Tag Archives: Viable Writing Business

#184: Hannah Bower on Freelancing as a PR Professional — and Why She Eventually Moved to Content Marketing

Writers often ask me about PR (public relations) work and what it involves. Sometimes they ask because a client has requested this kind of work. Other times, they wonder if it’s something they should add to their …
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Price Might Not Be the Problem

I always encourage freelance writers to charge fees that truly reflect the value they deliver. And this often means raising their prices. But sadly, many freelance writers continue to price their services much too low. Some have fallen …
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#162: Copyright Infringement — What Writers Need to Know (with Attorney Richard Chapo)

I had a friend who was married to a lawyer. She joked that when she was having trouble falling asleep, she’d ask her husband to talk to her about copyright law. Apparently, it worked way better (and …
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4 Ways to Scale Your Business Without Increasing Its Complexity

When successful writers start thinking about scaling their businesses, the first (and sometimes only) strategy they consider is bringing in other freelancers to work under them. These freelancers could include a virtual assistant or a writer …
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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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Making the Mental Shift From Technician to Entrepreneur

If you’ve launched a freelance writing business, there’s a good chance that you have some degree of confidence in your writing skills. Otherwise, you would have chosen some other kind of freelance business! (Just think, you could …
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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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#115: How Chelsea Baldwin Booked Her First Five-Figure Month (Without Driving Herself Crazy)

Someone recently commented on our Facebook page that the words “high-income” and “writing” don’t belong together. According to this gentleman, it’s impossible to earn a great living as a writer. Unless, of course, you get lucky …
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Are You Following the ATM Rule?

There’s something you must do in your first conversation with every prospect. You need to talk money. You don’t necessarily need to quote a firm price. And you don’t need to get into every detail of your …
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10 Years of Self-Employment: Here’s What I’ve Learned

He was wearing his “Thomas the Tank Engine” pajamas that morning. I can’t remember if the character on the shirt was Thomas. Maybe it was Gordon or Percy. All I remember is how much he loved those …
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#058: Bob Bly: A Candid Talk With a Legendary Copywriter

I recently had the opportunity to interview legendary copywriter Bob Bly. We talked for almost an hour. What a fascinating guy! Among other things, I asked him: What his typical day looks like Where his income comes …
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#039: Following the Flow: Why Your Biggest Opportunity Could Be Right Under Your Nose

One of the many things I love about being an entrepreneur (yes, even if you're a solo business owner you ARE an entrepreneur!!) is the magic that often happens along the journey. I love how challenges …
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#038: From $5 to a Viable Writing Business: How Nathan Collier Is ‘Grouponizing’ His Way to Success

I'm NOT a fan of websites like Elance or oDesk. But occasionally I'll meet a writer who has launched a successful freelance business using these services. Nathan Collier is a perfect example. Nathan launched his freelance writing …
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Tag Archives: Viable Writing Business

#184: Hannah Bower on Freelancing as a PR Professional — and Why She Eventually Moved to Content Marketing

Price Might Not Be the Problem

#162: Copyright Infringement — What Writers Need to Know (with Attorney Richard Chapo)

4 Ways to Scale Your Business Without Increasing Its Complexity

Why Do I Charge So Much?

Making the Mental Shift From Technician to Entrepreneur

Are You an Entrepreneur or a Freelancer?

#115: How Chelsea Baldwin Booked Her First Five-Figure Month (Without Driving Herself Crazy)

Are You Following the ATM Rule?

10 Years of Self-Employment: Here’s What I’ve Learned

#058: Bob Bly: A Candid Talk With a Legendary Copywriter

#039: Following the Flow: Why Your Biggest Opportunity Could Be Right Under Your Nose

#038: From $5 to a Viable Writing Business: How Nathan Collier Is ‘Grouponizing’ His Way to Success

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