If you’re like me, you’re probably feeling as though you are limping to the end of 2019. In fact, I debated if I would even write blog posts for the next couple of weeks because I figured that most freelancers are ready to switch off for the year. But, I’ve been writing this blog for three full years and I haven’t missed a weekly post in all that time, so I wasn’t about to start now. But this post is short and sweet. I promise.

Okay, so I know the title of this post could be misleading. I don’t mean to say that there is only one thing freelance writers should never do. Because, of course, there are multiple sins in the freelance world. But recently I’ve had similar conversations with different editors and all have mentioned one thing that freelance writers do that was unforgivable in their eyes.

While I love freelancing, there’s no doubt that at times I steer my ship in the wrong direction. Each year I write down my goals

Freelancing can be a crowded space. For some writers I know, the rise of the gig economy means they feel their position as a freelancer is precarious. At a time when it seems like there are freelance writers everywhere and freelancing is uber competitive, how can you set yourself apart? I’ve found 5 easy ways that you can add value to the editors and clients you work with.

So often when I listen to a freelancing podcast, go to a seminar or read a business blog, presenters and experts highlight the importance of networking. But