Freelance Blog
Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes as a Freelance Voice Actor
The entertainment and advertising industry has opened up a tremendous amount of opportunities for freelance voice actors. The range of disciplines in which the freelance voice actor can use their…
8 Freelancer Negotiation Tips to Get What You’re Worth
It’s time to upgrade your game with freelancer negotiation tips for getting paid what you deserve. Whether you’re a freelance SEO content writer, a graphic designer, a full-time digital marketer…
10 Important Proofreading Tips for Freelance Proofreaders
Proofreading online has become a very popular - and lucrative - way to earn income freelancing. I myself have worked as a freelance proofreader, so I know what it takes…
What Are the Best PayPal Alternatives for Freelancers?
Lots of freelancers use PayPal to receive payments from their clients. While this is a popular online payment platform, though, it may not be the best for freelancers. Like anything,…
Exactly What is Freelancing? All Your Questions Answered.
Everyone has heard the word freelance. The word has been around for centuries. Yet so many people still don't really know what it means. When you ask the question What…
How to Become a Freelance Artist with No Degree
Being an artist is a gift, a talent that many admire. As a freelance artist, you can perfectly blend your skills and imagination in a visual form such as drawing,…
How to Become a Pinterest Manager in 2023
Spending time on Pinterest is so fun. It's amazing that some people actually get paid to spend their time there! How do these people make money on Pinterest? Lots of…
Top Tips on Content Writing for Affiliate Marketing
Freelance writers have a lot of writing opportunities. One of the biggest resides in the world of affiliate marketing. Content writing for affiliate marketing can be a really profitable way…
7 Reasons to Take Time Off from Your Freelance Work
Hopefully you love what you do for a living. Most freelancers do. Loving your job, especially when you work for yourself from home, can make it difficult to get away…
7 Top Digital Nomad Passive Income Streams
Traveling while working online is an excellent way to see the world. Any freelancer has the ability to do this. Traveling freelancers, also called digital nomads, have not only the…
How to Become a Freelance Graphic Designer
Graphic design is one of the most popular creative freelance careers out there. That is because freelancing is, for many, the ideal lifestyle. You get to choose your hours and…
How to Become a Freelance Programmer
Learning how to become a freelance programmer requires a lot of time and commitment. It also requires high levels of a variety of skills. Not everyone is capable of acquiring…
How to Become a Freelance Proofreader Online
Proofreading is such a great way to earn income. Pretty much all proofreaders work online. Most are freelancers. Proofreaders have total flexibility as far as when and where they work.…
7 Freelance Work-at-Home Legal Careers for Non-Lawyers
Are you interested in working in the legal field but you don't want to be a lawyer? No problem! There are lots of different types of legal careers available to…
How to Sell on Etsy as a Total Beginner
Can you sell on Etsy? Why yes, you can. Over 7 million people from all over the world sell items they create on Etsy. Anyone can learn how to sell…
Freelance Writing Jobs for Beginners: 7 Free Job Sites
You don’t have to have writing experience to begin earning income as a freelance writer. You don't even need a degree. There are paying freelance writing jobs for beginners all…
How to Become a Freelance Real Estate Virtual Assistant
A lot of people interested in freelancing are asking how to become a real estate virtual assistant. To help you find the answer to this question, I've interviewed the guru…
How to Become a Social Media Virtual Assistant
One of the great things about freelancing is the ability to create a new career using your existing skills and/or passions. If you’re someone who enjoys and is good at…
76 Super Fun & Creative Writing Prompts for Freelance Writers
Getting started can be the hardest part of anything. Especially writing. Staring at a blank screen makes you feel anxious, intimated, overwhelmed and frozen. Start writing - even just one sentence…
How to Become a Medical Coder – Earn Over $40,000 a Year
The United States has a unique medical system in which patients have to pay for much of their medical care. The one good thing about this system is that you…
16 Great Places to Find Scopist Jobs
Scopists are freelancers who work on court cases behind the scenes. They trancribe the legal testimony taken down by court reporters on steno machines, helping to polish up that testimony…
How Freelancing Moms Can Earn Money While Raising Kids
It's not easy being a freelancer. There's always a phone call to make, a lead to follow up on, or a pitch to submit. Managing everything without going insane requires…
20 Unique and Useful Gifts for Freelancers
When you're looking for a gift for the freelancer in your life, you want to find something that's useful for someone working for themselves. You want to find something they'll…
How Court Reporters Use Those Little Machines
“How do you use that thing, anyway?” Most freelance court reporters have heard that question dozens if not hundreds of times over the years. Witnesses at depositions are usually the…
What Does Work/Life Balance Mean for Freelancers?
