Kayla Dean, creative brand copywriter and founder of The Literary Co., is a self-made freelance writer who designed her own career after the hunt for a full-time job didn’t meet her expectations. She wasn’t about to let this minor setback stop her. She claimed opportunities and honed essential skills along the way, focusing on the feedback of editors and mentors. Kayla is proof that you don’t need to have “all of the experience” before you…
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Drinking Coffee With Writers: Sarah Johnson, Health & Sustainability Writer
After trying out the 9-5 life—and quickly realizing it wasn’t for her—Sarah Johnson decided to leverage her passion for writing into a career. She kicked off her career by working with friends who turned into her first clients, and then she branched out to various kinds of writing work. Now her niche encompasses entrepreneurship, health, and sustainability. While she still battles imposter syndrome on occasion, Sarah has developed an inspiring mindset for handling client criticism…
Drinking Coffee With Writers: Christina Lyon, Wellness & Digital Marketing Writer
Risk taking and believing in yourself pays off big time, and this week’s featured writer is proof. In this installment of Drinking Coffee with Writers, digital content marketing writer Christina Lyon is dishing out positive vibes and actionable advice. Find out how she landed travel blogging opportunities, leveraged her blog to get her first Upwork clients, and ultimately found her passion in wellness and marketing content. Grab a cup of coffee (or your hot beverage…
Drinking Coffee With Writers: Gabi Bellairs-Lombard, Creative Content Writer
Welcome to another installment of the Drinking Coffee With Writers series! We’re featuring writers from our community who have insight to share on their unique freelance journeys. Today we’re chatting with Gabi Bellairs-Lombard, a creative content writer based in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands in South Africa. Gabi is the founder of Let’s Do This Write, where she offers a variety of creative content services. While she hasn’t quite settled on her niche yet, she’s investigating some options in…
Drinking Coffee With Writers: Kim Spivey, Motherhood & Parenting Writer
Welcome to another installment of the Drinking Coffee With Writers series! We’re featuring writers from our community who have insight to share on their unique freelance journeys. This week we’re chatting with Kim Spivey, a motherhood & parenting writer who mastered her niche and branched out into weddings, home decor, beauty, skincare and more. Kim is the founder of Girl, You Write, where she offers a range of writing and editing services. Kim’s vibrant energy caught my…
Drinking Coffee With Writers: Austen Tosone, Fashion & Beauty Writer
Welcome to another installment of the Drinking Coffee With Writers series! We’re featuring writers from our community who have insight to share on their unique freelance journeys. This week we’re chatting with Austen Tosone, a fashion and beauty writer and the founder of Keep Calm and Chiffon. She carved out her own freelance path after being laid off from full-time jobs at two major magazines. If you’re feeling a bit down this week and need some inspiration…
Drinking Coffee With Writers: Monique Wise, Travel Writer
Welcome to another installment of the Drinking Coffee With Writers series! We’re featuring writers from our community who have insight to share on their unique freelance journeys. This week we spoke to Monique Wise, one of our original community members and savvy affordable travel writer. She creates itineraries and imparts invaluable travel tips on her website, Wanderlust My Way. You might have seen her awesome guide, How to Take Your Photos When Traveling Solo. Here’s what Monique has to say about growing…
Drinking Coffee With Writers: Marina Girgis, Travel Writer
Meet Marina Girgis, Travel Writer & Founder of Livin’ Vivaciously! Living up to her site’s name in a big way, she brings a vivacious energy to everything she does. Learn more about her freelance writing journey.