Two days ago, I was searching for "ghostwriter wanted" job listings and came across the blog/business website of a fellow ghostwriter. Curious, I read through the post. It was a narration of a phone call she'd had with a potential client. A woman had called to ask the cost of services. The ghost responded that … Continue reading How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome
If you've ever read any of my income reports, you've probably seen a screen shot from my FreshBooks dashboard, which looks a little something like this: FreshBooks is my accounting/invoicing software. The two income tracking charts displayed here are only a fraction of the conveniences FreshBooks offers. This company and their software make my life so … Continue reading Professional Invoicing and Financial Tracking for Freelancers: FreshBooks Review
If you're relatively new to freelancing, you've probably come across the term "niche" a few times while scouring the internet for tips and tricks. So what the heck does it mean exactly, and why should you care? A niche is an area of expertise. Your niche determines your marketing strategy and the sorts of jobs … Continue reading Why Niches Matter
December 2016 marked my first holiday season as a full-time freelancer, but my monthly income report looks more like a part-time freelancer's. Why? It's hard out here for a (pimp) freelancer during the holidays, especially if you mostly work for independent clients like I do, and not big companies. The only reason I made … Continue reading How to Survive the Freelance Holiday Slump
