Steal Like an Artist  is one of those books that was lingering in the back of my consciousness as one of those guides for life I really...

To be a successful freelancer, you need more than just good writing skills. I had two inspirations for this post. The first is the...

As another year comes screeching to a halt, I finally have some time to look back and reflect on the last 12 months. What a year! As I’ve...

It’s the first day of school! So many mixed emotions going on! It’s a bit of a relief to get back to the school schedule. Summer is just...

I’m not that old (in my mind), but I admittedly rely on some old-school methods in my writing career. I track my assignments, leads, and...

I’ve been a writer all my life,but started attaching the “freelance” label to the term about 20 years ago, when I was fresh out of...

I have a confession to make. I’m on social media but have never received an inquiry or locked in a single project from any of the...

It’s tough to beat the flexibility and freedom of freelancing. Now, a caveat: I picked up an extra gig as a substitute teacher this past...

I’ve been in the writing game for some time, but I can honestly say I’ve never had a year like 2023. As I discussed in a previous post,...

To many, freelance writing sounds like a fast, easy way to make good money. (Admittedly, “good money” looks different for everyone)....

Don’t ask me how it happened, but somehow, I am marking 20 years as a freelance writer in 2023. I started as a new college undergraduate...

Writing is hard. Editing and proofreading is even harder. The processes are related, but require very different skill sets to generate a...

It’s March 20, which means spring is finally here! I don't know about you, but this winter has been particularly harsh. No major...

I recently had a conversation with a friend about the status of her job search. She admitted it’s been frustrating. One of her biggest...

2022 was a total whirlwind for me, both personally and professionally. I don’t know if we are still trying to make up for the lack of any...

A few weeks ago, one of my longtime editors sent me an email asking me for my phone number. I was curious, but not overly concerned. I’d...

Artists have portfolios. Sales reps have new client packets. Writers should have sample kits. Also known as press kits, these packets of...

Anyone who has been in the freelance writing game for more than a few months has probably realized there is much more to it than writing....

I’m fortunate. I’m in this freelance writing game for several years, and I’ve been fortunate to have as much work as I’ve wanted in that...

A few weeks ago, I came across a movie I’d only seen once and was thrilled to find again. Unfortunately, most people I know have never...