In today’s digital age, writers no longer need traditional publishing houses to produce physical copies of their work.
Thanks to the rise of print-on-demand (POD) services and platforms, independent authors can easily create and distribute high-quality printed materials like books, journals, and merchandise without investing in large print runs or upfront costs.
So, you don’t earn the same amount of money every month, and sometimes, your work is on pause. What’s a big deal – someone might say – so what? Fluctuating income and downtimes are two natural parts of a freelancer’s journey. You must just get used to it.
Not after you experience the dark side of irregular income. In fact, it is the second biggest challenge in freelancing after project acquisition. For as many as 36% of freelancers, having irregular income management is challenging.
If not approached adequately, it makes freelance finance management unbearable. Read on to discover some actionable tips on how to cope with irregular income as a freelancer.
So you’ve decided to take the plunge and become a freelance writer?
Good for you!
This article contains steps on how to register your freelance writing business — because you want to run it as a business. We’ll also give you a few other suggestions you might want to consider as you begin on this exciting journey.
Being a freelance editor can mean different things. This can make it difficult to know where to begin if you’re just starting out or looking to get into freelance editing.
If this is you, don’t worry, we’re here to help. We’ll show you how to become a freelance editor — and we’ll cover the different types of freelance editors, where to source work, and how to grow.
As a freelancer, it can be easy to get set into the mindset that you’re an employee. This can be particularly common when you have a couple of clients who make up the bulk of your work over a long period of time. However, it’s important to remember that you are not just another worker; you are running your own independent business. Just like any enterprise, you’ll find that you tend to be most successful when you regularly apply attention to how you can improve your approach to your business. [Read more…]
Living the gig life but yearning for a bit more stability? Learn how to be an entrepreneur for as low as $1 with this book bundle. [Read more…]
The post-pandemic gig economy is ready to grow, with remote work and freelancing leading the way. Freelance writers as well as other freelancers have had their lifestyles and work choices validated by the remote work and work-from-home trends prompted by Covid-19. [Read more…]
There is a time when your choice to be a freelancer and work from home could impact your right to live in your house. It seems so simple nowadays. You can use the internet to connect with clients, and from there you can earn a wage without commuting. One in four people in the UK agrees with you, as the gig economy continues to grow in influence. However, with the increased numbers comes increased scrutiny from the Government and the taxman. Therefore, it is not so simple as just getting started and seeing how it goes. Let’s guide you through some of the essentials. [Read more…]
In this era of super-fast internet, information is available all around, and every piece of data is competing to make itself visible to a broader audience. SEO or search engine optimization is widely used by freelancers to make their content stand out and gain organic traffic.
But sometimes, good content is not enough to get a high search engine ranking. The latest method of perfecting SEO is by using expired domains, and it is being used by freelancers very commonly. [Read more…]
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If you’re like most writers, you enjoy the part of your job that entails putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard). You’re probably, however, somewhat less fond of marketing. Many of us squirm at the idea of cold calling or attending networking events.
That’s why it’s so important to have a strong professional website. Once it is up and running, it can bring you a steady stream of referrals with little or no further effort you your part.
These are features that will help your website attract customers [Read more…]
