I tried virtual coworking and this was what it was like
As more and more people convert to the work-from-home lifestyle and potentially plan their transition into digital nomadism, we are all looking for ways to connect with likeminded people. (And … Read more
How I Got My First $1k Freelance Writing Client (pitch script included!)
Let’s say you’ve looked around the internet for freelance writing clients. You’ve done a few jobs on Fiverr or Upwork here and there, but you’re feeling discouraged. Because you are … Read more
I Compare 8 Health Insurance Plans for Digital Nomads (for COVID too!!)
Let’s face it: shit happens. When we’re traveling or living abroad as expats or digital nomads, anything can happen, from a global pandemic (hello coronavirus) to stolen credit cards to … Read more
A Year in Review: 2019
If I had to sum up 2019 for me, I would say it was a lot of me feeling like well, what now?? At the start of the year, I … Read more
Lessons I’ve learned after 2 years as a digital nomad
I became a “digital nomad” in December 2017 when I moved myself and my freelance writing business overseas. It has been an incredible journey with a lot of ups and, … Read more
A Year in Review: 2018
Well. Wow. I can’t believe I’m sitting here writing this. It feels like yesterday I was writing my 2017 end of year review post. It feels somewhat redundant writing this … Read more
Reflecting on My First Month as a ‘Digital Nomad’
I left Atlanta on 1 December so it’s been about a month since I’ve taken my business on the road. I really wasn’t sure how it would go. For me, … Read more
Truths and Myths about Being a Full-time Freelance Writer
Everyone out there on the internet is trying to sell you their lifestyle as the magic bullet that will solve all your problems and make you happy. To be 100% … Read more
My First Real Vacation Since Starting Freelancing
Well it’s been a minute huh? These past few months have been crazy busy for me with client work and I haven’t had any time to work on my own … Read more
How I Made $5k in my Fourth Month as a Freelance Writer
I once said I would never be one to publicly post an income report… I don’t think I’ll ever be one to share an income report but I want to … Read more
Why You SHOULDN’T Pick a Freelance Writer Niche as a Newbie
If you’ve recently made the decision to become a freelance writer, you’ve probably agonized over what niche you should choose to become successful. The Internet keeps telling you YOU MUST … Read more
6 Must-have Tools to Manage Your Freelance Business
I’m of the opinion that your freelance business tools should simplify your life, not make it more complicated. I don’t love online project management tools or the idea of something like … Read more
What I Learned from Being Rejected from 34 Jobs
My story, in any way it’s told, has never been about magical transformations. I didn’t quit my job to get paid to travel the world, or quit my job and … Read more
7 Habits of Highly Unproductive Freelancers
As a freelancer, you’re probably continuously trying to maximize your time and be as productive as possible. Well this is your unlucky day because I’m going to distract you with … Read more
How to Network on Twitter (Without Getting Overwhelmed)
I had been ignoring Twitter for the longest time for same reason I think most people do: it’s aesthetically displeasing, functionally limited, and overwhelming as hell. But I realized recently … Read more