Glynis Ratcliffe

Glynis Ratcliffe is a Canadian freelance writer with bylines at The Washington Post, Chatelaine, Today’s Parent, and Opera Canada, as well as a copywriter and content marketing writer for clients in a wide range of industries. She specializes in energy efficiency, small business solutions, and cannabis.

 

When she’s not writing, Glynis can be found singing, running after her two young kids, or knee-deep in scientific studies on the brain. Because she’s nerdy like that.

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If you've lost your freelance motivation, you're not alone. Check out these 5 strategies to find more motivation as a freelance writer.

How to Stay Motivated as a Freelance Writer

I’ve been freelancing for more than four years, and the number one word other freelancers use when they refer to …

Glynis Ratcliffe
Blog March 20, 2019   •   8 min read

As a freelance writer, should you ever write for free? Yes, there are times where you might write without getting paid! Check out when and why you'd write for free.

Should You Ever Write For Free?

When you’re trying to eke out a living as a freelancer, the words “no pay” are likely to make you …

Glynis Ratcliffe
Blog January 9, 2019   •   7 min read

Check out these 11 podcasts for freelance writers. You'll learn business tips, writing advice, productivity hacks, and more from the podcasts on this list.

11 Podcasts Every Freelancer Should Be Listening To

A long time ago, in a galaxy far away–okay, it was really just the 90s–the only business-related self-improvement or personal …

Glynis Ratcliffe
Blog October 25, 2018   •   7 min read

A letter of introduction (LOI) is a way to get your foot in the door as a freelance writer. Check out 7 tips to create an LOI that gets responses.

Letter of Introduction (LOI): Everything You Need to Know

Unless all of your freelance gigs have miraculously fallen into your lap (and I’m seriously jealous if that’s the case), …

Glynis Ratcliffe
Blog September 27, 2018   •   7 min read

Need topic inspiration when writing for long-term clients? Here are 5 strategies to help you to tackle the same topic again and again (and again).

5 Strategies to Find Topic Inspiration for Long-Term Clients

If you were to admit your worst nightmare as a writer, what would it be? If the answer is “running …

Glynis Ratcliffe
Blog August 21, 2018   •   8 min read

Wondering how to be a writer in Canada? Here are 6 tips to kick off your career and master freelance writing as a Canadian.

How To Master Freelance Writing As a Canadian

Hi, I’m Glynis and I’m a recovering-opera-singer-turned-freelance-writer. Yup, you read that right. The singing life is a difficult one to …

Glynis Ratcliffe
Blog July 19, 2018   •   7 min read