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3 mistakes freelance writers make when pitching online publications

There’s no doubt that there’s an art to pitching and sending query letters to editors. During conversations with editors over the years I’ve realised freelance writers are making common pitching mistakes. In fact, the first mistake is that writers don’t differentiate the way they pitch depending on whether the publication is in print or online. It sounds simple, but if you don’t get this right when pitching online publications, your pitch isn’t likely to get commissioned or even read.

how i built up to full time freelance writing (and hit $100k in my first year)

Business of Freelancing

How I built up to full time freelance writing (and hit $100K in my first year)

After a false start in 2014 where I tried to go full time as a freelance writer, I became a “proper” full time freelancer in January 2017.

The 6 inevitable truths about being a freelance writer

There are certain realities you need to prepare yourself for if you’re a freelance writer, or want to be one. This is not about working from home and finding yourself in your pyjamas at 3pm (although trust me, that may well happen), or about friends who think you are permanently available for coffee because you are freelancing.

How to make part-time freelance writing work for you

Maybe you’re not ready to leave your full-time job. Maybe you’re working from home caring for small humans. Maybe you like the security of a regular pay cheque. Maybe you’ve tried to make a go of full-time freelance writing, but it didn’t work. Whatever your situation, there’s a way to make part-time freelancing sustainable and fulfilling.

how freelance writers can ask for (and get) amazing testimonials

Business of Freelancing

How freelance writers can ask for (and get) amazing testimonials

It’s probably not going to come as a big surprise to you that one of the best ways that freelance writers can secure a writing gig or new client is through having a range of amazing testimonials. Now, I don’t know about you, but for a long time I neglected gathering testimonials from editors and clients.

3 easy ways to ramp up your freelance writing

While I know many people were happy to see the back of 2020, I’m not sure this year has been the unburdened, fresh start that we all hoped for. I know that sounds like a downer, but I think it’s important to recognise that the world is still topsy turvy.

december income report and end of year wrap up

The Month in Review

December income report and end of year wrap up

I’ve never been so glad to see the end of year like I have with 2020. Which is weird in some ways because I’ve had my most financially successful year ever (in the middle of a pandemic – what?!) and I feel more balanced with work and life than I have in a long time.

the 9 questions you need to ask yourself before 2021 starts

Business of Freelancing

The 9 questions you need to ask yourself before 2021 starts

Well, we’ve almost made it to the end of 2020. This time last year I was feeling so weary. I’d had a huge year with

how to be an anti oppressive freelance writer

Feature Writing

How to be an anti-oppressive freelance writer

When I was a social worker, so much of my work was rooted in anti-oppressive practices. And let me tell you, I made mistakes all the time. But I think the key is to keep learning, asking questions, accepting that we’re not going to get it right 100% of the time and use resources (like the toolkit mentioned below) that help us become anti-oppressive freelance writers.