8 Lessons Learned Through Self-Publishing: Can You Really Make Money This Way (Easily) in 2025?

To reduce reading time, the answer is “no.” Making easy money through self-publishing doesn’t work. Or at least it hasn’t happened to me. If someone has managed to put together 20,000 words and turn that into a steady income, I’d be more than happy to learn from their experience. My …

When Is It Time to Quit Your Freelance Career? (& Reasons Why That May Be a Good Thing)

Giving up on a dream is probably one of the most difficult things to do in life. This kind of change is often linked to a life-defining, cathartic moment. For me, that moment was my son’s approaching third birthday. That event prompted a change I never anticipated. Freelance writing became …

When a Writing Niche Is Non-Negotiable: Why You Need a Narrow Focus (Even If You Fear Missing Out as a Freelancer)

Let me preface this exposé by saying I’m a Jack of all trades and I’ve always been as a professional copywriter. I’ve written website copy, product descriptions, whitepapers, ebooks, in-depth articles, interviews, and press releases — you name it, I’ve done it. It was all fun and games at the …

AI Stole My Job (Or Did it?): Will Human Copywriters Become Obsolete?

Having the ability to produce website content in a matter of minutes and for free – who wouldn’t want that? Small business owners rejoice in the idea, many of them ending long-lasting relationships with the copywriters who previously made their online presence outstanding. As a freelance copywriter, I’ve had to …