Tag Archives: Self-Confidence

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#183: What to Do When Friends and Family Don’t Support You in Your Business Journey

“When are you going to get a real job…?” Launching and running a freelance business is challenging at the best of times. But it becomes exponentially more challenging when you don’t have the support of your friends …
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How to Develop the Confidence You Need to Improve Your Writing Business

I frequently challenge freelance writers to make important changes to their businesses. Such as raising their rates. Or going after bigger opportunities. Or pursuing better clients. But sometimes writers don’t feel confident enough to make those changes. So they …
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#177: Winnie Anderson on How Introverts Can Promote Themselves More Confidently

As a half-introverted person, I understand why so many introverted writers resist marketing their services. The thought of putting themselves out there — and touting their credentials, track record and achievements — scares them. And it keeps …
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Are You Willing to Take a Risk?

To become a successful freelance writer, you need to be willing to take some risks. That’s not to say that you should be reckless! But you need to be willing to take calculated risks — risks that …
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How Freelancing Helps You Develop a Critical Life Skill

If you’re early in your freelance career, you may at some point be tempted to give up. You started out with big dreams and ideas. But when they don’t pan out in the way you’d imagined, …
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#153: Overcoming Analysis Paralysis and Over-Thinking with Shelley Row

I’ve been teaching and coaching writers on launching and growing their businesses for over 10 years. And one of the biggest challenges I see them struggle with is analysis paralysis. Over-thinking. Mulling things over for weeks …
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Why Do I Charge So Much?

Oh, boy. I got an angry email from a reader a couple of weeks ago. She was responding to a coaching invitation I sent out. And she wanted to know why I charged so much to coach …
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#147: How to Position Yourself as an Expert (Without Feeling Like a Fraud)

As your business grows, it’s important that you begin attracting prospects and building your authority. Prospecting is still key. But there’s nothing like having prospects knocking on your door. Especially when the prospect has read some of …
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How to Handle Rejection and Criticism as a Freelancer

No one likes to be rejected or criticized. But as freelancers, we have to get used to it. In today’s post, guest contributor Mark McGuinness reveals some practical steps we can take to lighten the sting …
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24 Questions to Help You Reflect and Plan for a Happier, Healthier and More Prosperous 2018

I started a new practice at the end of last year. It involved asking myself a series of interesting and thought-provoking questions. Questions that would help set the stage for my year-end brainstorming and planning session. Last year’s …
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Reboot Your Mindset with Feeling-Based Visualization

We’ve talked before about the importance of mindset in building a successful freelance writing business. High-income freelance writers have learned to expect their level of success. It’s not a fluke. It’s just the way it is. …
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Are You an Entrepreneur or a Freelancer?

Have you heard the argument that freelancers aren’t entrepreneurs? It goes something like this: Freelancers are NOT entrepreneurs because they only generate income while they’re working. Or this: Freelancers are NOT entrepreneurs because they provide a customized service. The …
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#116: How to Tackle Your Inner Critic and Unleash Your ‘Badassery’

We all have one. A nagging inner critic that won’t go away. The one who keeps telling us we can’t. Or we shouldn’t. Or we’re not good enough. Or we don’t know enough (or have enough experience). She …
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The Real Reason to Keep Prospecting

We tend to think of prospecting as something we do to land client work. And while that's true, there's another equally important reason to prospect: Choice. Sure, prospecting for clients regularly ensures that you have a steady stream …
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#107: How to Handle Stressful (and Sensitive) Client Conversations With Grace

I don’t enjoy having difficult conversations with clients. I bet you don’t either! But just because it’s not a fun pastime doesn’t mean we should always avoid these conversations. Very often the way to solve (or even avoid) …
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