We've all heard of work/life balance. Many freelancers try to implement this balance into our lives. Some of us succeed and some of us don’t. Why is that? The crux…
Top 10 Ways To Market Your Freelance Business Online
To make your freelance business successful, you must market your services every day. You have to constantly be marketing if you want to charge rates that make you happy, and…
Freelance Video Production – 7 Top Tips
Freelancing offers great freedom and flexibility, but it can also be a bit daunting at first. There are so many different freelance careers, all presenting different challenges. One great freelance…
Review of WebWave Website Builder for Freelancers
For freelancers, an online presence is key to landing work. The most effective online presence you can have? A freelance website. A freelance website helps clients find you. It offers…
How to Become a Freelance Writer Without a Degree
Do you wish you could start a writing career but you don't have any degree? I have good news for you. You don't have to have a formal degree in…
Best Headphones and Foot Pedals for Scopists and Transcriptionists
When you're a freelance scopist or transcriptionist, you need to be able to clearly hear the files you're listening to. You also need to be able to easily and quickly…
6 Top Tips for Freelancers to Stay Safe Online
After nearly a decade of buildup, the freelance industry is booming. While other industries floundered in the wake of the pandemic, freelancers have thrived. We are in demand more than…
Top Tips for Getting Your Etsy Products Seen and Sold
Etsy is undoubtedly the best marketplace for independent sellers, freelance artists and artisans who want to reach as many customers as possible all around the globe. Although the competition is…
How to Create a Freelancer Profile That Really Stands Out
When you want to attract freelance clients, your freelancer profile needs to be interesting and convincing. You’ll want to showcase your skills, make a good first impression and set yourself…
Attending Your First Conference as a Freelancer: What to Do
Conferences are a great way to meet other freelancers in your field, learn about your freelance industry, and pick up valuable tips for your particular freelance career. But if you're…
How to Become a Freelance Bookkeeper
What would you say if I told you that you can earn $50 per hour by becoming a freelance bookkeeper? If that sounds good to you, you probably want to…
15 Freelance Online Jobs Requiring No Degree or Experience (Carefully Researched)
Did you know there are many freelance online jobs requiring no degree or experience? Many, or perhaps most, people think that in order to freelance online you must have a…
How to Do Freelance Video Production on a Budget
Are you pondering starting a freelance career in video production? Consider these facts by Omnicore Agency. As of March 2022, YouTube has a whopping 2.6 billion active users, with an…
How to Find the Best Freelance Translation Jobs from Home
Interested in becoming a freelance translator? Now is the right time. Translation is an ever-expanding market. Verified Market Research states that the translation industry’s market value will grow to around…
How Freelancers Can Set Up an Ergonomic Home Office
When you work for yourself as a freelancer, you have the opportunity to set up a comfortable and ergonomic workspace in your home. The main aim of an ergonomic workspace…
11 Freelancing Challenges and Solutions
Recent days have seen the number of people seeking freelancing jobs increase tremendously. Many people seeking freelancing visualize a free life where they can make decisions autonomously without having a…
How to Become an Entrepreneur Without a Degree
6 Lessons I Learned from My First Year of Freelancing
Celebrate! I just passed my first year freelancing full-time. Freelancing has been a big change for me and I like to think that it was a positive one. Those around…
9 Key Reasons Freelancers Should Guest Post
Blogging is a powerful tool for freelance business success. Head over to any freelancer’s website, and you'll probably notice a link to its blog section on its navigation menu bar.…
Leaving Your 9-5 Job to Start Freelancing – 3 Problems and Solutions
