• Writer Challenges

    4 Things New Writers Should Watch Out For

    Tweet {photo credit} You’re new. And confused. The world is your oyster, but you don’t know where to start and which one’s a dud, and which one’s holding the pearl. Don’t worry. We’ve all been there. Even as experienced writers, we sometimes slip and fall into the cracks. The good news is that there are a few red flags you can take note of now to prevent the white flag of giving up down the line. Here are five: 1. The client who wants to be your best friend. I’m all about making friends and being friendly with new and…

  • Freelance Writing

    Turning Tricks: Secrets of a Freelance Writer

    Tweet photo by nickwheeleroz MacKenzie Phillips shocking confession on Oprah startled the world!  At least it shocked me.  And though I don’t have quite a huge secret, I do suddenly have a desire to share a tiny one.  Here it is…I don’t like every writing job I get.  Phew!  It might not be a big secret but it’s a difficult one to say.  Being a freelance writer means I get to live my dream.  I get to work at home and make my own hours which means sleeping as long as I want and going to the gym when I please.