Scrivener. I’m going to declare that it’s one of my favourite writing apps. (I’m also going to declare that this is not a paid post and I don’t have any association with Scrivener, apart from being a fan.) So now that’s out of the way, I can take you through this Scrivener tutorial showing how … Continue Reading
Everyone has gone content mad in 2018 and it’s leading to a new focus on the importance of having an editorial calendar. It’s been building for the last few years, but I’m going to go out on a limb and declare 2018 peak content. That is, until we get to 2019, and there’s a new … Continue Reading
Freelancers, particularly those new to the game, have to deal with rejection, sometimes on a daily basis. Having your story pitch rejected or ignored is an inevitable part of the freelance writing life, but it can still be hard to deal with some days. One of the most important freelance writing tips is having a … Continue Reading
This is the question I’m asking myself at the moment. I’m taking stock of the media landscape and the world of freelance writing and editing after 10 years as a staff journalist. Freelance writing is not unfamiliar to me. I’ve spent almost 20 years working in the media and during that time I’ve worked freelance … Continue Reading
As a freelance writer, you’re only really as good as your last story in a way. And what does that rely on? Brainstorming. But we’ll get to that in a minute. First to your ideas. It might sound a bit harsh and scary to say you live and die by your ideas, yet in some … Continue Reading
Love a productivity hack? I know I do. I love hack list of all types, even though I may not use them all. I just stash them away in Evernote for later. A few simple tips to boost productivity and banish procrastination, coffee optional. There are two ‘Ps’ of work, whether that is freelancing or full-time office job. … Continue Reading
