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Freelance Writing Gigs: Why Recurring Ones Are Great

By ashleygainer | December 28, 2020

Recurring freelance writing gigs are GREAT for your business. Here’s what recurring work is, different types, and why I’m such a fan. Why recurring writing gigs? Recurring freelance writing gigs are work that happens over and over, or that you get hired to do again and again. There’s a difference between repeating clients and recurring […]

when should you write for free?

When Should You Write For Free?

By ashleygainer | December 21, 2020

Generally speaking, I don’t want you to write for free. There are, however, some advantages. You need to do it strategically, when what you get in exchange for your free work is worth the sacrifice. Strategic worth-it ways Write for your own portfolio. Of course you can’t pay yourself to write, and you do need […]

the difference between pitching and cold emails

Cold Emails vs Pitches

By ashleygainer | December 11, 2020

This blog post is a guest submission by Abby Hood, a fellow freelance writer and journalist. You can learn more about Abby at the end of the post.    If there’s one thing 2020 has forced a lot of writers to do, it’s that we’ve all had to get a lot more flexible and creative. […]

tips for writing faster

Writing Faster: 8 Proven Ways For Freelance Writers

By ashleygainer | December 7, 2020

As a freelance writer, you should write like the wind. Perhaps not that glamorously, but in a practical sense. Here are my 8 proven ways for writing faster. 1. Use outlines Outlines may be the most effective tool you have for writing faster. And they’re not just for your high-school English essay. Outlines are a […]

self-care as a work-at-home warrior

10 Practical Ways To Self-Care For Work-At-Home Warriors

By ashleygainer | November 23, 2020

If there’s one thing I’ve learned this year, it’s that if I go down… everything goes down. I’ve been focusing on ramping up my self-care routines, which aren’t a pedicure and massage. My top 10 practical ways to self-care are specifically for the work-at-home warriors among us. 1. Get enough sleep This is number one […]

avoid these massive mistakes as a freelance writer

Freelance Writer Mistakes: 5 Massive Ones I’ve Made (And How You Can Do Better)

By ashleygainer | November 9, 2020

I’ve been a freelance writer for a long time, and I did a whole lot of making it up as I went along. Here are 5 of the huge freelance writer mistakes I’ve made in my decade-long career… and how you can do better. 1. Wasting Time On A Social Media Presence And Content Marketing Social […]

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