What are the indicators/characteristics/qualities of a great candidate for a writing-related role, in-house or freelance? I posed this question over on Twitter and got some excellent responses from people in the hiring seat, so I wanted to share those here. Hopefully you’ll find it as useful as I did.
Read moreFreelance Writers + the Apprenticeship Model
Did you know that the apprenticeship model extends all the way back to the Middle Ages? It’s true: A master craftsman would employ young people as an inexpensive form of labor in exchange for providing food, lodging, and formal training in a craft.
Apprenticeships are still used today, but in the freelance world, I don't see people talking about it.
Read moreHow to Get More Ideal Work as a Freelance Writer
If there’s one question I get asked more than any other, it’s this: How do I reach my target audience and get them to hire me?
So that’s what we’re covering today.
The approach I’m outlining below is applicable to almost any niche and for any type of freelance work. If you want the long-form version, you can read it here. Otherwise, I’m doing the shortened version below.
Let’s get to it.