Freelancing Is Business

Freelancing Is Business

by | Jul 18, 2017 | Business | 0 comments

Through the years, I’ve known a lot of people who were freelance writers. Some of them did it on the side and others wrote for a living. The big difference between the two groups was how they approached the work. The ones looking at it as extra money, typically didn’t approach it like a business. It was just a part-time gig that brought in a bit of extra cash. It was not how they paid the mortgage or put food on the table.

The Niche Myth: Or the Case for Writing Broadly

The Niche Myth: Or the Case for Writing Broadly

by | Jun 20, 2017 | Business | 0 comments

There are those in freelance writing who advocate (loudly, I might add) to choose a niche and stick to it if you want to make money. I get it. It’s easier to market yourself if you have a specialty. But being a freelance writer should be about more than the money. It should be about the writing. Choosing a niche is not always the best option.