When the pandemic hit, lots of people lost their jobs. Others were forced to make the shift from working in the office to working remotely. This led to a significant…
6 Ways a Blog Can Help Your Freelance Business Grow
No matter what your freelance business is, a blog can be the boost you need to take your success to the next level. Being a freelancer is difficult. There’s competition…
5 Money Tips for Freelancers
Money is the main reason most of us work, let’s face it. We all know that the money we earn from our work is extremely important, but a lot of…
5 SEO Tips for Your Freelance Blog to Rank on Google
When you’re a freelancer, you should definitely have your own freelance website/blog. After you create your freelance site, you don’t want your email signature to be the only place people…
Every Freelancer Needs a Website and Here’s Why
One of the biggest challenges that every freelancer has to face is to how to reach potential freelance clients. It’s especially hard at the beginning of your freelance path and…
How to Start a Freelance Side Hustle While Working Full Time
Do you have a full-time job but want to earn more income? A freelance side hustle is an excellent way to earn money on the side. Lots of people have…
Top 5 Skills Every Freelancer Must Have to Succeed
Freelancing is the process by which one helps a variety of different companies handle certain tasks. Most people use their freelance skills working at home while some choose to become…
How Much Freelancers Should Charge
For many freelancers, working out what to charge clients can be a massive pain. It’s a total minefield, not made any easier by the fact that talking about money isn’t…
How to Start a Mom Blog and Make Money
Blogging can be a great way to earn some money while staying at home and taking care of the household as well as raising kids. Many creative moms find joy…
How to Start Freelancing – The Basics
When you're interested in how to start freelancing, it's hard to know where to begin. You want to not only start freelancing but get started on the right path so…
How Freelancers Can Avoid Digital Eye Strain
As a freelancer, you likely spend most of your time staring at a computer screen. Unfortunately, too much screen time can lead to something called digital eye strain. Also known…
Why Are More and More Companies Outsourcing to Freelancers?
The number of businesses outsourcing to freelancers is increasing, which is fortunate because this means more work for more freelancers. Here's some detailed insight into why more and more companies…
9 Very Valuable Mental Health Tips for Freelancers
For years now being self-employed has been one of the fastest-growing trends in the world. Given all its benefits, no wonder more and more people are deciding to take the…
How to Become a Technical Writer in 4 Simple Steps
Do you have a flair for communicating complex or technical information in a way that’s simple and easy to understand? Then a freelance career in technical writing might just be…
Freelancer Q&A – What’s it like to be a female freelance sportswriter?
From time to time I interview freelancers to give you some insight on different types of freelance careers and freelance lives. Recently I met online a woman who’s just starting…
Is Online Teaching a Good Fit for You?
How does the freedom to work from anywhere in the world, the ability to set your own hours, and the fulfillment of making a real difference to someone's else life…
Why Everything You Thought You Knew About Niching Down is Wrong
It seems like every other piece of marketing advice for freelancers these days is telling you to niche down. But you enjoy the variety in your work; it is, after…
16 Criteria to Choose a WordPress Theme for Your Freelance Blog
If you’re a freelancer, you should have a blog or a website. A freelance blog or website is the perfect space for you to let people know about you and…
9 Top Flexible Side Hustles for the Stay-at-Home Parent
Are you a stay-at-home mom or dad who needs to make some extra money? I have good news for you. There are many ways stay-at-home parents can make extra money…
4 Ways to Grow Your Freelance Writing Business
Becoming a freelance writer takes more than just talent. While writing talent is at the core of any writing business, a freelance writer needs to take extra steps to set…
Do You Blame Your Blogging Problems on Someone Else?
