Published in ILLUMINATION·Pinned31 Writing Prompts to Help You Build a Solid Writing HabitBanish the blank page syndrome forever. — Everybody can write. But you don’t call everyone a “writer.” A writer is one who writes because she likes to write. Because it makes him feel sane. Because that’s what she loves doing the best. Putting all of that woo-woo to the side, practice is what makes a writer out…Freelance Writing4 min readFreelance Writing4 min read
Published in Freelancer’s Hub·Pinned5 Underdog Ways to Land Good Freelancing-Writing ClientsIt’s not the skills. — Why is getting quality clients so hard? For most, it might seem impossible to find a decent client. And for a few, it feels impossible to land any client. And what happens next? The majority quit, some work with anyone who can give them some work and then struggle, and…Freelance Writing5 min readFreelance Writing5 min read
Pinned5 Things I Wish I Knew As a Brand New Freelancer#4 might surprise you. — New freelancer on the block, eh? Your mind can explode into scattered bits with ideas and information overload. Just google freelance writing or copywriting, and you’ll fall deeper than the hole into which Alice once fell. Before you waste another minute binge-watching how to get started or how much a…Freelancing4 min readFreelancing4 min read
Published in The Startup·Pinned9 Key Lead Generation Strategies for Startups and EntrepreneursIt's all about capturing leads and leading them to the cash counter. — So you've just started your new gig as a business owner, a.k.a entrepreneur. You have studied the demand for the product or service, possess product knowledge, and are ready to make your first sale. Now is the time to hunt for your ideal customers, handhold and introduce your product to…Startup8 min readStartup8 min read
Published in Better Marketing·PinnedThe Hidden Psychology of Free StuffDo you know freebies are essentially a reciprocity trigger? — Remember that friendly salesperson from a nearby eatery with a tray full of bite-sized samples of a delicacy stops you on a busy street, hands you one piece (with a fresh toothpick) to try for “free.” You visit a supermarket, and the store personnel offers you some free candy or…Marketing5 min readMarketing5 min read
Nov 23Plan Your Way Into a Successful 2023 and Create Your Dream LifeFill your calendar with actionable goals and get crushing. — Thanksgiving. It’s that time of the year again. And for ardent (yet, frugal) shopaholics like me, it’s time to grab huge bargains and deals that happen just once a year. With my eyes wide open for pocket-friendly deals, I chanced upon Nadalie’s Black Friday Offer. Who’s Nadalie? A freelance entrepreneur…Goal Setting6 min readGoal Setting6 min read
Published in SYNERGY·Aug 24Top 4 Freelancing Myths That You Must Let Go Now To SucceedDon’t tell me I didn’t warn you! — I was once you. A brand new freelancer with hopes of making millions of dollars in a minuscule timeframe. With goals sky-high and ambition soaring even higher, and heeding my passion to become a freelance writer, and then a freelance copywriter, an author, and everything. …Freelance Writing5 min readFreelance Writing5 min read
Jul 276 Ignorant Mistakes That Could Destroy Your Freelancing CareerAnd my battle-tested tips to avoid it. — As a new freelancer, you make mistakes. You’re bound to. I’ve slipped multiple times — in choosing clients, pricing, and taking up too many clients than I could handle. Or not having enough clients. And oftentimes, I ended up blowing the interview. But you learn from your mistakes eventually. You’ll…Freelancing7 min readFreelancing7 min read
Jun 21A birdie raised her family here in under 10 daysThe surprise visitor who surprised us all this summer. — During Mid-may, my daughter Anu was screaming in joy as she rushed in announcing what she just saw. A nest. — Ma, I saw a nest! With two small eggs. As a kid, I had been a keen nest observer, if I may call it so. When our parents took…Parenting6 min readParenting6 min read
Jun 85 Things New Freelancers Shouldn’t Avoid to Be SuccessfulIt’s painful; but no pain, no gain. Freelancing comes with its own set of rules. But it’ll be you who will frame those rules. …Freelancing6 min readFreelancing6 min read
