by Carol Tice | Dec 21, 2014 | Blog
As the year winds down, do your thoughts turn to your writing goals for the coming year? I know mine do. Now’s the time to lay the groundwork to earn more in the months ahead. But it’s also a busy time for many of us — there’s shopping, travel,...
by Carol Tice | Nov 30, 2014 | Blog
Do you sometimes feel like an easily replaceable cog in the vast wheel that is the freelance writing marketplace? If so, you’re not alone. With all the $5 or $10-a-post writing gigs online, it’s easy to feel writing has simply become a cheap activity...
by Carol Tice | Nov 26, 2014 | Blog
This past October, I found a new copywriting client. They had already gone through two sub-par writers, so they were wary of hiring another freelance writer. I did a paid trial piece, using the voice I saw on their blog. It turns out, they didn’t like their...
by Carol Tice | Nov 23, 2014 | Blog
Have you wondered if there’s a point at which the freelance writing life gets easier? I get asked that a lot. Writers get sick of the hustle and grind of trying to scare up more gigs. Or they tire of being broke all the time. Isn’t there an easier way to...
by Carol Tice | Nov 16, 2014 | Blog
Many new writers looking to find that first place they can break in and start earning money from their craft end up signing up for a content mill. Either that, or they end up discovering a revenue-share site like Examiner or Guardian Liberty Voice, or bidding for gigs...