Personal Productivity Tricks for Self-Supervising Creative Producers
Early in my career, the VP Marketing at a new workplace shared his most important bit of practical advice: “Just get one thing done every...
Guide to Pitching a Basic Article
Pitching isn’t one-size-fits-all. Each approach will vary per client, since some ask for specialized information depending on the...
How to News-Jack for Freelance Writing Pitches and Content Marketing
The word “news-jack” is a term you hear every so often when it comes to content marketing, but not everyone’s clear on its true...
Pitching: The Writer and Editor Relationship [PODCAST]
Pitching. It’s one of those touchy topics, whether you’re a writer or an editor. What does an editor want to see? How many pitches are...
Freelancer Success Stories: Visibility in the Freelance Economy [Podcast]
Transcript of Freelance Success Stories Podcast Meagan DeMenna: Hello and welcome to the launch of Freelancer Success Stories....
Freelancers: You Should Work by the Project, Not by the Hour
People get a little weird when it comes to talking about money. It can be awkward to talk about how much you make, what you charge, which...
Freelance Writers: 4 Easy Ways to Market Yourself and Gain Clients
Becoming a full-time freelancer does more than just enable you to say “I quit” to your nightmare boss — it may also make you happier than...
Here’s What Freelance Writers Want From Content Marketers
During a recent conversation with a content marketing professional I work with often, she mentioned she’s always wondered what freelance...
How to Be My Favorite Content Editor: 4 Tips From a Freelancer
You may never interact with them face to face, but your freelance writers have a significant impact on how well you do your job — and how...
3 Myths & 3 Truths About the Freelance Lifestyle
A large part of the population still doesn’t consider freelancing a legitimate or fulfilling career. I’ve worked for tech startups,...
How I Traveled and Kept My Job Using Slack
“Life doesn’t have to be so damn hard.” Tim Ferriss penned that in his New York Times best-seller, “The 4-Hour Work Week.” It’s one way...
Freelancers: Improve Your Social Media Presence and Get More Writing Jobs
You’re educated, you’re intelligent, and you’re driven to make your career dreams come true with the high-quality work you turn in....
Build a Freelancer Persona to Find the Right Voice for Your Brand
Tell me if this situation sounds familiar. You want some new content for your website, so you create a job ad and post it online. Before...
How Freelance Writers Can Attract Higher-Paying Clients
Brands believe in content marketing. DemandMetric reports that 90 percent of all companies are currently engaging in some form of content...
Is There a Gender Pay Gap in Content?
Hollywood has produced some riveting tales of the gender pay gap this year, and we’ve listened, commented and debated these nonfiction...
3 Ways to Drive Any Self-Respecting Editor Crazy
Most days, I love my job. I get to work with words all day in the dynamic, ever-changing field of content marketing. I edit a diverse...
Should You Be a Freelance Content Marketing Writer?
Bad news for lumberjacks: Your job sucks. CareerCast recently released its list of the best and worst jobs in America, and lumberjack is...
Pros and Cons: Confessions of a Procrastination Junkie
When I sat down to write this piece a mere two hours ago, I was inspired, invigorated, radiating with creative energy. I was ready to...


