I spoke to someone a few moments ago who intended to blame their blogging failures on someone else or something else. Every seeming blogging problem appeared to be things, people…
Top 5 Places to Find Your Ideal Virtual Assistant Clients
The rise in popularity of remote work in recent years means that businesses are now more comfortable hiring an assistant that they haven’t met in person. Research has shown that…
Is Freelancing a Good Fit for You? 22 Questions to Ask Yourself
Is freelancing a good fit for you? Well, that depends. We’re all different people. We all have different skills, talents, interests and levels of education. We have a wide variety…
Freelance Writer & Mom Elna Cain Talks Work/Life Balance
Elna Cain, a successful freelance writer and mother of twins, also manages to have time to work on her three blogs - Elna Cain, Freelancer FAQs and Twins Mommy. She…
How to Choose a Blog Niche That’s Right for You
If you are deciding to start a blog, one of the first decisions you need to make is what you are going to blog about. It’s important that you pick…
How to Become an ESL Teacher Online or Abroad
Wondering how to become an ESL teacher? Teaching English as a second language (ESL) is an excellent way to earn money as a freelancer. You can work in person at…
5 Secret Keys to Starting Your Own Business
Are you thinking of setting out on your own and starting your own business? Entrepreneurship can be a freeing experience, but it doesn’t come without risk. Whether you are looking…
6 Reasons You Should Spend Time in Nature
Freelancers have a lot more freedom and flexibility than people who are employees of a company. When you freelance, you get to work the hours that are best for you…
10 Things to Do When Freelance Work is Slow
Freelancing is a great way to work and a great way to live. However, it also can be a feast or famine way of life. Either you’ve got too much…
How to Make Passive Income by Renting Out What You Own
Have you heard of people making passive income but think there’s no way you could actually do it yourself? Think again. There are lots of ways to make passive income.…
What is passive income? You’ll find out here.
What is passive income? That's a really good question! A lot of people are wondering the same thing. Passive income is an increasingly popular way for people to make money.…
7 Ways to Build Confidence as a Freelancer
Do you feel like you have enough confidence? When you work for yourself, you definitely need to have self-confidence. However, for many of us, feeling confident is not that easy.…
11 Reasons to Travel When You Freelance Online
Do you freelance online? If so, now that the world is reopening, you might want to consider working and traveling. There are lots of traveling freelancers in the world who…
22 Multiple Streams of Income Ideas to Create Financial Security
Looking for multiple streams of income ideas? That’s a really smart thing to do. Multiple streams of income give you layers of financial security that you can’t get any other…
8 Ways to Believe in Yourself When You Work for Yourself
Believing in yourself can be a struggle for anyone. When you work for yourself, that struggle is often intensified. As a self-employed person, you don’t have a boss or coworkers…
Unite Against PRO Act & Save Your Freelance Life
Americans have been freelancing for hundreds of years. More and more all the time are starting to enjoy the freedom, the income and the lifestyle that freelancing can give you.…
14 Motivation Tips for Working When You Don’t Want To
More and more people are working for themselves as freelancers and entrepreneurs, running their own small businesses. Most enjoy working for themselves much more than they liked working for someone…
How to Become a Blogger and Make Money Blogging
It’s not difficult to learn how to become a blogger. It doesn’t even take that much time. Lots of people blog as a hobby, just for fun. Many more people…
How to Create Multiple Streams of Income by Freelancing
It's always a good idea to have money coming into your life from more than one place. This is more true now than ever before. More and more people are…
How to Start Freelance Blogging on WordPress
Are you a freelancer who works online? If you answered yes to this question, then you should have a freelance blog. Freelance blogging will give you visibility and opportunities like…
How to Start a Blog on SiteGround – 4 Easy Steps
Are you a freelancer? If so, you should definitely start a blog. A blog is the perfect way to get your name out there as a freelancer. When you have…
How to Create an Invoice for Your Freelance Work
The transition from a regular job into freelancing is undoubtedly on the rise. Creating and sending invoices tend to go hand in hand with freelancing. When the end-game is receipt…
How the Stock Market Can Add to Your Freelance Income
Written by: Guest Author/Investor Stock trading is one of the best ways in the world to earn extra income, in my opinion. I love investing in the stock market. I’ve…
How to Become a Medical Biller and Work Where You Want
The medical industry is big business in the United States. Medical billers are people who help keep hospitals, doctors’ offices, nursing homes and other medical businesses running by billing insurance…
How WP Rocket Immediately Sped Up My Website
Are you wondering how to speed up your website? I was wondering the same thing earlier this year before I fortunately discovered the WP Rocket caching plugin. By simply installing…
