Overcoming Setbacks as a New Dental Writer: Strategies to Move Forward and Succeed Faster
I’ve been a dental content writer since 2010 and you’d think by now I’d experienced just about every setback there is to overcome. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. Just the other week, for example, I was ghosted by a client who supposedly wanted ongoing work. When I say ghosted, I really mean that he blocked […]
How to Avoid the Freelancing Feast or Famine Cycle and Why It’s Important: A Guide for Dental Freelancers
Freelancing in the dental industry can be incredibly rewarding, offering the freedom to choose clients, set your rates, and work on projects that genuinely interest you. However, as seasoned freelancers know all too well, this career path isn’t without its challenges. One of the most common and stressful obstacles is the “feast or famine” cycle. […]
Should I Work With Dental Marketing Agencies As A Freelance Dental Writer?
Perhaps the best thing about being a freelancer is that you get to pick and choose who you work with. In addition to working with dental clinics and dental businesses directly, you also have the option of collaborating with dental marketing agencies. These are essentially companies that run either some or all aspects of a […]
How To Deal With Late Paying Clients As A Freelance Dental Writer – The Do’s And Don’ts
Today, I thought we’d talk about something very close to my heart and that’s dealing with late paying clients. As a freelance dental writer and business owner, it’s inevitable that you’ll encounter a client, who… how shall we say, inadvertently extends the payment deadline beyond what you’d like for completed work. Now, there may be […]
3 Defining Moments In My Freelance Writing Career And How They Can Benefit You.
This week is a memorable week for me. I’ve been freelancing for 14 years. On the 14th of May 2010, I landed my very first freelance writing gig – 57 x 500-word articles on Hermit Crabs. If I remember rightly, I completed them fairly quickly and got paid the princely sum of $285. Yep, that […]
5 Negotiating Skills For Freelancers – How To Get Rates That Work For You
If you want to get paid to create content as a dental writer you’ll need to ensure that you get rates that work for you. Negotiation skills are a core ingredient in doing exactly that, yet many freelancers struggle because it isn’t in our nature to openly talk about money. But talk about it we […]
9 Freelance Writing Tips To Double Your Income – Everything You Need To Know
If you’ve followed my guide on how to become a well-paid dental writer, you’re well on your way to landing your first gig. Hopefully, by now you have at least one client under your belt and you’re bringing in some kind of income. The question is… How do you take it to the next stage? […]
How To Work From Home Using These 5 (Not So) Obvious Tips
One of the biggest perks of becoming a freelancer is that it allows people to work in their own space. For many, that’s a huge draw particularly when that space is their own home. Yet, working from home can also be challenging in more ways than you might imagine. It can be tough to stay […]
5 LinkedIn Marketing Strategies That Get You Clients And How To Implement Them
As we head into 2024, it’s becoming very clear that there’s one social media platform you need to be on as a freelance dental writer and that’s LinkedIn. Essentially, if you want your business to succeed then you need to put yourself where your clients are, and as LinkedIn is the platform where people go […]
From Pennies To Profits – How To Increase Your Content Writer Rates And When To Do It
Picture the scenario – You’re in contact with a potential dental client and everything’s going well until they ask the dreaded question: “So, what are your content writer rates?” Suddenly, the colour drains from your face, your palms become sweaty and you lose the ability to speak. I mean, we all like the thought of […]