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Why I still post personal essays... And why I'll never stop.
Why do I sprinkle personal essays in among my freelancing content? If most of my readers are here for writing tips & tricks, what's the...
Emma Nelson
Sep 193 min read


The fastest way to fail as a freelance writer...
Why freelancers should avoid guarantees - plus, how to set yourself apart as a high-value writer without overpromising. Imagine this: a...
Emma Nelson
Sep 93 min read


5 freelance writer red flags clients notice right away 🚩
Don't get tossed aside from the start! Avoid these common freelancer red flags. When you reach out to, respond to, or have a call with a...
Emma Nelson
Aug 253 min read


The three things your ghostwriting contracts NEED.
What your freelancing/ghostwriting contract MUST include to keep your business running smoothly. So, you made a great connection. You...
Emma Nelson
Aug 194 min read


Is that high-paying job you hate really worth it?
Part One: The role work plays in our lives and how to choose a job you love. As kids, we tend to dream big. You know how it goes. Some...
Emma Nelson
Aug 126 min read


The power of accountability 🤝
Good news: You don't have to do it all on your own. If there’s one thing that makes all the difference in your journey as a writer - and,...
Emma Nelson
Jul 144 min read


On implementing nature therapy in your routine 🌿☀️
No matter what climate you live in, it's time to take advantage of one of God's best healers... The great outdoors! For years, I...
Emma Nelson
Jun 304 min read


Freelancing anxiety: let's talk about it 🫨
Freelancing anxiety is real. Here's how to prevent it from becoming debilitating. I am, by nature, an anxious person. I suffer from...
Emma Nelson
Jun 104 min read


Anxiety and OCD aren't "minor" mental illnesses.
We tend to visualize mental illness on a spectrum. To challenge that, here's my experience with generalized anxiety disorder and OCD. I...
Emma Nelson
Jun 28 min read


You should be your harshest critic AND your biggest fan ⭐
How to cheer yourself on without being prideful & what makes YOU your best motivator Five years ago, I was fighting to stay awake in my 8...
Emma Nelson
May 243 min read


Are you your worst enemy? ⚔️
Why you might be your biggest problem and how to quit getting in your own way. 🥷 Often, I’m my worst enemy. I get in my head about...
Emma Nelson
May 54 min read


The ugly truth about freelancing...
I wish someone would've warned me about THIS.💡 When I quit my job to become a full-time freelance ghostwriter, I wish someone would’ve...
Emma Nelson
Apr 283 min read


Loneliness is an epidemic. Whether you know it or not, it's affecting you.
What we can do to combat loneliness, especially as remote workers in the digital age. Loneliness is an epidemic. Whether you’re one of...
Emma Nelson
Apr 225 min read


If you don't respect your business, no one else will 🙌
How to craft a professional persona and get potential clients to take you seriously. As a quick exercise, consider the following...
Emma Nelson
Apr 164 min read


Failure is good for you.
On why you shouldn't wait to be perfect before you go for it. I don’t know about you, but I hate doing things I’m not very good at,...
Emma Nelson
Apr 82 min read


The 5 things I wish I knew when I started freelancing...
Don't make the same mistakes as me! 🤪 Hindsight is 20/20. I’m sure you’ve heard this phrase before, or used it yourself when you...
Emma Nelson
Apr 44 min read


The real reason clickbait sucks 👆
What's actually wrong with clickbait... And how to use it without making people mad! 😡 I don’t know about you, but when I hear the word...
Emma Nelson
Mar 42 min read


Pro tip: Diversify your workload!
On switching things up to be more productive... Plus, things you can do to diversify your projects while supplementing your income! Have...
Emma Nelson
Mar 13 min read


How to make your freelancing income more consistent 💰
To develop a consistent income stream, you have to treat your freelancing as a business! Here are key steps to keep in mind. While there...
Emma Nelson
Feb 203 min read


What my brother's dyslexia has taught me about writing 💛
On the impact of audiobooks and why non-dyslexics shouldn't take literacy for granted I have the best little brother in the world. I know...
Emma Nelson
Feb 134 min read
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