Landing a recurring writing gig is GREAT for your business. In this episode, we talk about what recurring work looks like and why I'm such a fan.  ..read more

There are three different ways you can niche down, and you can combine any of these three to niche down even further. We're exploring what they are and how that looks in this episode ..read more

Once you get up and running, looking for marketing strategies for your freelance writing business, it's easy to fall down the rabbit hole of email lists. Do you need one? How frequently should you write? What do you even say? I remember getting caught in the vortex a few different times as I considered and reconsidered my email list situation.  Today's episode is all about the email list, the "lead magnet funnel," and how the whole shebang works, so you can make an informed decision about this particular strategy.  The email service provider I recommend to people just starting with a ..read more

If you start as a generalist, it will eventually make sense to niche in some way. Here's how it looks.  ..read more

Whether you're trotting the globe or plotting a staycation, a break from work is on the docket for you (I hope!). But how does the whole vacation thing work when you're a service provider and not a salaried employee with paid time off and all that? I've had travel on the brain (but sadly, not on the calendar) for a while now, so I thought I'd share some of my tried-and-true pointers for working out a vacation for yourself when you're a freelance service provider.  Here are some links I mentioned in this episode:  - blog post on the same subject: https://ashleygainer.com/how-to-take-a ..read more

Want to become a ghostwriter? Awesome! There's some stuff you need to know... let's talk about it.  Ready to go all-in on ghostwriting? Head over to ashleygainer.com/ghostwriterschool and get on the waitlist. You won't regret it! (psst that's an affiliate link) ONE LAST THING. Go to ashleygainer.com/rates and pick up my new guide to setting and raising your freelance writing rates! It's called Rates Redux and I think you'll love it. More soon!    ------------------------------------------------ If you haven't joined the Facebook group yet, click here: https://theinkwellguild.com ..read more

Everyone's favorite mystery: SEO! Sometimes it can be awkward to work with SEO keywords. This episode goes over 3 of my best tips for making it work.  ------------------------------------- If you haven't joined the Facebook group yet, click here: https://theinkwellguild.com/ Check out the blog for more writing tips: https://ashleygainer.com/blog/ FREE RESOURCES: Get a FREE copy of Freelance Writing Starter Pack: https://ashleygainer.com/starter-pack Join the FREE 5-Day Email Niche Challenge: https://writingnichechallenge.com/ FOLLOW ASHLEY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ageditorial In ..read more

Are you a good enough writer to make it as a freelancer? There's only one way to find out ..read more

Ever heard of an audit? Some of you are going to love this. Audits are a type of copywriting service that are less about the writing and more about you leveraging your knowledge and expertise. This is not for beginners, but it's definitely something to have on your radar. In this episode, I'm talking about 11 reasons why I LOVE audits and why I think they can be a great addition to your services, when you're ready.    _________________________________________________________________________________________________   If you haven't joined the Facebook group yet, click here: https ..read more

How do you know when it's time to start offering that new writing service you've been thinking about? Or what do you do when a client or prospect asks you if you can do this other thing you've never done before? This episode lays out a step-by-step process for figuring out if now is the right time. Join us for more writing tips in the Ink Well Guild! Just head to theinkwellguild.com.  ..read more