How To Start A Dental Writing Business When You Already Have a Job
When most people consider freelancing they have one major setback. Unless they’re independently wealthy or are living off savings, they’ll likely have a full-time job. Naturally, that poses problems because it’s probably something they want need to keep for now but equally, it means that they’re also left with limited time. So, if you’re […]
Dental Content Agency vs Solo Freelancer – Which Works For You?
If you’re new to the world of dental content writing you probably want to know whether it’s best to build a dental content agency or to remain a solo freelancer. In all honesty, it depends on where your priorities lie. If you’re looking to earn enough money to quit the 9-5 and have a good […]
5 Things I Suck At As A Freelance Dental Writer, And Why I’m Telling You!
Even now, as an experienced freelance dental writer, there are things I’m not so good at. There, I’ve said it. Moreover, I thought it would be a good idea (read stupid!) to document those weaknesses here in a blog post. The reason? I guess, to show everyone that you don’t need to be perfect to […]
How To Market Yourself As A Freelance Dental Writer Using 3 Simple Steps
One of the questions I’m regularly asked by people looking to get into this industry is “How do I get clients?” The simple answer is that you have to market yourself. The more complex answer is that you have to take key steps to ensure that you continually promote yourself and your business so that […]
Life As A Freelance Dental Writer – The Pros And Cons Unboxed
If you’re reading this post, then chances are you’re considering a career as a freelance dental writer, and you’re not alone. In the US, 60 million people worked freelance in 2023 and in the UK and Europe, around 14% of the continent’s workforce are freelancers. While remote working has served me well over the past […]
Do I Really Need a Writer Website When Starting Out?
I’ve been a full-time freelance writer since 2010 and over the years I’ve sought advice and assistance from other more experienced freelancers. I’ve consumed endless blogs and have even invested in coaching programs back in the day. Over the years, however, I’ve noticed that most people share the same basic advice. “If you wanna be […]
Six Smart Marketing Tips For Freelance Writers That Work Even When You Don’t
Let’s face it, we all need a break sometimes, even if it’s just to get away from it all for a long weekend. Of course, while you’re in employment, it’s usually a case of having a word with your boss or HR department, booking a few days off and enjoying being away from work. However, […]
Freelancing for Agencies – Should You or Shouldn’t You? – The Pros And Cons
In the last blog, I talked about the importance of recurring revenue and how it can be a game-changer for freelance writers. One of the methods I discussed was freelancing for agencies. Yet, if you do some online research, you’ll see mixed reviews. So, while this arrangement works for some, others have had less success. […]
Recurring Revenue for Dental Writers And Why It Matters – 3 (Not So) Secret Sources
If you’ve read any of my blogs you’ll hear me banging on about the benefits of recurring revenue. In other words, clients who pay you regularly for work, usually every week or month. So, in this post, we’re going to take it one step further and discuss three simple ways that dental writers (particularly those […]
Overcoming Self Doubt – Unleash Your True Potential With These 5 Top Tips
One of the biggest challenges freelancers face is overcoming self-doubt. It’s certainly an issue I struggled with for years. From wondering whether I’d got what it takes, to questioning whether I was charging enough, those negative thoughts would pop into my head, usually without warning. The trouble is that when you work for yourself, particularly […]