
Why Presentation Still Matters
A couple of weeks ago I was happily pounding away on my keyboard at a coffee shop and making a pretty good dent in a project that was due...

Why Creative Pursuits are as Important as Work
I'm a freelance writer, which means that I spend a lot of my time researching and writing content about topics that can be very...

How To Become a Freelance Writer
If you really want to make writing more than a hobby or a side gig, the time will come when you have to go all in. Once you’ve decided...

Where Copywriting Meets Design
There's no doubt that web design is in steep demand these days. Everywhere you look there are web design firms or skilled freelancers who...

The 5 Most Important Characteristics for Your Brand
Every brand is different, so what works for someone won't work for everyone. That’s because a brand needs to focus on a target audience...

Find a Niche, Not a Rut
As you move forward with your career - whatever it may be - I believe it’s important that you begin to carve your own niche. Making the...

Partnering for Success: Freelancing as a community endeavour
You don't have to look too far these days to find someone who idolizes the lone wolf approach to life. With a culture that's so focused...

5 Free Tools for Freelancers
If you are going to make a go at freelancing, staying organized and developing consistent ways of getting things done will be the best...

Overcoming Writer's Block
A few days ago, someone asked me what I do when I'm experiencing writer's block, and Earnest Hemingway's famous quote, "Write drunk, edit...

The Secret to Becoming a Successful Freelance Writer
After spending a lot of time launching a career as a freelance writer, my experience has taught me a lot. I've learned from other people,...