Make a Living Writing

DECEMBER 11, 2023

There are valid arguments both for and against the freelance writer resume, but is there a definitive answer? Arguments Against Creating a Freelance Writer Resume The gig economy of freelance writing is different than the typical 9-5 business world. Isn’t a resume for an employee? Yes and no. Probably not.

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Freelance Union

MAY 31, 2023

How a diverse skill set can lead to more creativity and job freedom As a freelancer, having a diverse skill set is incredibly valuable. It not only allows you to be more creative in your approach to projects, but it also gives you the freedom to choose which jobs you want to take on.

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Make a Living Writing

JANUARY 22, 2024

More importantly, it means you’re a master of communication, critical thinking, and creativity. If you like to see a project from start to finish then publishing could be just what you are looking for. Writer If you love writing you may want to consider a career as a writer!

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Make a Living Writing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Do you want to get into the world of writing grants and funding projects? Grant writing is the process of preparing and submitting a written proposal or application to a government agency, foundation, corporation, or other funding source in order to request financial support for a specific project, program, or initiative.

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Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In 2020, when I was heading the project to update the rates chart for the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA), I asked our group of volunteers to update and define several editorial skills. To start, can you explain your definition of developmental editing? I have definitions on my website and on my rate sheet.

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Words Matter by Wix

OCTOBER 27, 2020

In short, the definition of figurative language is using a word or phrase beyond its literal definition to achieve a more complex meaning or to strengthen its descriptive effect. Let’s take a closer look at this creative, non-literal use of language that colors everything that we say, read and write. How do you recognize it?

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Write Freelance

OCTOBER 18, 2021

One of the biggest struggles of being a freelance writer? So not only should your project proposal stand out but you should only add samples that are 100% relevant to the client. The job board includes full-time, part-time, and freelance content writer jobs across different niches. You won’t be the only one applying to them.

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Kayleigh Moore

MAY 13, 2021

Popping in today to share a few lessons learned from my seven years as a full-time freelance writer. Freelance writers have to keep a lot of their own plates spinning, but that doesn’t mean they have to do everything by themselves. This phrase is one I swiped from Convertkit , but it applies to freelance writers, too.

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Freelance Magic

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

If you’re on the fence or aren’t sure what’s involved, this will definitely help… . Quite often, freelance jobs cover creative industries – that’s the focus of Wanderful World. There are 5 major types of freelance contracts: Independent contractor (working on a project to project basis).

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The Creative Penn

MAY 13, 2024

I just started networking at children's book conferences, and frankly, just blindly reaching out to people and saying, “Hey, do you offer any work for hire projects? I get to work on so many fun projects for really amazing brands and IP, and that's really cool. Well done, romance writers listening. I had no idea.

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Kayleigh Moore

JANUARY 6, 2022

I would’ve liked a lot less stress, more time to be outdoors and to work on a non-work-related writing project, and overall just…less responsibility. (At So, this is one of my big goals for 2022: To take on fewer projects at a higher price point with clients I really enjoy working with on a long-term basis. Not cool.) Consulting.

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Freelance Writing Jobs

JULY 7, 2023

It will give you a chance to flex your creative writing muscle in a way you don’t normally get to when you are doing work for other people. Shooter Flash offers an opportunity to writers who work on a smaller canvas. MARY MCCARTHY PRIZE IN SHORT FICTION This contest is open to any short fiction writer of English.

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Smart Blogger

AUGUST 9, 2023

Key Takeaways: Mind mapping allows you to see your whole project — and how various bits fit together — at a glance. Key Takeaways: Outlines don’t have to be scary, and you definitely don’t have to start with a blank page and go straight to creating a linear outline. By outlining, you won’t get stuck when you’re writing.

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The Creative Penn

MAY 5, 2023

How can we use AI tools in our creative and business processes while still keeping our humanity at the core of our books? She’s also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker. What is the AI-Assisted Artisan Author? She has sold almost a million books across 169 countries and 5 languages.

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The Creative Penn

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Jessie Kwak talks about adapting to life as a freelance writer and author after being injured, and her tips for managing work and energy. Jessie Kwak is the author of gangster sci-fi supernatural thrillers and nonfiction for creatives. For a writer, he was an amazing getaway driver. So welcome back to the show, Jessie.

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Copywriter Collective

MARCH 17, 2023

Do you know a writer or editor who takes pride in perfection? And irrespective of Grammarly (and other AI grammar correctors), the human component of copy editing and proofreading will always add some value to a project. I used to get anal ( definitely no pun intended!) Perfectionistic. With super high standards. Every time?

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Text Mercato

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

This trend is most prevalent in the creative writing space since the need to create good content never goes away. But, how do blog sites find out if the freelance content writer they have hired is good for their project? A detailed brief will definitely ease your task Communication is the key! How do you do that?

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Ashleyn Writes

APRIL 27, 2023

Increased access to tools that polish copywriting puts an even higher value on personality-packed conversion copy, and that is something you’re completely capable of doing — even if you don’t consider yourself a good writer. Especially if you’re using it on multiple projects! How, you ask? With ChatGPT. It’s NOT foolproof.

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The Creative Penn

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As a discovery writer, I figure out what I’m writing once I actually start writing it, so although I have written journals related to my travels for decades, nothing emerged as a coherent potential book. Rachael Herron, author of Fast Draft Your Memoir, in an interview on memoir on The Creative Penn Podcast, Feb 2018.

