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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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Write Like You Mean It STILL Makes for a Great Stocking Stuffer

Steve Gamel

Nov 30, 20233 min read

Write Like You Mean It STILL Makes for a Great Stocking Stuffer

You could stuff so many fun things inside a loved one's Christmas stocking this holiday season. Tickets to a football game, cheerful...

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Happy Thanksgiving From Our Family at Edit This to Yours

Steve Gamel

Nov 23, 20232 min read

Happy Thanksgiving From Our Family at Edit This to Yours

I have no grammar lessons today, no hype about my book (although you should really grab a copy), and no other writing- or editing-related...

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A Yearly Reminder: How To Pluralize Last Names on Holiday Cards

Steve Gamel

Nov 2, 20232 min read

A Yearly Reminder: How To Pluralize Last Names on Holiday Cards

I know what you're thinking: "Not another tutorial on pluralizing last names on holiday cards." Trust me; I understand – The constant...

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How Having a Blog Ultimately Led to My Book, Write Like You Mean It

Steve Gamel

Oct 19, 20234 min read

How Having a Blog Ultimately Led to My Book, Write Like You Mean It

If you've been following the Edit This® blog for the past few years, you've likely noticed I'm a big fan of blogging. I blog a lot –...

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Starting a Writing Business? Grab My Book, Write Like You Mean It

Steve Gamel

Oct 12, 20233 min read

Starting a Writing Business? Grab My Book, Write Like You Mean It

Not too long ago, a fellow writer thanked me for helping get her freelance writing business off the ground. Admittedly, all I'd done was...

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Have You Considered Repurposing Those Older Blog Posts?

Steve Gamel

Oct 5, 20234 min read

Have You Considered Repurposing Those Older Blog Posts?

Blogs are fun to write. And if you do them long enough for your business, you're bound to rack up quite a bit of quality content for your...

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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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Steve Gamel

Sep 21, 20233 min read

10 Benefits of Writing During Odd Hours

I'd imagine some writers prefer a traditional 9-5 work schedule. And there's certainly nothing wrong with that – it's consistent, we grew...

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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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Happy 2nd Birthday to My Book, Write Like You Mean It

Steve Gamel

Sep 7, 20232 min read

Happy 2nd Birthday to My Book, Write Like You Mean It

This weekend marks two years since my book, Write Like You Mean It: Mastering Your Passion For The Written Word, was officially...

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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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What Readers Are Saying About My Book, Write Like You Mean It

Steve Gamel

Jul 6, 20233 min read

What Readers Are Saying About My Book, Write Like You Mean It

It's been almost two years since my book, Write Like You Mean It: Mastering Your Passion For The Written Word, came out. Here is what...

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Steve Gamel

Jun 29, 20235 min read

Throwback Thursday: Writer Edition

In honor of Throwback Thursday, I thought I'd share a column I wrote eight years ago for the Denton Record-Chronicle. In the article, I...

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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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What Are You Waiting for? Grab a Copy of Write Like You Mean It

Steve Gamel

Jun 15, 20233 min read

What Are You Waiting for? Grab a Copy of Write Like You Mean It

I've said many times since my book, Write Like You Mean It: Mastering Your Passion for the Written Word, was released that I didn't write...

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Please Nominate Edit This for Best of Denton County 2023

Steve Gamel

Jun 8, 20231 min read

Please Nominate Edit This for Best of Denton County 2023

It's Best of Denton County time, and your favorite writer and editor at Edit This® would love to earn your nomination for Best Writing &...

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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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