SiteGround Review – Why I Switched to SiteGround Hosting
(UPDATED JANUARY 27, 2021) When I launched World of Freelancers a few years ago, things were a lot different. I don’t mean things were a lot different in the world…
11 Blogging Tips from My 11 Years of Blogging
There are so many great reasons for starting a blog. Some people begin to blog just for fun. Other people blog to earn money. As freelancing becomes increasingly popular, more…
8 Tips for Freelancing as a Content Writer
Have you ever thought of becoming a freelance content writer? Content writing is a very popular way to earn freelance income. It can pay pretty decent money, and it’s also…
12 Writing Tips for Freelance Writers
Freelance writing can be a very rewarding job, as it is an amazing outlet for creative energy. However, it is not always easy to get the ball rolling. This is…
Transcribe Anywhere Legal Transcription Training
When you're interested in becoming a legal transcriptionist, it's important to find the legal transcription training that's the best fit for you. Transcribe Anywhere is one of only two accredited…
18 Awesome Etsy Products for Freelancers
Etsy shops are great places to buy all kinds of handmade products for just about everyone, including freelancers. The people who make and sell these Etsy products are freelancers, entrepreneurs…
How to Get Into Voice Acting
Voice acting can be a great way to earn money as a freelancer. It sounds like it would be easy, but voice acting is not something you can just start…
33 Reasons Now is the Time to Start Freelancing
"There’s no time like the present." The old adage is always true, and now even more so. There’s no time like the present to start earning money freelancing. Freelancers earn…
Top 12 Places Transcriptionists Get Transcription Jobs
Freelance transcription jobs are an excellent way to earn money from home for a lot of people. Once you’ve learned how to transcribe, you’ll come upon tons of transcription companies…
How to Become a Translator Without a Degree
Interested in becoming a freelance translator but you don't have a degree? I have good news for you! You don't need a degree in order to earn money as a…
How to Become an Online Tutor & Work Anywhere
Tutoring is a really popular freelance career. Students young and old from around the world hire tutors in a huge variety of subjects. If you have skills in something people…
11 Best Side Hustles That Anyone Can Do
A side hustle is an excellent way to earn extra money. Also called side gig, a side hustle is a part-time job that some people have in addition to their…
Wondering What Side Hustle Means? Find Out Here.
Wondering what side hustle means? The term side hustle has been around since about 1950 and is increasingly popular today, especially with more and more people freelancing and working at…
Freelance Transcription | How to Get Started
Interested in becoming one of the many people around the world earning money as freelance transcriptionists? Read on! There is a lot of talk on the internet about the field…
How to Live the Freelance Digital Nomad Lifestyle
The freelance digital nomad lifestyle is a bit of a mystery to almost everyone. Most people haven’t even heard of digital nomads. Those who have heard of the people who…
11 Free Online Courses and Ebooks for Freelancing
There’s no such thing as knowing too much when you're a freelancer. Learning can be expensive, though, and who has money now? Fortunately, learning online can actually be quite economical…
Step-by-Step Guide to Freelance Writing Success – Book Review
As more and more people in the world turn to freelancing, many are wondering how to start freelance writing in order to help pay the bills. Veteran freelance writers Carol…
Learn How to Freelance with Work at Home School
(UPDATED 7/24/20) Have you discovered that you enjoy working at home? If so, you may wish you could continue to work at home permanently. Or maybe you wish you could…
Freelance Training – 9 Free Online Courses
(UPDATED 12/23/20) Money may be in short supply for you right now, like it is for so many millions of people. You might be having a hard time finding a…
Remote Work Summit 2020 – Improve Your Work-at-Home Life
Working remotely from home certainly has become popular, hasn’t it? Even before our crisis required most of us to work from home, millions of freelancers worldwide were doing so anyway.…
Worldwide Coronavirus Financial Assistance for Freelancers
Freelancers and other self-employed workers around the world are rarely offered any type of compensation when hard times hit. This is one of the major downsides to working for yourself.…
6 Creative Jobs to Earn Money Online
If you've always dreamed of using your creativity to earn money, now is the time. The world is in flux. Major changes are being made everywhere in all facets of…
Coronavirus Memes & More for Working at Home
Along with tragedy there can be comedy. COVID-19 is not funny at all, to say the least. Fortunately, some people have nevertheless created some pretty humorous coronavirus content. Some of…
55 Work-at-Home Jobs to Start Now
Have you been laid off due to this situation we’re all in here? Job layoffs are unfortunately one of the many negative side effects of our pandemic. It’s unsettling to…
8 Work at Home Tips – COVID-19 Crisis
Are you having to work from home because of our COVID-19 crisis? Your answer is probably yes. While some people, such as freelancers, want to work at home and do…
