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I'm Struggling To Balance Writing for Pay Versus Writing for Pleasure
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I’m Struggling To Balance Writing for Pay Versus Writing for Pleasure (4-minute read)

Since starting my freelance writing journey, my desire to write for pay has slowly taken over my desire to write for pleasure. This is especially true when I wait to hear back about my pitches. Here’s what I’m telling myself to maintain peace within myself. I’m 6 months into my freelance Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 3 yearsNovember 11, 2021 ago
How I Landed My First Freelance Writing Clients as an Introvert
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How I Landed My First Freelance Writing Clients as an Introvert (4-minute read)

A few authentic connections are all you need…As an introvert, asking people to hire me isn’t exactly my forte. Here’s how I landed my first clients without getting too far outside my comfort zone. One of the toughest and daunting parts of being a freelance writer is finding work. As an Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsJuly 7, 2021 ago
Why I Decided To Pursue A Freelance Writing Career
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Why I Decided To Pursue A Freelance Writing Career (7-minute read)

As I continue this adventure, I’ve realized why freelance writing aligns more with who I am, my values, beliefs, lifestyle and priorities than being an employee. Here’s why. I value getting paid for my work, not for the time I spend at work I have a plan to leave my 9–5 I Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsJune 21, 2021 ago
How I Realistically Figured Out My Freelance Writing Rate
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How I Realistically Figured Out My Freelance Writing Rate (5-minute read)

When I made the decision to start freelancing, the first thing I had to do was realistically figure out my rate. Here’s the method that I created (From someone who’s been employed her entire 15+ years career) Although I’ve been blogging since 2017, I only officially started my freelance writing journey Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsJune 16, 2021 ago
How I Made $3525.71 In My First Two Months As A Freelance Writer
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How I Made $3525.71 In My First Two Months As A Freelance Writer (5-minute read)

I haven’t left my 9–5…yet but here’s exactly what I did to make $3525.71 in my first two months as a freelance writer. Two months have flown by After debunking some serious misconceptions about freelance writing, I started my journey with zero expectations. I don’t regret it for a second as the Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsJune 16, 2021 ago
3 Misconceptions That Discouraged Me From Becoming A Freelance Writer
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3 Misconceptions That Discouraged Me From Becoming A Freelance Writer (5-minute read)

2 months and over $3525.71 later, I still cannot believe I’m doing this. Here are 3 misconceptions about freelance writing that dissuaded me from pursuing it. It’s been two months since I started my freelance side gig and I’ve made over $3500 from multiple sources of income. I still cannot believe Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsJune 10, 2021 ago
Why I Don't Expect My Friends And Family To Read What I Write
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Why I Don’t Expect My Friends And Family To Read What I Write (4-minute read)

I started my blog in 2017, do I expect my friends and family to read everything I write? No, I actually prefer they don’t read my blog. Six degrees of separation When I first started blogging, I had no idea who was going to read my stuff. It was a Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsApril 9, 2021 ago
How I Use My Fears To Stop Procrastinating On My Goals
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How I Use My Fears To Stop Procrastinating On My Goals (8-minute read)

When you procrastinate, you’re putting your goals on hold. How I use my fears to stop procrastinating and start doing. When you procrastinate by reading how to stop procrastination I am the queen of procrastination. As a recovering perfectionist, I am notorious for coming up with the most creative reasons Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsMarch 10, 2021 ago
Should You Focus On Writing Quality Or Quantity
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Should You Focus On Writing Quality Or Quantity? (4-minute read)

Should a writer focus on writing high-quality articles or writing a ton? Does quality or quantity matter more? The question is fundamentally flawed. A writer’s dilemma The quality versus quantity debate is what tears a writer apart. You want to write a ton but you’re afraid the more you write and Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsMarch 2, 2021 ago
What I Learned When I Self-Published 3 Books
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4 Lessons Learned When I Self-Published 3 Books (8-minute read)

Can you make money with self-published books? I have 3 and here are my lessons learned. I started blogging in 2017. At the time, I had no idea what I was doing. I signed up for a Blogger account and basically dumped my thoughts onto digital paper each week, hit Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsFebruary 23, 2021 ago

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Katharine Chan has over a decade of experience working in healthcare. She’s worked in emergency health services, mental health, women’s health, facilitating, coaching, and promoting honest conversations among healthcare leaders to enable organizational change. She’s passionate about putting words to her feelings despite growing up in a culture that hides them. She empowers others by teaching them how to love themselves, embracing their culture and improving relationships.

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