You're afraid to pitch your freelance writing services until you know everything there is to know about pitching and writing. The bad news is, you'll never know it all. The good news is, understanding this and embracing the beginner's mind free

14. Why You Should Be Happy When a Client Quits

Apr 5th, 2017 10m 16s

You know whats the worst? When you go to pitch a client you love, and you find out that they've left the company...and in their place is someone who doesn't know you from Adam.Except that it's actually not the worst—it's the best! I explain w

13. BREAK THIS RULE - Most writers have drinking problems

Mar 29th, 2017 6m 33s

Why are writers pegged as heavy drinkers? Diana Burrell of Renegade Writer Press explains why this is—and what it means for us writers—in this excerpt from the upcoming third edition of The Renegade Writer: A Totally Unconventional Guide to Fre

12. You're Writing Too Much

Mar 22nd, 2017 13m 2s

You may be losing out on freelance writing jobs by sharing too much information with your prospects. Here, I share how over-sharing can hurt your career, why we do it, and how to know if you're guilty of writing pitches with TMI.

11. How to Narrow Down Your Niche

Mar 15th, 2017 15m 10s

You've probably heard that writers who specialize can command higher fees. But what niche should you choose? Whether you're just starting out, or have been writing for a while and want to increase your earnings, here are some ways to choose the

10. How a Rude Comment Turned into a $500 Article Assignment

Mar 8th, 2017 14m 8s

When you're irritated, stop complaining. Instead, transform your problem into a way to help readers...and a way to land more freelance writing jobs. I'll show you how I did it, and how you can, too.

9. Why Freelance Writing Should be a Total Cash Grab

Mar 1st, 2017 11m 1s

The makers of the popular party game Codenames just signed a license with another publisher to come out with Codenames Disney Family Edition and Codenames Marvel Edition. Some game fans called this a "Cash grab." Here, we talk about why creator

8. How Writers Waste Time by Saving Time

Feb 22nd, 2017 17m 49s

Word counts are getting shorter, and deadlines are too, which means you may be tempted to cut corners on your work to make ends meet. Here, I talk about how skimping on your writing does a disservice to your readers, doesn’t actually save time,

7. Let Future You Handle Your Writing Problems

Feb 15th, 2017 7m 41s

Worrying about what might happen should you get an assignment - What if I get sued? What if I can’t do the job? What if I need a business license? - is what I call “pre-freaking out.” Its noble purpose is to save future you from having to freak

6. The Downside of Beliefs

Feb 8th, 2017 12m 13s

Holding strict beliefs about how the writing business works can lead to an overconfidence in the rules that sucks all the fun out of your writing life. Here’s how to develop a different kind of confidence when you know that you really know noth

5. The Best Daily Schedule for Freelance Writers

Feb 2nd, 2017 16m 15s

Being in control of your time isn't as fun as you thought, right? Here are five ways to schedule your work days, from the most regimented...to "Linda's Patented ADHD-Style Schedule."

4. Rich People Have Feelings Too

Jan 25th, 2017 10m 47s

Can't "relate" to people who aren't just like you? That may be why your freelance writing earnings are too low.

3. Problem Clients

Jan 18th, 2017 17m 18s

If you find that the majority of your clients are problem children, it's time to take a hard look in the mirror. Maybe you're the problem child...

2. Just One More

Jan 12th, 2017 8m 33s

If you feel that you can't possibly pitch your writing and get clients until you have just one more clip...just one more class...just one more testimonial...just one more credential......this episode is for you!

1. Stop Optimizing What You Hate

Jan 11th, 2017 10m 37s

Hate pitching? Don't pitch. Hate blogging? Don't blog. Hate networking? Don't network. "Stop Optimizing What You Hate" is all about discovering what form of marketing is best for YOUR freelance writing business, instead of scattering your energ

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