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I'm Kirsty the Writer and this blog exists to help freelance writers (and free-spirited bloggers) create success, freedom and meaning in their work and their lives.

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A New Start For a Freelance Writer 23rd July 2013

The Only Advice You Need about Writing a Blog People Want to Read 16th July 2013
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How to Make Money Writing for Travel Blogs 9th July 2013
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Is Writing Online for a Living Really for You? 2nd July 2013

Increasing Streams of Income as a Writer (Book or Information Product?) 25th June 2013
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Where to Find Freelance Writing Gigs Online 18th June 2013
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How to Use Pinterest to Promote Your Freelance Writing Business 11th June 2013
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10 Tips on Marketing Yourself as a Freelance Writer Online 4th June 2013
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Why Choose Hootsuite Pro Over Hootsuite Free? 28th May 2013
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How to Write When You’ve Run out of Blog Post Ideas 21st May 2013
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The Bloggers Behind the Blog Posts (Plus a Liebster Blog Award) 14th May 2013
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How to Fail at Becoming a Freelance Writer 7th May 2013
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One of the Best Ways to Make Money Online (Without Being Seedy) 30th April 2013
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Why Every Writer Should Start a Lifestyle Business 23rd April 2013
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So You Want to Be a Freelance Writer? You Better Be Legit 16th April 2013
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How to Find Your Purpose as a Writer 9th April 2013
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It’s Time for a Change 2nd April 2013
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How to Travel the World and Get Paid for Writing About It 25th March 2013
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3 Different Ways to Make Money as a Writer (While Staying In Control) 18th March 2013

Do You Need A To Do List? 11th March 2013
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How to Make Your Writing Search Engine Friendly 4th March 2013
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The Best Websites for Writers, Entrepreneurs and Kick-Arse Visionaries 25th February 2013
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Why You Should be Turning Down Freelance Writing Work 18th February 2013
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Why You Need to Make Freelance Writing Your Business (Not Your Hobby) 11th February 2013
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How to Become a Travel Writer: Tips from the Experts 4th February 2013
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30 Reasons You’re Failing at Becoming a Freelance Writer 28th January 2013
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How to Get Your Blog Noticed to Attract Clients 21st January 2013

How to Build a Writing Portfolio and Get Clients 14th January 2013
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Why You Should Quit Your Job and Become a Freelance Writer Instead 7th January 2013
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Top 10 Writing Tips 20th December 2012

Odd but Useful Writing Tips 7th December 2012
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How Being a Freelance Writer is Like Learning to Drive 29th November 2012

Why Freelance Writers are Leading the Country out of Recession 20th November 2012
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How to be the Best Damn Press Release Writer in the Business 15th November 2012
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The Glamorous World of Travel Writing 5th November 2012
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3 Blog Posts That Will Help You Get More Done (Mainly By Doing Less) 30th October 2012

Can You Afford to go Freelancing Full Time? 22nd October 2012

The Only Copywriting Tip You’ll Ever Need 15th October 2012
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      A New Start For a Freelance Writer

I have a little announcement…

I’m moving.

Websites that is.

(I move around a lot so it wouldn’t exactly be news if I were physically moving.)

So what does this have to do with you, I hear you cry?

Well, if you’re a freelance writer you’ll perhaps be pleased to learn that I am now the founder and proud owner of a website dedicated to making you a better freelance writer.

The current site that you’re feasting your weary eyes on right now will remain intact as a place for future writing clients to get in touch with me. But for all you freelance writers I’ve got something a bit special.

I feel like as a community we’re growing out of this blog so while I’ve transferred all the existing blog posts over to the new site, it will also offer so much more.

What’s new then?

I’ll be covering how to market yourself better, how to become a better writer, plus how to keep on top of everything that the freelancing life throws at you.

I’ll also be revealing all the tools and resources I use to make my life as a freelance writer easier, more productive and therefore more lucrative. I’m not saying I’m the oracle on this but I do have a few tricks up my sleeve!

If you’re looking for work (and if you’re smart you’ll always be looking for work – even when you have lots), then I’ll even be scouring the web for freelance writing jobs online and listing them for you.

My aim is to save you time so you can focus on becoming a better freelance writer.

So it’s a busy time for me, what with my travel blogging eBook launching soon, but I’m working day and night to get the website up and running as soon as possible.

Of course I’d love it if you came with me.  If you haven’t already, please sign up to get weekly emails from me – the aim is that these are going to get more useful, more practical and really help you to become a better freelance writer.

If you’re wondering where the link to the new site is…well, it’s www.freelancewritersonline.com

Starting Again

While it’s tough to start again with a blank canvas I’m really looking forward to the challenge and to making it the best site it can be. I’m focused on the future, on improving as a freelance writer and on helping others to do the same.

This is my mission. It’s always been there in the back of my mind but I feel like I’ve found a focus for it now.

Sometimes the hardest thing is taking the first step of turning your thoughts and ideas into actions and outcomes.

So I’ll be busy with the new site this week (not too busy to fit in a few days in the south of France – I love being a freelancer!), so I’ll simply leave you with this thought:

“There will be a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning.”

 - Louis L’Amour

Here’s to my new beginning. What about you? Have you ever started all over again from scratch? Any advice?

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