Why 200+ Writer Websites Failed to Get A Single Client

Last week, I asked writers to tell me about their websites. And boy, did they! I got nearly 500 responses in under a week. Wanted to share the data with you today because it points up some of the common mistakes writers make with a writer website. First off, the big...

How One Freelance Writer Blew It and Went Broke

I try to keep this an upbeat blog full of helpful advice on how to earn more as a freelance writer. But it’s not all sweetness and $1-a-word assignments out there. Sometimes, freelance writers get into big trouble. And then, they write me. Below is one recent...

7 Warning Signs Your Freelance Writer Website Sucks

By Henneke Duistermaat Let’s be frank. Creating your freelance writer website is tough. It’s far more difficult to write your own copy than to create content for a client. Today I’m sharing the most common mistakes on freelance websites. Avoid these...

The Radical Change that Made Me a Super-Productive Writer

I used to have the most amazing morning writing sessions. Before blogging and social media happened, that is. Now, as a West coast person, you wake up to an already-full email inbox and a blizzard of blog comments and social shares that cry out for response....

My Best Book Marketing Tip for Creating Maximum Buzz

I recently put out a traditionally published print book — The Pocket Small Business Owner’s Guide to Starting Your Business on a Shoestring. I did a lot of things to promote the book. I had a launch party. I wrote guest posts. I spoke at conferences and on...