Why I Hired a Writing Mentor — Part 2: Now What?
By Susannah Noel A month ago, I took one step closer to my dream of being a full-time freelance writer: I went down to half-time at my day job as a marketing manager, with the intention of using my...
View Article7 Easy Jobs That Leave Your Days Free for Writing
The key thing about writing is that it takes a lot of mental energy. Your friends and relatives may *think* you’re doing nothing, but you and I know you’re sweating yourself into a near-coronary trying...
View ArticleWhy Hating Your Day Job Won’t Make You a Successful Freelance Writer
I hear every week from aspiring freelance writers who despise their cubicle life. You hate your boss. Working for the Man is unfilling. It’s boring. Certainly not how you ever planned to spend your...
View ArticleOh, Snap! 18 Websites That Pay Writers for LGBTQ Content
“It’s a real hustle, you sure you want to quit your job at Harvard?” That’s the response I usually got from family and friends when I talked about leaving my day job to become a full-time freelancer....
View ArticleHow to Rev Up Your Income as a Part-Time Freelancer
I wasn’t planning on being a part-time freelancer. Six years ago I made the move to full-time freelancing after my third career layoff. I knew financial potholes existed. I also swore I’d avoid the...
View Article‘I Want to Quit My Job and Freelance’— How to Know It’s Time
I hear this a lot, from aspiring freelance writers: “I want to quit my job. I’ve always wanted to earn a living from my writing. But…I’m scared.” Indeed. We all are. How do you know when it’s your...
View ArticleContent Writing Productivity: 11 Bright Hacks to Get Organized
Ever struggle to keep up with your content writing deadlines? Maybe freelancing is your full-time gig, or maybe it’s your side hustle. Maybe you have a day job, kids, or both. If you’re feeling like...
View ArticleStaffing Agencies for Freelance Writers: 7 Insider Tips from a Recruiter
Can you find freelance work with staffing agencies? Definitely. But you need to know what happens behind the scenes when a recruiter is trying to find a writer for their client. Here’s what usually...
View ArticleQuit Your Job to Freelance? A Teacher’s 5 Sink-or-Swim Moves
If you’ve been thinking about ways to quit your job and freelance full time, you’re not alone. There’s a lot of unknowns right now. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a little more control over your income,...
View ArticleWriting-Life Loser? 11 Freelancer Stereotypes That Are Total B.S.
Is there someone in your circle who thinks your writing life is a joke? You know…they vehemently try to talk you out of quitting your day job. Or maybe you’ve heard their snide comments, snickers, and...
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