We received a lot of good feedback on Laura’s previous post on Horkey HandBook – the one where she revealed what makes a good pitch from the perspective of a hiring manager. So we asked Laura to write a follow up about the dos and don’ts of freelancer-client relationships. What …
CONTINUE READINGHow to Build Long-Term Freelancer-Client Relationships
When Audra pitched us with the idea for this post, we said yes right away. We were super curious to find out the behind-the-scenes of a blogging press trip. Who pays for what? What are you supposed to do in return? Is it really as fun as it looks? Audra …
CONTINUE READING10 Things to Consider Before Going on a Press Trip
Back when Gina self-published her book – Make Money as a Freelance Writer, she couldn’t have done it without Sally Miller guiding her throughout the entire process. Because publishing a book definitely doesn’t end when you’re done with the writing. There are so many other moving parts to consider if …
CONTINUE READINGHow to Self-Publish a Book and Earn $1,152 in Passive Income [Case Study]
We publish a lot of (excellent) advice from writers on Horkey HandBook. But this guest post from Laura Pennington reveals the ingredients for a good pitch from the hiring manager’s perspective. Recently, Laura was in charge of hiring a team of freelance writers for a client’s project. We asked her …
CONTINUE READINGWhat I Learned Reviewing 212 Freelance Writing Pitches
In the early stages of starting a freelance business, things can get overwhelming. To-do lists pile up. Sending pitches seems like the most intimidating thing ever. And getting that first client is exhilarating … most of the times. But to really appreciate the freelance life, we have to stop and …
CONTINUE READING6 Lessons I Learned in My First Year of Freelancing
“If you want to be productive, get up early and work before everyone else in the house is up.” “Set a timer for 20-minute work sessions.” “Write a to-do list the night before.” I’m sure I’ve read all of these productivity tips for freelancers at least a dozen times. It’s …
CONTINUE READING10 Unconventional Productivity Tips for Writers
As freelancers, we have to juggle so many tasks – from keeping multiple clients happy to taking care of the admin side of our business. Add to that the chores that stack up when we’re on a deadline and the occasional misunderstanding about freelancers magically being available for errands at …
CONTINUE READING5 Tips for Prioritizing Self-Care as a Freelancer
When Debbie reached out with a pitch about starting a second freelance career in her 50s, I was hooked. She said she had a lot of things to share about her progression from the “scared little rabbit” stage to the “jumping in with both feet” stage. I admired her positive …