Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls: Avoid LinkedIn Freelancer Scams
When entertaining potential clients found through LinkedIn, freelance writers must ensure they don’t become the victim of scams.
September Writing Prompt: Making Money Online
How do you earn as much as possible for your writing? What works, what doesn’t, and how can people learn from your experience?
Black Widow Premier Access Proves Movie Theaters Are Obsolete
Black Widow Premier Access let my wife and I enjoy the movie in the comfort of our home. Plus, I didn’t have to share an armrest with anyone.
Will Anyone Read Your Writing?
World Book Day was last Friday. Created by the United Nations, the annual celebration of books falls on April 23. It’s an ode to writers, books, and international copyrights. Yeah. It’s a little strange. Though odd, World Book Day is a great excuse to talk about books. Specifically, whether people actually read them or not….
Do You Know Your Value?
I was looking at content writing jobs on LinkedIn the other day. One offered $15 for a 400-word article. They justified this by stating it should only take 15-minutes to write 100 words. In other words, they were offering $15 for what they assumed should take an hour of work. That same day I was…
Level Up Your Productivity Through Budgeting
Confession time: I like to be in control. It’s not an overbearing thing, but my anxiety moves in when I lack options. To maintain control, I crave spreadsheets, numbers, and data. Information leads to choices, and options bring control. Seven years ago, my wife and I began using the budgeting software, You Need A Budget…
This Just In: $19,386.08
I spent 22-hours in the hospital last weekend Saturday evening while on our family’s weekly FaceTime call, I moved wrong and fell over on the couch. There was shooting pain across my entire low back and I could not put any weight on my legs. It was bad. You see people on TV shows complaining about…
This Just In: Support Other Artists
Earlier this summer, a high school senior interviewed me about the pandemic. One of their questions asked if the coronavirus proves governments should fund STEM/scientific research over the arts, particularly in schools. Here’s how I answered: This pandemic is proving the vital need for STEM research and scientific funding. These areas are crucial investments at…
Write Now with Kristin Wong
Who are you? I’m Kristin Wong, a freelance journalist based in Los Angeles and New York. I’ve written for the New York Times, The Cut, CNBC, Glamour, Travel + Leisure, and a handful of other places, and I recently took on the role of Managing Editor at The Financial Diet. What do you write? I’ve been writing…
How To Be A Professional Freelance Writer: Invest In Yourself
Today I have some advice for anyone looking to launch a career as a freelance writer: invest in yourself. You are worth it!