11 Easy Tactics to Make Your Writing More Conversational and Casual
Many writers struggle to make their writing sound more casual… and many writers contact me to ask how they can…
7 Foolproof Ideas for Keeping Clients off Your Back
Can’t be bothered to get finish some work? Chosen to lie in bed and watch Netflix all day? Decided you’d…
5 Things You Should Implement TODAY to Start Your Days More Productively
I’m a freelancer. You’re probably a freelancer. Most people who read this site are freelancers. As a freelancer, it’s important…
Why You Need to Use More You
Do you know what’s the most important word in writing? It’s “you.” Address your readers directly. Make every person feel…
Being Reliable is (Possibly) a Writer’s Most Important Skill
You can be a highly successful freelance writer without being a brilliant writer. How? Be reliable. It’s an underrated skill….
3 Easy-to-Implement Things that Helped Me to Become a Better Travel Writer:
1) Have fun. You don’t need to be serious – you’re not writing about humanitarian aid or politics or dogs…
3 Simple Techniques to Make Your Writing Better Today:
1) Be specific with your adjectives. Don’t say something is ‘nice’ or ‘good’ or ‘excellent,’ cos those words basically mean…
4 Reasons You’re Not Being Paid What You Want to Be Paid as a Writer…
Over the past 18 months, I’ve doubled my day rate. 18 months ago, I was earning around $150 per day….
Tay Ho: A Quick Guide to Hanoi’s Expat District
If you’re thinking of moving to Hanoi, you’ve probably already heard of Tay Ho, the city’s most famous residential neighborhood….
Is Serbia Safe? A Guide For Paranoid Panickers
‘Aaaah, help me. The first thing I think about whenever I travel anywhere is whether or not I’m going to…