How to cope with imposter syndrome
First of all, what is impostor syndrome? Impostor Syndrome, according to Forbes involves: Having to live with the nagging feeling of being “found out” as not being talented, or deserving, or experienced, or (fill-in-the-blank) as people think is a common...
How to handle your first slow period as a freelancer
A while ago I wrote a guest blog post for Freelancer FAQs on how freelancers can be productive during slow periods. Although I offered a wide variety of tips that many of the readers found helpful, the one thing that I realize is that I didn’t talk about how...
Where can I find my next freelance opportunity without using Upwork?
Are you a freelance creative considering the Upwork, Freelancer, O-desk, etc. route. Don’t do it! If you’ve read my blog post on Upwork and other related platforms then you know exactly how I feel about bidding sites. And I’m not all that eager to be...
Why I won’t contribute to a publication for you. My backlink & affiliate policy
Why I won’t contribute to a publication for you I’m not interested in writing for a publication on your behalf. No idea what I’m referring to? Here’s an email that I get a lot from companies goes something like this: Hi Rosemary: My name...
Set your rates with confidence
There are far too many writers being paid way less than they deserve. What’s even sadder about that stat is that most of them don’t necessarily have to settle for such low rates. A common mentality that a lot of writers have when they’re first...
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