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Hint: develop a skill that your clients can’t do without.

As freelance writers it’s more important than ever to concentrate on our businesses and our work - despite the horrific time we’re living through right now with the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s hard to pull away from the overwhelm, but that’s the only way our businesses are going to survive this period.

It’s easy to get derailed and not reach our weekly and monthly goals when we work for ourselves, especially if we’re not sure what our next step is supposed to be. Here are a couple of ways to get back on track.

Some skills allow you to figure most things out even when you’re facing brand new challenges. These are the skills that make it easier to achieve freelancing success.

A dry pipeline with no prospective clients is a common fear for freelancers, even those who have gotten a few clients already. But there are ways to insulate your business against such dry spells.

Think you need a fancy degree or certificate to be a professional writer? Read on…

It’s not fun while you’re experiencing burnout, but it can be the spark that changes your life to what you want it to be

Successful freelance businesses take time to build, so I’ll share the cumulative wisdom of several years. Go at your own pace, treat clients right, and go beyond your comfort zone when clients offer you projects you’ve not done before.

Preparing for a catastrophic event makes a huge difference when you’re self-employed.