How To Be A Better Dental Content Writer – 4 Real-World Tips To Help You Rise Above The Competition
Back in 2010, when I first started my freelance writing business, I could count on one hand the number of content writers plying their trade within the dental industry. In fact, from memory, I think there were around three or four of us who advertised our services regularly. To prove a point, I was staggered […]
LinkedIn Strategies For Dental Writers: How To Connect With Clients And Grow Your Freelance Business
I have a confession to make… I’m not a big fan of social media and you can count on one hand the number of times I’ve posted on sites like Facebook over the past 15 years. That said, I know when it’s used in the right way, it can be a powerful tool to move […]
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 […]