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By Jodi Ralston 6 Comments

Getting Shit Done in the Midst of a Doubt Apocalypse

Getting Shit Done in the Midst of a Doubt Apocalypse

“They’re coming to get you, Barbara.”  So runs the famous line from my favorite zombie movie. But the threat you need to watch out for is far more dangerous and prolific than pixelized undead, and it offers no thrills, but a ton of regret and destruction.

Though we all know it when we see it, before I name it, let’s take a moment to focus on its victims. You have dreams, ambitions, a passion for the written word—in particular blogging. You want to make a career of helping other businesses express their dreams through your words. In this way, you’re free to use your talent and make a difference, while also making good money.

I share that dream. And to the readers of this article, like me, you are just starting the exciting journey of freelance blogging.

But there is a monster in our midst, a threat, an enemy that, if left unopposed, will never stop coming until those dreams are dead. Its appetite is voracious. Its attacks are relentless. Running offers no escape. Its only goal is decimation.

That monster is none other than doubt.

Like a zombie virus, doubt starts with a single bite, infects anyone, and can spread until nothing healthy is left. For the new freelance blogger, it makes you shamble through your career before you’ve reached your potential. Before the doubts outnumber your creative output, understand how this threat works and how to stop it truly dead in its tracks.

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By Sophie Lizard 1 Comment

Boat and Sailing Magazines and Blogs That Hire Freelance Writers

Boat and Sailing Magazines and Blogs That Hire Freelance Writers

If you’re comfortable with boating jargon and spend more time on the water than on land, you can get paid to write about it for boating blogs and magazines.

These 10 magazines and websites hire freelance writers for their writing skills and boating expertise (and you may already know a few more too).

Want more blogging gigs on other topics? Check out our Ultimate List of Better-Paid Blogging Gigs here.

What Can I Write about as a Boating Freelance Writer?

You may be thinking, “I’m not sure I know enough about it to get writer jobs with sailing magazines and blogs.” Ok, so let’s talk about what you can pitch and get paid to write about in the boating niche. You may like writing about all or just some of these relevant topics:

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By Pinar Tarhan 156 Comments

How to Prepare for Freelance Blogging Emergencies

How to Prepare for Freelance Blogging Emergencies

Freelance blogging is an amazing career.

You don’t have to write about something you don’t care about to make money. There are so many niches that you’re bound to find one (or several) that is both lucrative and fun.

You can find clients that make payment arrangements work for you, and you set your own hours. It’s possible to spend time with family and friends while still working on passion projects.

However, it’s also ripe with problems and complications that can drive you mad: disappearing websites, changing regulations, unpaid invoices, ghost clients, writer’s block… you name it. And life’s regular lemons like health problems, family emergencies, and beyond can also interfere.

I’ve been a freelance blogger for about a decade now. And even though it’s a dream career, it hasn’t been a smooth ride.

2019 proved especially challenging with a loss in the family, recurring health issues, computer breakdowns, and a decent-sized collection of rejections. There were times I questioned why I was doing this, whether I should follow a less bumpy career path.

But when I think about the pros of this life, they win easily. Every period in my time of freelancing also featured great moments. In this “awful” 2019, I got to go on a fantastic writers’ retreat where I met fellow writers and hung out in New York, have a beach vacation when I wanted because I don’t have a boss, release my second book, and work with wonderful editors at some of my favorite publications.

So yes, there are a lot of ups and downs. And while it’s not possible to be prepared for everything, improving your defenses can help your bank balance, sanity, and overall health.

Here are some suggestions on what you can do to offset (or even eliminate) the bad times:

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By Sophie Lizard 1 Comment

Horse Blogs and Horse-Riding Magazines for Freelance Writers

Horse Blogs and Horse-Riding Magazines for Freelance Writers

If you love horses and have experience working with or just riding horses for fun, you could get paid to write to do it. You may be surprised how many publications are dedicated to horses and the people who love them (and we may have missed a few).

Want more blogging gigs on other topics? Check out our Ultimate List of Better-Paid Blogging Gigs here.

How Can I Get Started as a Freelance Writer in the Horse Niche?

You can get your foot in the door in the horse or horse-riding niche with your personal experience as a horse lover.

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By Carol Tice 11 Comments

5 Simple Ways Freelance Bloggers Can Move Up to Well-Paid Article Writing

5 Simple Ways Freelance Bloggers Can Move Up to Well-Paid Article Writing

Tired of earning small money for paid blogging? If you’re looking to move up, article writing can be a great next step in your freelance career.

After all, you already know how important headlines are online. And you know how to focus an idea into an article-sized slice, organizing it into subheads or a bulleted/numbered list.

All great fundamentals for article writing.

How can you cross over from the world of $50 blog posts to earning $1 a word and more for articles?

Here are five proven paths for moving up to writing articles:

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