Field Notes Blog

Good freelance writers wear the consultant hat. It's in our blood to offer suggestions, move a project along, and find ways to make life easier for the client.

I'm all for stretch goals. But I also know that there are some topics and writing assignments where I am not a good fit — at all. In those cases, it's best to be honest with the client.

Some freelance writers ignore your word count limits. That's not a good idea, and here's why.

As a writer, I use Google search for everything. But Google – even Google Scholar – has its limitations. What can be particularly frustrating is the best sources, often peer-reviewed articles, are behind pay walls. What’s a writer to do? Use an affordable version of LexisNexis.