A Beginner's Guide to Creating a Writing Portfolio

One of the first things a potential client would look for from a freelance writer is his or her portfolio.  A writing portfolio basically is a collection of previous works that you have already done.  This helps potential clients have a better understanding of whether or not your writing style fits their needs.  At the same time, potential clients can decide whether or not your asking price is acceptable based on the quality of the work they review.

How to Take Some Time Off as a Freelance Writer

At the start of my career as a freelance writer, I hardly took a vacation.  In fact, the only times I did not do any work at all were those instances that I was really, really sick.  It all changed when I discovered the secret of being able to squeeze in some vacation time: time management.

What Makes a Successful Freelance Writer?

Freelance writing jobs are becoming increasingly popular mainly because it gives you the ability to be your own boss and work right in the comfort of your own home.  Although having good writing skills is required in becoming a freelance writer, this is not enough to make it in the freelance writing industry. 

Freelance Ghostwriting: Understanding the Basics

Ghostwriting is one of the most common types of writing jobs available for freelance writers.  It is estimated that about half of all the published non-fiction materials have been written by a professional ghostwriter.

Blogging 101: What to Write on Your Blog

Deciding what to write about can be rather challenging for first time bloggers.  One reason is that you can write a blog about practically anything under the sun.  The second is that everything depends on the topics that you will write on your blog, from the title of the blog to the layout and theme you will use.

Freelancer's Guide to Enjoy the Holidays

One of the things that prompted me to go for a career change and become a freelance writer was the fact that I did not want to spend the holidays at work.  Nothing can be more frustrating and depressing than knowing that your family is celebrating Christmas and New Year, while you are stuck at the office.

All about Blogs

Blogs are everywhere!  According to the Search Engine Journal, there are over 133,000,000 different blogs indexed by Technorati as of 2009.  And the number just keep on growing.

But just what are they?

Top 3 Common Mistakes Freelancers Commit During the Holidays

Just because you work from home online as a freelancer doesn't mean that you do not deserve a break during the holidays.  After all, the holidays only happen once a year, and nothing can be more priceless than to spend this time with the most important people in your life.

Why Freelance?

That is the question people ask me when I tell them that I work as a full-time freelance writer.  Some of them do with a touch of interest and intrigue in their voices.  Others are rather skeptical, especially when it comes to the part that I do most of my freelance work online.

Welcome to My Site!

Thank you for taking time to visit my blog.

Freelance writing can be very lucrative.  For many people, starting out can be the most challenging part.  I set up this blog to answer some of the most common questions many people aspiring to become a freelance writer may have.  Much of the things I will be writing here are based on lessons I have learned along the way as a full-time freelance writer, which can help you whether you are just thinking about trying it out, or have been doing this for some time.

I hope you enjoy reading my blog, and learn a thing or two at the same time.