Developing your portfolio should be way up there on your to-do list! That is why it is number two in “The 12 Rules of Freelance Writing” series. Why? Your writing portfolio showcases your skill and expertise. It acts as a resume of sorts to show potential clients just what you can do. Just like with…
Today’s “Guest Post of the Month” was sent in by Diana Siame of Chitenge Stories, a fantastic blog for aspiring bloggers and entrepreneurs. Almost a year ago I started my blog on impulse. It hasn’t been all rosy but I love what I do. I don’t write as often as I would love to…
Oh batching, where have you been all my life?! Seriously, I don’t know why it has taken me so long to jump on the batching bandwagon, but boy am I glad I finally have! I am so much more productive, organized and aware of where my time goes. And not just with writing, but also…
As a work-at-home-mum (WAHM), motivation can be hard to maintain at times. There is so much to balance. Active toddlers, crawling babies, cleaning, cooking, laundry, shopping, the list is endless. Somehow amongst all that you need to eke out time to build your business, complete client work and lets not forget about finding some time…
I can hear the questions now: What is a writers’ platform? Why do I need one as a freelance writer? How do I create one? They are the same questions I asked myself when I kept hearing about a writers’ platform. So I researched, I Googled and I asked around. And the following is…
An important part of your freelance writing business is to provide potential clients with quotes. But if you have never had to quote, then you may be a little lost as to how to go about it. I have put together some basic tips to help you create quotes for your potential clients. What…
Just a few days ago I posted about the importance of having a website as a freelance writer. Today I am offering a few simple tips to develop your website, which will ultimately help promote and grow your business. The first step to develop your website: You must decide if you are going to use free…
A “Letter of Agreement” (LOA) is similar to a writing contract, however it is not as lengthy or involved. It is less formal then a contract, yet still outlines all of the agreed upon terms between you and your client. The LOA is in the form of a letter, protects both you and your…
What is a writing contract? Congratulations! You have landed a client, so what is next? A writers’ contract of course! When you negotiate with a client it’s important you both understand the conditions of your business relationship. A writing contract sets out exactly what is expected of you and of your client. It protects…
Invoicing is something you, as a business owner, should know how to do. After all, if you don’t invoice your client then you won’t get paid! So whether you are a full-time freelance writer, or write on the side, you need to have the ability to create and send invoices. So, where do you start? Personally,…
