a Writer (with a capital W). Yet you haven’t earned more than $1,000 from […]

Here’s the second challenge that you’ll need to confront as a freelance writer. This is something that any writer worth her salt will struggle with. Fear of your writing You’re not confident as a writer. You’re your harshest critic. You’re terrified that if you dared ask for more than $50 for a 1,000 word article, […]

Fear of the client If you’re new to freelance writing (or freelance anything), it takes time to adjust to frequent money negotiations. If you’re like most people: You work a regular 40-hour per week job. The only time you have any type of financial discussion on the value of your work is when you’re hired […]

When I first started freelance writing, I followed the rules that assured success. Set up my website Gathered contracts Crafted pitches Focused on marketing my skills Of course, I read up on the money side of the business too, like creating invoices, setting aside money for taxes and negotiating my rates. All of these tasks […]