Blog Post Length vs Number of Shares

I blame the PR background, but I’ve always been bothered by statistics. You see, in PR, you’re taught how to use and manipulate data to make specific points. And that’s not a kind of PR I wanted to take part in. What’s worse, however, is when I see bloggers take data and pass along misinformation about what that data really says. In most cases, it’s not

Updates on the All Freelance Writing Podcast

Update: I’ve decided to hold off on the podcast’s relaunch until early in the New Year so it wouldn’t go through a start-stop phase right away due to my already-scheduled vacation time in November and December. It will return in January.   If you were a regular listener of the All Freelance Writing podcast, you’ve probably noticed that the show has been on hiatus for a

Calculate Your Ideal Freelance Writing Rates (and Give Yourself a Raise)

The freelance writing rate calculator here at All Freelance Writing was designed to help freelancers calculate their base rates. These would be the minimum rates you need to charge to cover the bare basics. Then you would figure out a premium based on your credentials and experience. There’s another way you can use this free tool however. And it can help you reach your ideal

Quick Tip: Don’t Wait Until November to Prepare for NaNoWriMo

National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, is a little over two weeks away. But if you plan to take part in it this year, you shouldn’t wait until November 1st to think about your new manuscript. Instead, use the rest of October for planning and outlining. Then, when NaNoWriMo begins, you’ll be ready to jump into your story. How I’m Spending My October Getting Ready