The Very Late June 2010 Savvy Freelancing Challenge

I know, I know, we only have two weeks left in June! But I promise, I've given you everything you need to carry out this month's challenge. It's the topic of our savvy freelancing webinar this month, and I've written several related posts about it. Can you guess what the challenge is? The June 2010 challenge is: write ...

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The Uninspired Freelancer

These past few days have been tough. I have a new project with a steady client, but I've been uninspired. And to think that this client of mine just recently was gushing over the last sales letter I had made for him. But for ...

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This Month’s Savvy Freelancing Webinar: How to Market Your Services

For this month's savvy freelancing webinar, I'll be interviewing Thursday Bram, freelance writer and blogger, about different strategies for marketing our freelance services. Thursday is the author of "Market Your Freelance Writing in 31 Days" and "The Freelance Writer's Guide to Passive Income." She is ...

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Fighting Freelance Burnout

As freelance writers, we have to be creative on demand: where most jobs offer at least a few hours every day where the work is routine, we craft word after word for our clients. If we're doing things right, the only break we get is sending out invoices for ...

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How to Spot A “Bad” Client

When should you avoid a potential client for your freelancing services? This post gives some warning signals, as well as advice for freelancers to protect themselves from bad clients, and what to do when a client is dissatisfied.

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10 Reasons Why Every Web Writer Should Become An Internet Marketer

This article gives 10 reasons why becoming an Internet marketer is beneficial for any web writer.

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May Freelancing Challenge

This month's challenge takes some work. But once you've done it, your daily freelancing life will be much easier. The Savvy Freelancer's challenge this month is: Make templates for all your communication Why You Need Templates Templates  will simplify your life as a freelancer. Every day, you communicate with prospects, ...

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Blogging for Freelancers – Free Webinar!

The Savvy Freelancing Webinars are back! Our next cost-free, pitch-free webinar will be on Wednesday, May 5th 2010, at 8 pm EST. Blogging for Freelancers Our topic will be "Blogging for Freelancers," and we'll be taking up: top reasons why freelancers should blog the advantages and disadvantages of blogging common mistakes freelancers make with their blog the types of blog posts that ...

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Uh-oh! I Underestimated the Cost of a Project

I have a client who, in many respects is an ideal client. Not only is she a successful entrepreneur who can afford to pay me, but she's also a kind and generous person. She refers prospective clients to me all the time, and gives me advice on growing my online business for passive income.

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The Wealthy Freelancer: A Review

Today's post is a guest post by Chris Anderson, who won a copy of The Wealthy Freelancer in our giveaway last month. Chris is a writer who specializes in content marketing. Since Chris reads faster than I do, I asked him to write a review. I hope you enjoy ...

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