Your domain name is one of the most important parts of setting up your website. This is your online address for people to find you. Getting the perfect domain name can be tricky. It will take time and you need to be willing to give it that time. The rules I followed a few years […]
SiteGround review: Why you need SiteGround web hosting
Note: This post has been updated on April 6, 2021. I no longer use SiteGround web hosting and now recommend BigScoots ($). I’ve been with SiteGround web hosting ($) since August 2016. It’s become my favorite web hosting company for a variety of reasons, and SiteGround. But I know you want to know why this […]
9 reasons a self-hosted website is important for freelance writers
I’ve got to be honest and say that now a self-hosted website may not be as important as it once was. At one time, self-hosting was a way to put you above the spammers. It was harder to create a website and make it look professional. Please note that while this post was originally written […]
Trello review: How I use Trello to manage my tasks and plan ahead
When you work from home, you need tools to manage your tasks. Trello is the one that I use on a daily basis, whether it’s from the app on my phone or the desktop app when I’m on my computer or Surface Pro. After using it for many years, I feel more confident in sharing […]
Blasting News review: Should you sign up for the site?
Blasting News is just one of the latest news sites that I’ve heard about for writers. It’s something that I’ve mentioned in the past that I’ve tried but at the time I wasn’t ready to share my thoughts. Well, now I’m ready with my honest and open Blasting News review. Just a note that these […]
5 Desk Workouts to Be a Fit Freelance Writer
Freelance writing involves a lot of sitting. If you’re anything like I used to be, you’ll hardly ever stand during the day, except for toilet and tea breaks. It’s so unhealthy, and not just for your weight. However if what you want is to fight your weight, we recommend this Resurge reviews. You can be […]
How I Became a Professional Writer and Made $4,000+ Per Month In 2016
In 2016, my writing career took off. I made at least $4,000 per month, with some months surpassing that considerably. Debts were paid off and our situation changed to allowing both my husband and I to be home with our girls. I did it all with freelance writing. My affiliate marketing income hasn’t taken off […]
What I Wish I Knew About Writing Over the Holidays
When I first started freelance writing, I worked all the time. I know I’ve shared this with you in the past. I never took a day off work and would barely look after myself. Part of me started working from home because I was fed up of relying on an employer to decide he wanted […]
5 Things I Wish I Knew About Planning as a Freelance Writer
At the end of every year, I look back over the year that I had and see how it went. Then I move forward and set my goals. With my writing goals intact, planning as a freelance writer is the next step. Over the years, I’ve learnt a lot about planning. I really wish that […]
Freelance Writer Weight Loss Tips: Lose Weight While Stuck Behind a Desk
The freelance writing life is a sedentary one. We spend hours sitting and it’s just not good for us. After all, sitting is the new smoking. But it’s not always easy to get up and about. We can’t always get the exercise in, especially if we’re just starting out in the writing world. How are […]