Unexpected Problems for Freelance Writers, and How to Fix Them
Plus pitch calls, jobs, writing tips, and more!
Hi writers and friends!
Unexpected Problems for Freelance Writers, and How to Fix Them
As you can guess, freelancing is a big game of “what if.”
What if I don’t make enough money?
What if I’m not cut out for this?
What if I keep getting rejected?
These worries are totally normal and understandable, and for all of us—not just people who are new to the game.
But here’s the good news: While tricky and tough situations will occur, they’re fixable. You’re more powerful, smart, and capable than you think.
To relieve some of your stress around the unknown and issues that arise, I wanted to share a few articles that do just that—two from me, and one from a great writer and friend. Check them out below!
“6 Hard Truths You Have to Accept to Work Smarter as a Freelance Writer”
“3 Harsh Truths About Freelance Writing That I Hear Almost No One Talking About—& What Helps”
“3 Unexpected Problems That Arose in My Freelance Writing Career”
Writing/Freelancing Tips
What separates good writers from in-demand writers, according to an editor
A note on being consistent (in a realistic, doable way)
Pitch Calls
GENERAL NOTES:
If the story is about a marginalized community, you probably need to be in that community to write the piece.
Mentioning my name in your pitch won’t help, unfortunately!
Pitch calls:
Send LGBTQ+ History Month pitches to Tagg Magazine (Rate: $75-$175)
Send Halloween-job-diary-esque pitches to Insider (Rate: Starts at £270)
Send gaming/entertainment/etc pitches to IGN (Rate: Most articles start at $300)
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Writer Jobs
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Writing/Freelancing Resources
Bonsai (It’s an all-in-one business management and financial suite for freelancers, small businesses, etc where you can handle invoices, proposals, and contracts, as well as access templates, tax things, task trackers, forms, surveys, and more. I’m an affiliate partner!)
Learn how to write a bestselling romance novel from authors like Taylor Jenkins Reid, for free!
Encouragement
From Giphy
My Articles + Updates
This month, I got an assignment at a big publication, and I’m super excited! Stay tuned for the link ;)
I wrote this article for Suicide Prevention Month for HuffPost, and I hope it helps people! It’s called "How To Survive Suicidal Thoughts, From People Who Have Been There”
I had quite a busy September (Virgo season, what can I say!) and while I’m so thankful, I hope this month is a little more relaxed!
Housekeeping
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Don’t forget about my Medium guide and coaching/editing services and Writing Checklist Set!
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That’s all for now! Thanks for reading this month’s newsletter. As always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions :)