Freelance Writing 101
New to writing for hire? Take this hard-earned advice and run with it.
Pete Croatto
How to respond to unsolicited advice from non-writers
Here’s what a writer should do, when they hear “You know what you should do…” advice.
Focus on your own writing career
Ditching your career timetable and ignoring others’ accomplishments is hard – but absolutely essential to your sanity.
How to cope with making mistakes
Every writer’s worst nightmare is finding an error in print…but it happens, often, and to the very best of us. Here’s how to cope.
From college graduation to freelance writing
For the new college graduate, freelancing is a wonderful option to start writing. But you’ve got to think beyond the classroom.
7 tell-tale signs of toxic freelance clients
Here are the warning signs you should be looking for if you think it may be time to let go of one of your freelance clients.
Choose passion: A new take on the generalist vs. specialist debate
As a freelance writer should you be a generalist or a specialist? Here is a new take on the debate.
Parallel work: What to do when the words won’t come
You can’t write all day, every day. Here are 11 activities to help you shake things up without losing any momentum.
Lessons learned in the dating game also apply to freelance writing
Learn how to apply the rules of dating to your freelance writing career.
Five steps to increase your freelancing profits
Save time and make money with these tips.
Eight tips for snagging an editor’s attention
Learn how to stand out from the crowd with these 8 tips to get an editor’s attention.
Introducing yourself as a writer
“What do you do?” How to answer this deceptively difficult question.
Beware of “writers wanted” ads online
The Internet is full of classifieds calling for writers. How many are too good to be true?
Finding a support system for your writing career
It takes more than talent to keep you writing.
Readying your freelance career for a new baby
What to expect when you’re expecting – and you’re juggling a busy freelance career.
What to do when freelance writing assignments run dry
What can a freelancer do when there’s no work to be had?
Can politeness increase your success as a writer?
The writing community is shockingly gracious and helpful. Don’t test its limits.