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Is It Better for a Freelance Writer To Have More Small Clients or Fewer Large Clients?

Steve Gamel

Dec 7, 20234 min read

Is It Better for a Freelance Writer To Have More Small Clients or Fewer Large Clients?

Imagine that you're a freelance writer with a new writing business. You're eager to grow your client base, but you aren't quite sure...

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Starting a Writing Business? Don't Be Afraid To Take That Leap of Faith

Steve Gamel

Sep 28, 20233 min read

Starting a Writing Business? Don't Be Afraid To Take That Leap of Faith

I remember the look on my wife's face. But what stuck with me more in that moment was what she said when I told her I was quitting my...

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14 Genuine Reasons Why I Love Being a Writing Consultant and Coach

Steve Gamel

Sep 14, 20233 min read

14 Genuine Reasons Why I Love Being a Writing Consultant and Coach

I've said many times that I hit the jackpot when I became a professional writer over 25 years ago. To me, it was never a job! And things...

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25 Easy Ways To Stay Inspired as You Grow Your Writing Business

Steve Gamel

Aug 3, 20233 min read

25 Easy Ways To Stay Inspired as You Grow Your Writing Business

No matter how much you love to write, and regardless of your eagerness and passion to grow your writing business, you will occasionally...

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5 Ways To Handle Perfectionism as You Grow Your Writing Business

Steve Gamel

Jul 27, 20234 min read

5 Ways To Handle Perfectionism as You Grow Your Writing Business

Every writer wants to be perfect. Not only do we have the passion and drive to create, but we agonize over every word we type and whether...

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Have You Started a Blog for Your Writing Business Yet?

Steve Gamel

Jun 22, 20236 min read

Have You Started a Blog for Your Writing Business Yet?

Everyone always asks me which writing jobs keep me busy the most at Edit This®, and the answer is almost always blogs. I wrote 522 client...

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Using a Calendar Keeps You on Track as You Grow Your Writing Business

Steve Gamel

Jun 1, 20235 min read

Using a Calendar Keeps You on Track as You Grow Your Writing Business

I wrote a blog post roughly six years ago about the benefits of using a calendar. And to my surprise, it remains one of the most popular...

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6 Reasons To Hire Edit This as a Coach To Help Grow Your Writing Business

Steve Gamel

May 24, 20234 min read

6 Reasons To Hire Edit This as a Coach To Help Grow Your Writing Business

Many writers and editors who want to grow their new writing business the right way hire a business coach to help guide them on their...

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16 Inspirational Quotes To Keep You Focused On Your Writing Business

Steve Gamel

May 18, 20234 min read

16 Inspirational Quotes To Keep You Focused On Your Writing Business

You want to believe you've got the makings of a successful writing business on your hands. After all, you started with one client and...

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4 Ways Making Assumptions Can Hurt Your Writing Business

Steve Gamel

May 11, 20233 min read

4 Ways Making Assumptions Can Hurt Your Writing Business

When it comes to your writing business, never assume someone isn't a potential client or can't benefit your business in some way. To...

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How To Use Social Media To Grow Your Writing Business

Steve Gamel

May 4, 20234 min read

How To Use Social Media To Grow Your Writing Business

I'm obsessed with social media. It doesn't matter if it's Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok – if I'm not writing or hanging with family, I'm...

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10 Networking Tips for Growing Your Writing Business With Confidence

Steve Gamel

Apr 27, 20235 min read

10 Networking Tips for Growing Your Writing Business With Confidence

When I started my writing business, Edit This®, nine years ago, I remember walking into my first networking meeting feeling woefully...

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Networking To Grow Your Writing Business: A Strategy for Success

Steve Gamel

Apr 20, 20234 min read

Networking To Grow Your Writing Business: A Strategy for Success

When some people think of writers and editors, they envision disheveled creative types who spend long hours reading or writing at their...

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10 Tips for Your Writing Business That Have Nothing To Do With Writing

Steve Gamel

Apr 13, 20235 min read

10 Tips for Your Writing Business That Have Nothing To Do With Writing

I would never insinuate that I'm God's gift to writing or a perfect small-business owner. As writers, we constantly try to be better at...

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