11 Freelance Trends from Freelance Income Report 2020
The number of freelancers is growing all over the world. Why? The world is always changing, and a lot of people are discovering that freelancing is the best way to…
12 Tips to Communicate Effectively with Your Freelance Clients
When you’re a freelancer, your clients are one of the most important things in the world. You want to make them happy so that they’ll give you repeat business, excellent…
Where to Find Freelancers Online
Most of the posts here on World of Freelancers are written for freelancers. These posts contain advice, information and ideas about many different aspects of working for yourself. This post…
Gifts for Freelancers Who Travel and Work
Good gifts for freelancers who travel and work can be hard to find. When you travel and work as a freelancer, especially if you’re traveling long term, you really can’t…
Gift Guide for Scopists 2022
If you're one of the few people in the world who knows what a scopist is, you'll probably be super surprised to hear that you can actually buy special scopist…
Top 3 Headphones for Court Reporters
When you're a court reporter, owning the right equipment - the best steno machine, software, computer and the best headphones for court reporters - is one of the important keys…
19 Freelance Statistics from Freelancing in America 2019
What's it like to freelance in America? More and more Americans are freelancing, just like people all around the globe. While freelancing is becoming more common, most people don't how…
Exactly How to Use TextExpander – For Freelancers
(UPDATED AUGUST 1, 2020) Saving time and effort is one of the best ways to increase productivity. An increase in productivity is one of the most effective ways to increase…
What is a Virtual Assistant?
What is a virtual assistant? A career as a virtual assistant is one of the best ways to freelance in the world. It's estimated that there are anywhere from 5,000…
Canadian Freelancers: Top 3 Job Search Sites in Canada
Canadians are rocking the freelance landscape. As of 2018 there were approximately 2,860,000 Canadian freelancers making up about 15% of the country’s workforce, according to Statistics Canada. A new study…
How to Find Clients as a Freelancer
Finding clients is one of the most challenging aspects of working for yourself. If you’re new to freelancing, it can be very challenging. And daunting. Like most everything, though, getting…
3 Best-Paying Work at Home Jobs for Retirees
Earning money at home is an ideal situation for many people, especially retirees. When you retire, you may need - or just want - to earn some money to supplement…
10 Best Job Search Websites for U.K. Freelancers
The United Kingdom has lots of job opportunities for freelancers and many job search websites on which to find freelance work. Some of these websites are global, meaning they list…
How to Transition into Freelancing from a 9-5 Job
(Updated August 25, 2021) The transition from working at a traditional job to becoming a freelancer is a pretty big shift. Big changes in life are usually hard to make.…
7 Freelancing Pros and Cons for Beginners
Have you found yourself contemplating the freelance life? Are you wondering if the grass is really greener on the other side? It’s true, freelancing has many benefits, especially if you’re…
11 Ways to Stay Focused When You Work at Home
Working at home means you no longer have to cope with the distractions of an office environment. No more ringing phones, loud talking or coworkers interrupting you. A home office…
Are you going to #FREECON this year?
Networking is so important to business success. In-person networking is definitely the most effective way to make business connections, but most freelancers work alone. So how can freelancers network with…
Best Success Books for Entrepreneurs and Freelancers
Books hold a lot of the secrets to success. Entrepreneurs and freelancers are people whose goal is to succeed, so it can help to know what books have the information…
Best Job Search Websites to Find Australia Online Jobs
If you're interested in freelancing for an Australian entity, you'll be glad to know that the country has a lot of options. Several online platforms where you can find freelance…
8 Ways Freelancers Union Helps Freelancers
Have you ever heard of Freelancers Union? It’s the United States’ largest and fast-growing organization representing the country’s millions of independent workers. Based in New York City, Freelancers Union was…
Book Review – Work at Home by Caitlin Pyle
(The paperback edition of Work at Home is being offered for free for a limited time only. You do have to pay for shipping. You can order your free copy…
10 Digital Detox Tips for Freelancers
Digital burnout can happen more quickly and be more extreme for freelancers than other people because many of us spend so much of our time working online. It can also…
How Positivity Can Improve Your Productivity
Do you sometimes have a hard time being productive? I do too. Lots of people struggle with productivity. Fortunately, there are lots of productivity tips out there that can help…
Learn about Working Remotely at Remote Work Summit 2019
(UPDATED APRIL 6, 2020) (Remote Work Summit 2020 is almost here! This year's summit runs from April 14 through April 16, 2020. You can get your free pass right here.…
Freelancer Q&A – What’s It Like To Be a B2B Writer in Israel?
