Invoicing is something every freelance writer has to do. After all, earning money is what distinguishes us from the “writing just for fun” writers — but to earn that money, we have to actually invoice our clients. While you might start by learning how to make an invoice in Microsoft Word, eventually you’ll want to […]
Editor’s Note: Since this post was originally published back in 2015, FreshBooks has rolled out newer versions. This post has been updated in 2024 to reflect perks, tips and tricks available for the latest FreshBooks platform — which is what you’ll get if you sign up for a free trial today. If you were paid for […]
The internet is full of writing opportunities, especially within the ever-popular parenting world and all of the sub sections, niches and tangents that come along with it. Everything from motherhood and mental health, to disability and adoption, these spaces are incredibly diverse for writers to work within. Yet it can be challenging to find parenting […]
In the last decade or so, podcasts have exploded in worldwide popularity. From celebrities like Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey from “The Office” to your 15-year-old nephew, everyone seems to have a podcast. There’s a reason podcasts are so popular. Their versatility, accessibility and ability to transport, educate and empower is hard to beat. For […]
When it comes to powerful copy, few elements hold as much sway as the aptly named ‘trigger words.’ These potent tools wield the power to evoke emotion, spur action, and forge a deeper connection with readers, making them indispensable in the arsenal of any writer. From the persuasive prose of a seasoned copywriter to the […]
Would you like to share tips for how the average American can get involved in the climate change movement? Maybe you’re interested in writing about your experience paying off federal student loans. Or you want to pitch a personal essay about your town’s mayoral elections. When it comes to politics, there’s a lot to know […]
Tone words are essential elements of your writing skillset, pivotal in shaping the reader’s perception and emotional response to your text. These words carry the capacity to subtly influence a narrative’s atmosphere, character dynamics, and overall message, making their selection crucial in writing. This guide is designed to provide an in-depth exploration of tone words, […]
Are you familiar with the concept of negative tone words? The mood and emotion conveyed through writing is a key component of what makes it effective, and tone words are a powerful tool at your disposal. This guide focuses exclusively on one type of tone words – negative tone words. These are words that convey […]
Early in my writing career, I discovered a troubling truth about those arguments I’d had in my (very, very cool) adolescence about spelling, commas, pronouns and other conundrums of the English language. No right answers exist. No definitive tome rules over all of English to set the record straight—in part because the contradicting rules each […]
It is hard to believe that 2023 is over. If you never managed to submit to a short story contest, or did so and weren’t accepted, then fear not. A brand new year is upon us, and with it comes a whole raft of brand new opportunities to entering short story competitions and contests. This […]