Category Archives: freelance writing goals

When you’re freelancing, you’re writing for money. This is business, not pleasure (although it is fun) so that means that you need to have serious goals.


Writing Goals: Gaining Courage and Confronting Obstacles

This is the third article in our writing goals series. We’ve discussed making your writing goals real, and the benefits to achieving your goals. Creating writing goals, and achieving them, is a PROCESS. Once you understand the process, you’ll set … Continue reading

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Writing Goals: What Are the Benefits?

We started this new series on writing goals with this article: “Writing Goals: Make Them Real.” Please read that article and create at least two goals if you haven’t already done so. Ensure that these goals are both specific, and … Continue reading

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Can you create a six figure Web writing business?

As a freelance writer, you’re your own boss and your potential income is unlimited. However, many writers get in their own way. How To Start An Internet Business In 3 Easy Steps (And What Holds You Back) – Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by … Continue reading

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Are you primed for the holiday season?

Are you getting ready for the holiday season? Many businesses get out of the red and into profit thanks to the holiday gift-buying season, and as a writer, you should be aware of this. I talk about things you should … Continue reading

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When to give up all rights: never, unless the pay’s great

“All rights” deals are usually known as “work done for hire.” If you sign an All Rights deal, the copyright transfers to the company which paid you. That’s the complete copyright, now and forever, in all media. You give up … Continue reading

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Value-adding your writing for added income

Want to make more income from an article for a print or Web publication? You can, when you add value. You can add value in many ways. Consider: * A sidebar or two. Sidebars give additional information. For example, if … Continue reading

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HighRise – take control of your busy freelance writing life

I’m a huge fan of many 37Signals’ products, and subscribe to a couple of them, so I was very interested in trying out the new HighRise Web app. At first I thought that since I was up to my neck … Continue reading

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How to make money freelance writing 3: Become a flack – make money writing Public Relations material

Developing your public relations skills is vitally important to your success as a freelance writer. This is because your first PR client will be YOU. If you can master the skills of a public relations professional on your own behalf, … Continue reading

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Don’t Become A Freelance Fatality: Business Plans For Freelance Writers

In my role as a writing teacher, the most common question I’m asked is: “Can I make a living as a writer?” It’s an impossible question for anyone (including you) to answer, without a lot of investigation and research. Therefore, … Continue reading

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Get started achieving today – achieve any goal you set

“Step By Step Action Guide – Your Roadmap to Goal Achievement” What’s stopping you achieving your goals? Many writers have challenges with procrastination. Others feel overwhelmed and unsure… how can you be certain you’ll achieve your goals? By special request … Continue reading

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