Companies all over the world need quality written content for their blogs, website and promotional campaigns but business owners aren’t necessarily authors. For this reason, there are figurative mountains of work for the freelance writer. Finding it, isn’t always as easy and in order to gain and keep clients, a writer must put in time […]
Author: karenbradshawwriting
How Freelance Writing Freed Me
I have always had a passion for writing, even as a small child. You might call me something of a nerd, but it’s a title I’m proud of. For much of my early adult life, I focused on raising my children and being in charge of the home and whilst I enjoyed this and am […]
Time Management For Writers
A lot of people ask me how I made time to write a book when I have kids – the answer is simple, time management. For a lot of people, especially mothers who stay at home, time can become something of a blur with one hour fading into the next as you run around after […]
How My Writing Career Began
I have always loved to write, as a child I would forever be filling notebooks with creative writing and ‘interviews’ with pretend people. I remember shoving bits of paper at my mother and begging her to read them. Adulting As I got older, life took over and writing kind of took a back seat, although […]
Top Tips For Dealing With Clients
As a freelance writer, one of the things that I have to do on a daily basis is to converse with clients and create lasting professional relationships. This may sound easy but there are certain things to keep in mind if you want to maintain your reputation as a friendly, yet professional writer. Dealing With […]
Creating A Chapter Plan
Having finished my first book, I have learnt a lot of things. Many people have asked me “Do you just make it up as you go along?” NO! Please don’t ever do that. If you are going to write a story that has consistency and flows nicely you need to have a plan. Today, I […]
Top Tips For Contacting A Publisher
It can be one of the most intimidating and exciting times in the life of a writer, the prospect of having your work published is something we all strive for. However, it’s not as easy as just throwing them a copy of your work and hoping for the best. Tips For Contacting A Publisher I’ve […]
Paris
Paris-The City Of Lights I had always wanted to visit Paris, and since my first visit in 2009, I have returned a further two times. The city may be bustling but there is a homely quality about it which you cannot put your finger on. Despite the French having a reputation for being cold, the […]
How To Make Money Writing Online
CAN I REALLY MAKE MONEY FROM FREELANCE WRITING? In short, yes you can! I didn’t believe it until I actually tried it for myself, but there is some serious money to be made. I am now making a full time income from the comfort of my own home, doing something that I am hugely passionate […]