Essential Writing Tools For The 21st Century Freelance Writer

It's the 21st century and as freelance writers we have a wealth of new writing tools and technology available that will help us to do our jobs more effectively. Here are some of the tools I find most useful as a freelance writer.

How To Write With One Hand

Freelance writers’ hands are their livelihood. Now that the notebook and pen have given way to the keyboard and mouse, it is all too easy for writers to damage the essential tools of their trade. Tendonitis can strike at any time. One day you’re putting the finishing touches on a written masterpiece, the next you can barely move your hand. It’s an inflammation of the tendons brought on by repetitive motion – and you can’t get much more repetitive than typing.

The Writing Brief: Questions To Ask

For freelance writers, the key to a successful working relationship with editors is to give editors what they ask for. Keep an editor happy and you will be certain to get repeat commissions.

Help! I Can't Write - How to Set Writing Goals

If you're a freelance writer, you probably do it because you love writing, but you also want to get paid to write. When you start out, one of the hardest things is setting aside the time you need to write, yet that's the only way to have a successful writing career.

How to Create the Ultimate Home Office for Writing

Freelance writing is the ultimate portable job. You can work from anywhere, but sometimes it's nice to have a space to call your own. Here's a guide to what you need to set up a great home office for a freelance writer.

Three Quick Ways To Create Freelance Writing Clips

As a new freelance writer, it is often difficult to provide freelance writing clips when applying for writing jobs. Writing clients want to see examples of your work before they hire you, but if you are new to the writing business, you may not have any published work.

How Freelance Writers Can Build Web Writing Skills for Free

The modern freelance writer has to be able to write web content, and that means making sure that your web content writing skills are up to par. Luckily, there's an easy way to do this. As a bonus, you can get your name in print, get paid to write and build a following. All you have to do is write reviews.

Freelance Writing Markets

As a freelance writer, you're interested in getting paid and getting published, but finding the right markets can be difficult when you're new to the game. Here are three freelance writing markets that every freelancer should consider to get published and get paid to write.