Ayelet Weisz is a 33-year-old freelance writer in Haifa, Israel whom I became friends with when I was also living in Israel and we were both travel blogging. (Her name…
Internet Scoping School – Scopist Training for 2022
(UPDATED OCTOBER 30, 2021) Want to learn how to make money from home as a scopist? The founder of Internet Scoping School, Linda Evenson, will tell you how in this…
How to Be a Virtual Assistant – Fully Booked VA System
(UPDATED MAY 3, 2021) Do you want to know how to be a virtual assistant? You've come to the right place! Freelance virtual assistant (VA) is one of the best…
9 Work-At-Home Podcasts for Work Your Way 2020 Online Conference
(UPDATED 5/27/20) (Work Your Way 2020 has ended, but you can still get the conference's free 90-minute Masterclass for their Work at Home School bundle right here.) The Work Your…
Work at Home Free Online Conference – Work Your Way 2020
(UPDATED MAY 21, 2020) (The Work Your Way 2020 conference has ended, but you can still get the free 90-minute masterclass for the conference's Work at Home School right here.) You're…
10 Tips for Succeeding at Freelancing
All over the world, more and more people are freelancing all the time. Working for yourself is awesome, but it has its challenges too. When you're a freelancer you're the…
15 Work from Home Holiday Gift Ideas
Working at home is one of the best things in the world. If you work at home - or if you know someone who does - you know that it…
All Writing Needs a Proofreader
When October was turning into November this year, I flipped the page on my kitchen wall calendar. One reason I had bought this calendar was because a helpful quote comes…
BeST Scoping Techniques Online Course – Interview with Teacher Judy Rakocinski
Working online sometimes means studying online first in order to learn how to perform your future online job. BeST Scoping Techniques offers an online course in which you can study…
10 Ways to Totally Enjoy Your Freelance Life
(UPDATED 9/16/21) Freelancing is an awesome way to earn a full-time income or earn income on the side. It's not all about the money, though. The freelance life itself is…
What is a Scopist?
Almost no one has heard the word scopist. Spell checks don’t recognize it, autofills think you want to type science, scoop or socialist, and if you mention the word scopist…
Freelancer Q&A – What’s it Like Proofreading on a Boat in Alaska?
Working in a location-independent job can be an ideal way to live. Proofreader Erica Simonson takes it to the next level by working, traveling and living on a boat in…
10 Things Scopists Want Court Reporters to Know
A lot of court reporters turn over a lot of transcripts to scopists. This is a good thing. It gives the court reporters more time to earn more money making…
Freelance Life as a Scopist – What to Expect
Life as a freelancer is a bit of a mystery to most people who are not freelancers. Delving into the unexpected can be scary, and that fear can really put…
10 Things Court Reporters Want Scopists to Know
When you work for yourself, anything can happen. If your clients like your work, they’ll frequently let you know by coming back for more. They might even give you a…
Very Basic Info About Taxes for Freelancers
(UPDATED MARCH 19, 2019) Freelancers have many advantages in work and in life. Unfortunately, one of these advantages is not taxes. As a matter of fact, taxes are probably the…
Intersteno International Keyboarding Championship
(UPDATED MAY 8, 2019) The 2019 Intersteno International Keyboarding Championship is over. However, registration for the 2019 52nd Intersteno Congress is open. This event takes place from July 13 through…
The History of the Scopist
The court reporting profession came into being shortly after the invention of Gregg shorthand in 1888. The scoping profession did not come into being until long after the invention of…
History of the Court Reporter Machine
You have probably seen court reporters using steno machines on TV and in movies. No one except court reporters know how these little machines work, but most don't know their…
How Much Can I Earn as a Scopist?
Before beginning any new career, it is important to have a solid grasp of your earning potential. Freelance scopists are self employed, so their income usually varies quite a bit…