If you can only write in one style, tone, or voice, ghostwriting is not for you. You can only be successful if you can adapt to your client's preferences, stylistic choices, and voice. You don't have to do it flawlessly on the first try—that's what rewrites are for—but if you turn in a rough draft … Continue reading 5 Tricks for Capturing a Ghostwriting Client’s Voice
Pitching is exhausting, and any freelancer who tells you differently is lying to themselves to keep a smile on their face. That, or they aren't pitching correctly. Searching through job boards and scouring social media for potential clients to cold email takes time, and tailoring each pitch to fit each potential client's needs requires concentration, … Continue reading 5 Ways to Make Freelance Clients Come to You
Networking is vital as a freelancer. If you make good connections and establish a presence on social media platforms, work starts to come to you. The hardest and most time consuming aspect of freelancing is constantly having to market yourself and find work. Having it walk right up to you and say, "How ya doin'? … Continue reading Freelancer’s Guide to Facebook Groups
Mentor is a word I've seen thrown around willy nilly in the freelancing community lately, but none of the people I've seen using it appear to actually know what a mentor is. So this is my public service announcement to try and correct that. The Problem As my blog, business, and social media presence have … Continue reading PSA: What is a Mentor?
