by Ali | Feb 10, 2023 | Motivation
How to Recover Your Writing Confidence (Even if You Think You Never Had Any) This post was first published in June 2011 and most recently updated in February 2023. I don’t think I’ve ever met a writer who felt completely confident about their writing....
by Ali | Feb 2, 2023 | Motivation
How to Write When … You’re Tired This post is part of my ongoing “How to Write When…” series. Are you tired today? Perhaps you slept well, you’re full of energy, and you’re raring to go. But even if that’s the case today, you likely have...
by Ali | Jan 12, 2023 | Motivation
My Annual Fiction Writing Goals for 2023 (Plus Goal-Setting and Goal-Adjusting Tips) It’s the start of the year … and, like many writers, you might have set some goals for the 12 months ahead, or even made a New Year’s Resolution related to writing. Most years, I have...
by Ali | Dec 2, 2022 | Freelancing
Eight Ways to Boost Your Income as a Freelance Writer One common problem for freelancers is not making enough money. Maybe you’ve landed a bunch of gigs – but they’re all low-paying ones, and although you’re working long hours, you’re not making nearly as much money...
by Ali | Nov 24, 2022 | Freelancing
The Four Essential Qualities You Need for Freelance Writing Success (and How to Develop Them) This post was first published in February 2017 and updated in November 2022. How do you know if you’re going to make it as a freelancer? I’ve been freelancing for fifteen...
