The most prolific and productive writers have a few traits in common. Writers write. And productive writers write routinely, efficiently, and while having a whole lot of fun. In the decade that I’ve been writing and interacting with writers, I’ve found that the most prolific and productive writers have a few traits in common. Do […]
Can You Make Full-Time Writing Income On Part-Time Hours?
In my first year as a writing parent, I made more money working part-time than I had in previous years. This is how. In January 2012, I became a parent. Everything I had learned about productivity, meeting deadlines, and keeping to a schedule was about to be tossed down the drain. I re-learned a lot […]
24 Financial Mistakes That Will Cost You Big As A Freelancer
A six-figure writer on the top financial mistakes you’re making as a freelancer and how to fix them, fast. Somewhere around the middle of last year, I got a panicked email from my accountant in India. He’d just finished doing my taxes—several months late because of my tardiness—and had realized that my tax bill was […]
The Ultimate Guide To Recurring Income For Freelancers
You don’t have to wait ten years to figure out how to make a reliable income. You can start right now, today. There are three things I know about you: How do I know? I’ve been there. And I’ve done that. It took me over ten years to figure out that it doesn’t have to […]
The Only Two Things You Need To Know About Negotiating Better Rates
These are really the only two skills you’ll ever need when you’re negotiating better rates. When it comes to negotiating better rates, there’s a wide gap between the way pros handle their business and the way new writers do it. In a nutshell, most pros I know will almost always ask for a higher number […]