Here’s a revenue stream option for writers that I don’t think we’ve really talked about much – flipping websites or blogs. Yesterday I sold two of my websites that I didn’t feel like managing / updating anymore – AboutGreenLiving.com and FreePressReleaseWriting.com. I liked the domains. I liked the potential each had. But I already have my “big three” sites that take most of my time,
I’ve mentioned repeatedly in the past that I think all freelance writers could benefit from having their own professional website and / or blog to showcase their writing and niche expertise. Today I’m going to share my own favorite resources – the tools and services I use repeatedly when setting up new sites or blogs, and why I use them. Web Hosting I have hosting
I mentioned previously that I would be reviewing two similar books here on a topic we don’t talk about much – writing a novel. In the case of these two books, both promise to teach you how to write a first draft of your novel in just 30 days. Why Talk About Novel Writing on a Freelance Writing Blog? There’s nothing to say that freelance
We all like to talk about goals at the end of the year, when we’re figuring out what we want to change in our writing careers – we want to earn more, take on more clients, take on different types of clients, launch a blog, write a book or e-book, etc. But how can a freelance writer set realistically attainable goals for their freelance writing
Do you want to improve your Web content writing skills or learn how to become a Web content writer, branching out from other types of freelance writing? I was recently asked how a writer could learn more about Web content writing, from someone previously more involved with print formats. If you’re in a similar boat, here’s what I suggest: Read Web Content When you’re learning
I’m always telling freelance writers that it’s best to specialize, especially when they ask me how they can earn more money writing. As a refresher, here’s why I think specialization in freelance writing is so important: Having intimate knowledge of a niche or type of writing can speed up the writing process (leaving you with more billable hours in a day, or more “extra” time