Summer is coming. Are you ready to grow your freelance business? For most freelancing moms, summer means no more school. Whether your kids go to public school or are homeschooled, summer time equals more free time for them. If you're hoping to grow your freelance business this summer, you have to have a plan in place. Otherwise it's too easy to get lost in the summer fun. Then you'll look back in the fall and realize that you didn't actually accomplish your goal. You don't want that. But ...
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Successful Freelancing with a Special Needs Child
There's one aspect of freelancing with kids that I haven't tackled much here on the blog. Freelancing with a special needs child. I know there are other parents out there--trying to balance their freelance career while providing complete care for a child with special needs. It's a challenge. I understand! Here's a look at my story, and what I've learned these past several years of freelancing. My Child with Special NeedsMeet Owen. He's my oldest son, who turns 13 at the end of May. Owen has ...
What to Do When You Can’t Think of What to Blog About
Stuck trying to figure out what to write about on your blog or client post? Here's help! As a busy mom blogger, you don't have hours each day to devote to your blog. Time is limited, so when you finally sit down to write, you must have a plan. Otherwise you risk running out of time before you're ready to hit the "Publish" button. And then you'll have to find another work session to get your post done. To avoid that, and make the best use of your time, always have several blog post ideas ...
How to Overcome Writer’s Block: What’s Worked For Me
Have you ever experienced writer's block? A time when you know you need to write. You know you should write. But, you can't. Nothing you try writing sounds right. And you're stuck. Over the summer, I struggled with this frequently. I had time to write. I even had some quiet time to write (which when you have nine kids doesn't always happen!) But, when I sat down to write, nothing much happened. My ideas seemed stuck. I was overly critical of my work. And a good dose of imposter syndrome ...
5 Simple Ways your Teen Can Help You Market on Pinterest
Do you market on Pinterest? For years I avoided it, because I just assumed it was a time waster full of artificial pictures designed to make me feel guilty about the messiness of my real life. While that can still be the case, I've begun to see Pinterest as something else. It's a powerful tool for bloggers. More than a social media network, Pinterest is a visual search engine. Used correctly, it can drive traffic to your business. It's also the perfect way to get your older kids involved in ...
6 Reasons for Starting a Freelance Career
Are you wondering if you should start a freelance writing career? Here are six different reasons I started one back in 2015. Spoiler alert - it's been life changing! To get started with you own career, I highly recommend Gina Horkey's 30 Days or Less to Freelance Writing Success course. I wouldn't be where I am today without it! Snag your copy here: Backstory on Why I Decided to Start a Freelance Writing Career I love to write, I always have. I was drafting stories and screenplays in middle ...