The Freelance Feast-or-Famine Cycle is a Choice
The dreaded feast-or-famine cycle is avoidable. Here’s how to get your freelance writing business out of it.
Clients Are Using AI. Here’s How to Use That Against Them
Your freelance writing clients are using AI. You can’t stop that. But here is a way you can use it to your advantage.
馃惁鈥嶁瑳 Stop trading time for money… do this instead
Turn Your Expertise Into Cold, Hard Cash 路 March 25th, 2025 路 Hey friend 馃憢 Last week I signed up for a half marathon. Yikes. I’ve been a runner on and off since high school, but training for a distance race is a different beast. You can’t just go out and wing it. You need a plan, a pace, and a goal. Funny enough, building a freelance business is very similar. This week I want to talk about something that held my business back for longer than I’d like to admit. And I’ll share exactly what I…
Stop Trading Time for Money (Do This Instead)
Tired of working long hours for not enough pay? Stop selling time and sell clients your expertise instead. Here’s how.
馃惁鈥嶁瑳 The freelance market just split in two
Which Side Are You On? 路 March 18th, 2025 路 Hey friend 馃憢, You might have noticed I’ve been gone for a bit. I needed to take a break from the newsletter to prioritize my mental health and some work-life balance. But I’m back! I’ve also been working on a super exciting project that I’ll be able to share more about very soon 馃. While I was away, something shifted in the freelance writing market that I don’t think enough people are talking about yet. It’s not doom and gloom (promise!). But we…
The Freelance Market Just Quietly Split in Two
The freelance writing market is changing. Are you on the side that’s getting left behind? Here’s how to tell.
馃惁鈥嶁瑳 Ignore this if you don’t like getting paid
How to Ask Clients for a Raise 路 August 28th, 2025 路 Hey friend 馃憢 Right now I’m probably somewhere in the middle of the Dakotas driving across the country. But I wanted to bring you a highly requested topic: how to raise your freelance writing rates. This is super important right now. The cost of living is up, companies are getting picky about how they spend their marketing budget, and AI is still a factor. You might be nervous about asking for a raise in this market, but it’s essential if…
How to Ask Freelance Writing Clients for a Raise
You deserve to be paid what you’re worth. Here’s an effective strategy for asking freelance writing clients for a raise.
馃惁鈥嶁瑳 Are these freelance writing tools legit?
A Look At My Tech Stack as a Freelance Writer 路 August 21st, 2025 路 Hey friend 馃憢 I’ve been super busy this week getting ready for a cross-country move (yep, again 馃槄), so this one will be a little short. I’m taking a page from my friend Liz Heflin’s playbook. In her latest newsletter issue, she shared the technology and tools she uses in her freelance writing business. As you know, I’m a huge fan of transparency in this industry. It’s more important than ever right now as freelance writers…
馃惁鈥嶁瑳 Get paid in more than exposure
How to Get Paid for Writing Guest Posts 路 August 14th, 2025 路 Hey friend 馃憢 Hope you’re doing well! I’ve had several people ask me about guest posting opportunities. This might not be the path you first think of when imagining how you can get paid as a freelance writer. After all, there’s no client involved. Even so, guest posting can be a rewarding way to build your writing brand and earn credibility. You can turn around and use that to your advantage when pitching for future jobs. This week,…