Maybe you’ve heard the quote, “Being a good writer is 3% talent, 97% not being distracted by the internet.” Focusing as a freelance...

If you created a CV Portfolio to begin freelancing on ClearVoice but have been hearing crickets, don’t worry. There are several steps you...

Though the end of the year is a happy time to gather with friends and family, it also puts additional stress on work and life boundaries....

Did you know that people decide if you are trustworthy, smart, and charismatic within seconds of meeting you? (Yes, before you even open...

When you sign up to be a freelancer — especially a full-time one — it’s like signing a safety waiver. Moving forward, you are solely...

There are numerous pros with working from home — like wearing hideous, cat-hair-covered sweatpants and dodging soul-sucking commutes. The...

Usually, when you start your freelance writing business, you wear all the hats. You not only complete writing assignments for clients,...

When you’re in the thick of building your business, staying on top of information within your industry, current clients, past ones and...

With the many distractions in today’s busy work environment, getting in the zone is often easier said than done. A meeting here — an...

No matter how many publications I write for, how many stories I knock out of the park (go me!) or how confident I feel in my talent —...

When you’re pitching a new client, what do you put first… your revenue goals or theirs? All too often, freelance writers worry about...

You’re fairly confident in your skills as a journalist. You have some bylines that you’re mighty proud of. You’ve figured out how to...

Stories about those pristine, high-gloss offices in Manhattan where employees are required to have spotless desks — nary even a coffee or...

There are plenty of abbreviations thrown around haphazardly in the content industry — TK, SEO, SEM — and the list goes on. But one that...

Just like a Halloween costume, illustrations can be fun and colorful or scary and monochromatic, but they all serve as the impressive...

“Where did the day go?” “I spent all day in my pajamas.” “I have no life outside of work.” If any or all of those sound familiar, you’re...

Writing can be a lonely profession, especially if you work remotely. Sometimes we all need to hear other voices from people who...

Sure, signing a one-month project is extra income — and a new challenge. A three-month gig is even better since you can plan ahead with...

From the look of our Instagrams and our plethora of online clips, the lifestyle of a freelance writer seems mighty glamorous. We make our...

The food writing world is always competitive, with the traditional editorial market shrinking and growing poorer every day. Yet, for a...