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Getting Started as a Writer
Freelancing and Journalism | Books and Publishing
Creative Entrepreneurship
Productivity and Mindset | Money and Business
Getting Started as a Writer
Improve Your Skills
- How to Write Better: 10 Ways To Improve Your Writing
- Bad Writing Advice: 16 Terrible Writing Tips to Disregard
- There are 4 Types of Writing Styles. Here’s How to Develop Your Own
- 101 Writing Tips That Will Make You a Better Writer
Find Support and Inspiration
Tools and Resources
Launch Your Writing Career
Freelancing and Journalism
Freelancing Fundamentals
- The Beginner’s Guide to Freelance Journalism
- Freelancing for Journalists: A Smart, Practical Career Plan That Pays
- How to Become a Freelance Writer: The Roadmap to Six Figures
- Freelance Writing: A Three-Year Plan for Growth
- How I Sold 100 Articles During My First Year of Freelancing
- 5 Things You Must Unlearn to Succeed as a Freelancer
- What Hiring Freelancers Has Taught Me About Freelancing
- The Six Numbers No Freelance Writer Can Afford to Ignore
- Lessons From My Toughest Year in the Freelancing Business
- How to Handle Sick Days When You’re Self-Employed
- What I Learned From Writing 1,000+ Stories for Over 300 Publications
- The Only Thing That’s Stopping You From Freelance Writing Success
Find Your Journalism Beat
- The 10 Types of Journalism: How to Choose the Best Fit for Your Career
- Digital Journalism Careers: What No One Tells You (But Should)
- How to Start a Career in Gaming Journalism
- How to Start a Successful Career in Science Journalism
- What is Political Journalism? A Guide to the Beat That Shapes Nations
- Fashion Journalism: What it Takes To Succeed in the Industry
- From Local to Global: How to Break Into International Journalism
- How to Build a Career in Music Journalism
- Environmental Journalism: Covering Climate Change and Beyond
- Travel Journalism: How to Turn Your Wanderlust into a Career
- What Local Journalists Can Learn From Foreign Correspondents
- Solutions Journalism: From Insight to Action
- What is Long-Form Journalism? Understanding the Art of Deep Reporting
- How to Write a Feature Story: From Research to Publication
Idea Generation
- Why Your Story Ideas are Key to Getting Freelance Assignments
- 10 Brainstorming Techniques for Generating Unique Article Ideas
Pitch Like a Pro
- The Nuts and Bolts of Turning a Story Idea Into a Pitch
- The 6 Essential Traits of Query Letters That Work
- I Doubled My Response Rate With This Simple Pitching Technique
- Aim High or Low? When it Comes to Pitching, Here’s What to Do
- Psychological Barriers and Easy Wins: AKA How to Get Over Yourself and Get Work Done
- Why Sending Pitches is Important and How Not to Give Up
- How to Break Into Your Dream Publication – This Year
- How to Choose the Best Writing Clips for Your Portfolio Website
Writing for Brands
- What is Content Writing? 9 Opportunities for Freelance Writers
- The Beginner’s Guide to Content Marketing
- 7 Types of Content You’ll Write as a Content Marketing Writer
- What is Evergreen Content? A Guide for Content Marketing Writers
- How to Find Your Content Marketing Niche as a Freelancer
- Content Marketing Myths That are Hurting Your Writing Income
- 6 Website Tweaks That Will Ensure Your Content Marketing Success
- How to Become a Medical Writer and Break into This Lucrative Field
Finding High-Paying Clients
- Find New Clients: 21 Small Things You Can Do Today
- How to Get Hired When You Apply For Content Marketing Work
- Your Content Marketing Elevator Pitch
- How to Write a Letter of Introduction for Landing Content Marketing Clients
Working with Editors and Clients
- Waiting for a Response to Your Pitches? 8 Things You Should Do
- What To Do When You’ve Missed a Deadline
- How to Deal with Difficult Clients as a Freelancer (And When to Walk Away)
Personal and Opinion Writing
Books and Publishing
Finish the Damn Book
- What is a Novella? [Definition, Word Count, and How to Write One]
- How to Write a Book: A Step-by-Step Guide
- How to Write a First Draft: 10 Tips for Reaching “The End”
- 3 Game-Changing Strategies For Finishing Your Book
