Sara Robinson

Sara Robinson, MA has worked as a Mental Skills Coach for athletes for the last 10 years and used her education and experience to step into the world of freelance writing and blogging. She is the author of Choose You: A Guided Self-Care Journal (November, 2018, Adams Media) and Self-Care for Moms (April, 2019, Adams Media).

In addition to writing for the Contena blog, Sara is the Content Manager for the Contena Community where she oversees the team of talented writers who bring you content every week. Sara is a mom of two, works mostly from home (well, from Starbucks if she’s being honest), and is passionate about helping others realize that freelance writing is a viable career option. When she’s not busy juggling work from several different jobs, she can be found cleaning up messes while listening to audio books or dancing (at home, in the car, or at a U-Jam class).

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If you're a freelance writer thinking about using a pseudonym or pen name, here's the guide you need. Learn how to write under a pseudonym and do it well.

The Freelancer’s Guide to Writing Under a Pseudonym

As Shakespeare asked: “What’s in a name?” Well, to be honest: A LOT! Your name is who you are. As …

Sara Robinson

Blog September 25, 2018 • 9 min read

How to Start Freelance Writing (Again)

When it comes to working, being a part-time freelance writer is really great. Working “part-time as a freelance writer” may …

Sara Robinson

Blog September 11, 2018 • 8 min read

Wondering about working full-time vs. freelance? We cover pros and cons of working full-time and freelance writing to help you decide which is best for you.

Full-Time Job vs. Freelancing: The Pros and Cons

To freelance or not to freelance, that is the question. While you might assume we’d quickly say “Freelance. Yes- you …

Sara Robinson

Blog August 7, 2018 • 13 min read

Are you wondering about the cost to become a freelance writer? We break down what it will cost to start as a freelancer-- it might be less than you think!

How Much Does it Cost to Become a Freelance Writer?

Are you thinking about becoming a freelance writer? Or maybe just dipping your toe into the pool to see if …

Sara Robinson

Blog July 26, 2018 • 11 min read

Are you a freelance writer and wondering if you should also have a blog? Here's why it could make sense, why you might not need one, and how to blog well.

Should Freelance Writers Have a Blog?

Are you wondering if you should have a blog as a freelance writer? I don’t mean a writer’s portfolio where …

Sara Robinson

Blog July 5, 2018 • 11 min read

How to Balance Freelancing with a Full-Time Job

So, you want to be a freelance writer. But you also have a full-time job. That’s awesome. But, it also …

Sara Robinson

Blog July 3, 2018 • 10 min read

Generally, being a freelancer is awesome, but sometimes it can be lonely. Here are 9 strategies to deal with freelancer loneliness.

9 Ways to Deal with Loneliness as a Freelance Writer

So, listen. We generally like to be upbeat about being a freelance writer. We want to encourage you, give you …

Sara Robinson

Blog June 14, 2018 • 9 min read

Learn how to grow your freelance business by writing locally. Your local community has great leads for freelance writers.

How to Grow Your Freelance Writing Biz Locally

One of the great things about freelance writing is that much of our work is remote. We don’t need to …

Sara Robinson

Blog June 7, 2018 • 10 min read

We gathered advice from professional freelance writers to share their best tips for how to be successful at freelance writing.

Insider Tips for Successful Freelancing

If you’ve read the Contena blog before, you know that we have LOTS of positive things to say about being …

Sara Robinson

Blog May 29, 2018 • 8 min read