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This is SUCH a tough question. When you own your own business or you’re a freelancer, it can be challenging to assess when you’ve taken on too much work, and when you can still add more to your workload. Here are some questions you should ask yourself if you’re hesitant about whether or not you …
With my new book on The Business of Writing & Editing coming out in just a few weeks (squee!), I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the business of freelancing. I adore freelancing and it was one of the best choices I ever made. Of course, freelancing isn’t for everyone! But it might be for …
Last week I was at a potluck where some of the people I was enjoying dinner with, upon learning that one of the things I do as a freelance writer / editor is to manage social media for clients, began asking me how I go about marketing a business on Twitter. People should know better …
***Launch team opportunity is now closed*** I’ve been working on a special project for many months now and I am SO delighted to finally announce it: I am launching a new freelance business book! The Business of Writing & Editing: Practical Tips & Templates for New Freelancers is a step-by-step guide for planning, launching, …
Grab your checklist for preparing to work from home full-time I absolutely love being a small business owner. It is the perfect thing for me! But that’s not to say that owning a business is right for everyone—and it’s not something you should just jump right into. It requires some careful thinking and assessment of …
I love blogging. I’ve loved blogging right from when I first started blogging, nearly eight years ago. But I didn’t think it was something I could do for a living until I started the Elite Blog Academy last December. Grab the cheatsheet to save 45+ hours each month >> Since then, I’ve been thinking a …
I’ve mentioned it before and I’ll say it again: I am not the kind of person who can just walk up to someone and say, “hi, I’m Sagan and I’m a freelance editor / writer.” It just feels so contrived! When it comes to networking effectively at events, unless someone asks you point-blank who you …
Last week we discussed the importance of how to prepare for creating a business plan. This week I’ve got a business plan template that you can use to plug in your ideas once you have them! Use this business plan template as a freelancer or other type of solopreneur, so you can map out your …
Putting together a business plan may seem to be a dry task—but it doesn’t have to be! I know that when I say that I find it fun to look to the future and set our vision and goals on paper, and have something to work with when we begin to implement our strategies, I’m …
Becoming a professional editor is a little different from becoming a professional writer. For one thing, if you have a natural talent for writing, you can become a professional writer with little formal training. Editing isn’t the same. Aspiring editors commonly say things like, “I’m good at catching typos” or “Everyone comes to me to …
This is one of the most common questions I receive: I love to write, and I think I’m pretty good at it. How did you start? How can I quit my day job and write full-time too? This is a great question—and there are so many potential answers to it for how to be a …
When I go to an event and get into a good conversation with someone, I have a terrible habit of staying with that person and just talking to them. I get comfortable speaking with the same person, and I also like to have longer, deeper, more meaningful conversations. That being said, this might not be …
Every single time I do work as a freelancer and submit it to a client, I tell them that I hope it’s what they were looking for—and to please let me know if they have any changes to make. The thing is, when someone hires you to do something, you can’t always be entirely sure …
As a freelancer, you get to be the boss, secretary, office manager, employee, and bookkeeper, all rolled into one. And no doubt you are stronger in some of these areas than others! Grab your pricing strategies worksheet now >> Most people become freelancers because their strong skills are in being an entrepreneur and / or …
When you first start out freelancing, it can be tough! Building a client base, getting work experience, and making a living can take a long time. Although a lot of traditional online freelance bidding sites, such as Elance or Freelanced, aren’t the best way to get long-term freelance work (particularly because the pay can be ridiculously, …