- How to Write Faster: 19 Effective Strategies to Increase Your Writing Speed
- Writing Sprints: Use This Strategy to Write Thousands of Words a Day
- How to Write a Novel in a Month: A 30-Day Plan for Success
- What is NaNoWriMo? How to Win the National Novel Writing Month in 2025
- What I Learned From Writing 10k Words in a Single Day
- How to Edit a Book: 7 Steps for Self-Editing Your Manuscript
How to Write a Novel
- How to Outline a Novel in 6 Steps
- The Snowflake Method: 10 Steps to Outline Your Novel
- Use the Three-Act Structure to Write a Fast-Paced Novel
- The Hero’s Journey: A Classic Story Structure for Your Novel
- The Art of Plotting: Save the Cat Beat Sheet Demystified
- The 5 Elements of Plot (And How to Use Them)
- What is Rising Action? [Definition and Examples]
- Character Archetypes: 12 That Will Strengthen Your Storytelling
- How to Use Character Flaws (and 73 Examples For Your Stories)
- How to Write a Fight Scene: 11 Tips for Realistic and Engaging Battles
- What is Literary Fiction? 11 Tips for Writing in this Genre
Choose Your Publishing Path
Self Publishing Roadmap
Traditional Publishing Roadmap
Sell More Books
Creative Entrepreneurship
The Paths to Creative Entrepreneurship
- Is Building a Content Business The Best Career Move for Writers Right Now
- How to Thrive as a Multipassionate Creative
Sell Your Creative Work
Productivity and Mindset
Get Unstuck
- What are Morning Pages? How This Practice Can Improve Your Writing
- How to Overcome Writer’s Block: 9 Proven Ways That Will Get You Writing Again
- How to Keep Writing When Life Gets in the Way
Build Creative Confidence
- How to Believe in Yourself as a Writer
- Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Strategies for Writers and Creatives
- The 12 Types of Creative Anxiety (And How to Deal With Each)
- How to Silence Your Inner Critic
- Self-Criticism vs. Self-Improvement: Finding the Right Balance
- How to Deal with Rejection: 11 Ways to Bounce Back Quickly
- How to Turn Your Biggest Disadvantage into Your Biggest Strength
Goal Setting for Writers
Boost Your Productivity
- How to Create a Writing Schedule (That You’ll Actually Stick To!)
- How to Establish a Writing Routine: 6 Proven Methods from Famous Authors
- Why Creative People Need to be More Organized (and How to Get There)
- 61 Ways To Be Productive When You Work From Home
- Time Tracking for Freelancers: The Key to Managing Multiple Clients
- The Productivity Tip That Will Defeat Your To-Do List
- Do You Have an Unreasonable To-Do List? Here’s How to Fix It
- Productive Procrastination: How to Turn This Bad Habit into a Superpower
- Find Work-Life Balance as a Writing Parent
- How to Set Up a Writing Space That Sparks Joy
- Creative Flow: The Secret to Producing Your Best Work
Reinvent Your Writing Career
- Is it Time for a Career Change?
- How to Reinvent Your Writing Career
- How to Stay at the Top of your Game
Money and Business
Money Mindset
- The Myth of the Starving Artist (And Why It’s No Longer True)
- Grandma was Wrong. These Counterintuitive Money Strategies for Freelancers Actually Work
- Why You’re Not Making the Freelancing Income You Want
- The Ultimate Guide to Setting and Meeting Income Goals as a Freelancer
Earning the Money
- 10 Ways to Make More Money as a Freelance Writer
- Writing for a Living: Strategies to Build a Sustainable Career
- The Ultimate Guide to Recurring Income for Freelancers
Getting Paid
- What to Charge: Setting Competitive Freelance Writing Rates
- The Only Two Things You Need to Know About Negotiating Better Rates
- Rush Fees Explained: When and Why to Charge for Urgent Deadlines
- 11 Tips for Collecting Payment on an Outstanding Invoice
Running the Business
- The Importance of a Business Plan for Writers and How to Create Yours
- 24 Financial Mistakes That Will Cost You Big as a Freelancer
- Feast or Famine: Tips for Achieving Steady Work in Your Freelance Business
- Is Syndication Still a Good Business Model for Freelancers?
- How to Recession-Proof Your Writing Business
- In a Freelance Writing Crisis? Here’s How to Deal With It
Creating Financial Freedom
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