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Brafton

APRIL 8, 2024

Given a simple prompt, a generative AI algorithm can turn out variations on the concept or recommend paths for the project to take, making for a quicker and more decisive planning process. Content generation: Once there’s a valid idea for a creative project, a generative AI tool can help turn it into a finished project.

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Freelance Writing Jobs

JULY 7, 2023

It will give you a chance to flex your creative writing muscle in a way you don’t normally get to when you are doing work for other people. Shooter Flash offers an opportunity to writers who work on a smaller canvas. MARY MCCARTHY PRIZE IN SHORT FICTION This contest is open to any short fiction writer of English.

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The Creative Penn

MARCH 27, 2023

In the intro, I mention the 6 Figure Author Podcast , The Writers Well Podcast , and Reid Hoffman's new Possible podcast. She’s also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker. In this episode, I share my lessons learned and tips for a successful campaign. Was it worth it?

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 25, 2022

She’s also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker. She's also the founder of the Alliance of Independent Authors, a professional speaker and creative coach. You mentioned it before, that your creative non-fiction books, you put years into these.

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The Creative Penn

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Joanne: So I've always written and made up stories, like most writers, really. Early in 2012, after I got my first Kindle and read about self-publishing in the writers magazines that I used to buy, I decided to take the plunge. I just thought of myself more as a writer of books for a long, long time. Joanna: No, not at all.

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Elna Cain

APRIL 1, 2024

Freelance writers are finding it more and more challenging having a sustainable living by writing for clients. Brady Dinkel is a freelance writer and he uses his freelance income to cover his backpacking trips. In their study, they discuss the major challenges freelancers face, which can be a helpful roadmap for new freelance writers.

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Express Writers

MAY 29, 2024

He isn’t the most awesome blogger (sporadic posts, all over the board on topics) but he is definitely highly followed and read. Digital Inspirations, one of his most ambitious projects, is the go-to resource that users land on when they need expert advice on the efficient utilization of web-based technologies, services and tools.

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The Creative Penn

JANUARY 9, 2023

What are the most common reasons why writers don't finish their books —and how can you overcome them in order to finish yours this year? The most common reasons that writers abandon books. Creating a system for your creative process. How to commit to finishing one project when you have multiple started.

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The Write Life

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Using sensory language is important in creative writing for lots of reasons, including the ones listed above. It’s so natural for these to come in a pair that writers often do this by accident. For example, if your character has been dropped in a sewer, it’s probably too dark to see much right away, but they’d definitely smell it!

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 16, 2023

Do you get a buzz from fine-tuning bloated paragraphs so they hammer home the writer’s message? So, if you’re already a professional freelance writer , you have an unfair advantage. Learn more about getting paid in The Definitive Guide to Freelance Contracts, Invoices, & Taxes. It’s time to hit the job sites!

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Before we get into that— Tell us a bit more about your adventuring side of your life and why you decided to do a baking book at this point in your creative career. Can you also maybe comment on how— How has getting away from your desk and doing the adventuring helped your creative side? It's definitely a good flapjack!

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Creative Little World

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Table of Contents Discovering Your Niche Crafting a Compelling Fre elance Portfolio Finding the Right Clients & Freelance Gigs Setting Rates For Your Freelance Business Managing Your Life As A Creative Freelancer Growing Freelancing Into Your Dream Career Freelancers Balancing Work and Life 1. What’s the dream?

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The Creative Penn

AUGUST 28, 2023

So I teach literature and creative writing , I work in a couple of undergrad and grad programs, and then, of course, I'm writing, and I had my first child back in 2022. Then I started reading a lot of contemporary writers that were getting more political with diversity and inclusivity. Wytovich Joanna: Stephanie M.

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The Creative Penn

JANUARY 12, 2023

It emerged out of many thousands of words scribbled in my journals, and many more thousands typed into my Scrivener project over the last few years. I also asked two travel writer friends with many books between them. The cover chosen by my patrons & travel writer friends. The others are stock photos. Thank you, patrons!).

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The Creative Penn

JULY 3, 2023

Content will explode exponentially, and AI discoverability and marketing tools will help navigate the tsunami [discussed with Nick below] AI-augmented creativity will develop and more people will want to be writers. I'm still definitely pushing books out as fast as humanly possible. Nick: Thank you. You’ve got to feed the beast.

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Smart Blogger

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Whether you’re a seasoned freelance writer or a new writer with no experience, freelance writing jobs that pay are still plentiful in 2022, 2023, and beyond — if: You know where to look… You know how to promote yourself… And you know how to differentiate yourself from your fellow writers. That’s where we come in.

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The Creative Penn

APRIL 1, 2024

In the intro, Storybundle for writers ; Seth Godin on Tim Ferriss ; Amazon's investment in Anthropic ; Claude 3 direct or Poe.com ; Claude prompt library ; join me and Joseph Michael for a prompt webinar, 4 April, register here ; plus, Spear of Destiny. You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below.

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The Creative Penn

MAY 12, 2023

Stephen Marche talks about the creative process behind Death of an Author , 95% written by AI, out now from Pushkin Industries. How authors might approach co-creating with AI if they want to work with traditional publishers What remains the same despite advances in technology: “Creative AI is going to change everything.

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