by Lizzie | 3rd October 2016 | Freelancing
Okay, let’s break this thing down. It isn’t easy to start freelancing. We all know that, right? We all know that it’s not a walk in the park or the simple act of sitting back and hoping for the best. In fact, the early stages of freelancing are frightening. No,...
by Lizzie | 26th September 2016 | Freelancing
Okay, the title of this post isn’t meant to sound condescending or like a good old-fashioned telling off. Instead, it’s something that needs to be spoken about. It’s more of a discussion, really. I get a LOT of emails from new freelancers who are disillusioned with...
by Lizzie | 19th September 2016 | Freelancing
This is a guest post from Judith Docken, a freelance writer and student on Launch Your Life as a Freelance Writer. The 2.0 version of the course is re-launching TODAY, so grab yourself a spot before the price goes up. Enrol right here and start your journey into...
by Lizzie | 12th September 2016 | Freelancing
So last week I shared the story about how I landed $2,000 in the first month of my freelance career. I knew that I had a set amount of time to start bringing in the moolah, but because it was such a focused time, and because I landed a consistent client from all that...
by Lizzie | 22nd August 2016 | Freelancing
So last week, I talked about niche and why having one is so important. But I also talked about why it’s important to not get stuck choosing just ONE niche – what if we get bored? What if the work dries up? Today I want to share my story with you; a story about how I...
by Lizzie | 15th August 2016 | Freelancing
So there’s a lot of talk about having a freelance writing niche at the moment, isn’t there? In my welcome email to new subscribers (sign up here and get a freebie!), I ask what struggles they face as freelancers, and a significant amount respond saying that finding a...
by Lizzie | 8th August 2016 | Freelancing
Okay, this month we’re going to dig deep into your freelancer website so by the end of it you’ll have a virtual shop front that sells your services without you having to lift a finger. Sounds nice, right?! One of the main questions I have freelancers come to me with...
by Lizzie | 18th July 2016 | Freelancing
Sometimes it might seem like freelancing is all rainbows and unicorns, but I guarantee there will be some days spent pulling your hair out wondering why you talked yourself into working for yourself in the first place. We’ve all been there – trust me. These are the...
by Lizzie | 11th July 2016 | Freelancing
Have low expectations and you’ll never be disappointed. Ever heard this phrase before? On the one hand it makes perfect sense, but on the other? It seems kinda sad. Expectations are what make things exciting; they’re what make us look forward to something. It’s all...
by Lizzie | 4th July 2016 | Freelancing
So, you’ve just landed a new freelance client – congrats! Whether this is your first or your fiftieth, the feeling of excitement (and maybe a little nervousness) never quite goes away. Freelancing has come a long way since I first wrote this post back in 2016....
by Lizzie | 20th June 2016 | Freelancing
Everyone makes mistakes, especially at the beginning of their career or when they’re starting out in a new industry. Freelancing mistakes are made glaringly obvious because we’re working for ourselves, alone, and it’s just us and the client to contend with. It also...
by Lizzie | 6th June 2016 | Freelancing
Let’s talk about how to brand yourself. The term “brand” is a bit of a buzzword that’s being thrown around left, right, and centre at the moment, but it’s something that EVERY freelancer should get a tight grip on. As a budding freelancer, I didn’t think branding...
