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 by the end of the week. I’m usually very focused in these settings; so much so that I might not ever hear what other people around...

​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 interesting. They can also be very dry. While I love my work and the challenges that it forces me to face, there is a distinct difference be...

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 that you are going to be a freelance writer in more than just a casual way, you’ll need to make some major changes in your life. These...

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 are selling quality websites to businesses or brands that must rely heavily on a strong web presence to attract and retain customer...

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 that will be drawn in by a particular set of traits and characteristics that they can relate to. Having said that, there are certain...

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 conscious effort to specialize gives you an edge over the average worker in your industry.

Let’s use my writing business as an example...

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 on empowering the individual to pursue his or her dreams, there comes some misunderstanding about the place of community. We don't wa...

If you are going to make a go at freelancing, staying organized and developing consistent ways of getting things done will be the best ways to move forward. Thankfully, there's lots of great free software out there these days to help you do just that. Here's a list of...

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 sober" came to my mind. I've never taken this quote to mean that you should be inebriated before you sit down to write. Hemingway w...

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, and from my own victories and failures. Through it all I believe that I have discovered the secret to becoming a successful freelan...