What I Learned In My 2nd Year As A Full-Time Writer

My most popular post on this blog was last year’s look back at being a full-time writer in 2014. My goal in writing that post – and this one – is to share my story with others who are just dipping their toes into making a living with their writing. And, of course, others like me who are managing to make it pay the bills, but aren’t at “guru” status just yet. :) At the end of every year, I like to do a client analysis that helps me get a grasp on where I’m spending my time, and what are…

Advice for new freelance writers

I am so behind the times on this, but Carol Tice of Make a Living Writing and the Freelance Writer's Den has a new ebook out: Start Here: 40 Freelance Writers Share How They Find Clients, Stay Motivated and Earn Well Today It's a collection of blog posts from Make a Living Writing, all by new freelancers and the lessons they've learned while getting started – including an essay by me! My post, How One Freelance Writer Broke Into Her Dream Niches is all about my strategy to break into new niches by strategically leveraging the experience I already have. There's…