Lifestyle

The freelancer lifestyle is amazing – working from home, flexibility with your time, and benefits to your health and well-being. Check out these posts that highlight why being a freelancer is an amazing choice.

Does Contena help you find work? Kenzie Bradshaw says yes, sharing freelancing tips and how Contena helped her jumpstart her freelance writing career.

Contena Success Story: Kenzie Bradshaw

Meet Contena Superstar Kenzie Bradshaw, a 20-something who has been growing her business as a freelance writer since 2017. Before …

Sara Robinson
Blog February 13, 2018   •   8 min read

Is freelance writing for me? Check out the potential reasons why freelance writing might not be for you, and what you can do about it to start your career.

Are You Ready for a Freelancing Career?

Is freelance writing worth it? Is freelance writing a good career? Is freelance writing for me? Have you asked yourself …

Sara Robinson
Blog January 30, 2018   •   13 min read

Being a freelance writer is a unique career and brings up thoughts that other freelancers will "get." Can you relate to any of these freelancer thoughts?

“Whoops, I didn’t get dressed again today” and Other Secret Thoughts from the Mind of a Freelancer

Being a freelance writer is something that not everyone understands. The phrase “Takes one to know one” (which apparently has …

Sara Robinson
Blog January 23, 2018   •   6 min read

Is a coworking space for freelancers right for you? We share why a coworking space may be the answer to "Where to work as a freelance writer?"

Is a Coworking Space Right For You?

Have you heard about coworking spaces for freelancers? If you haven’t, be prepared to be amazed (hopefully I’m not hyping …

Sara Robinson
Blog January 16, 2018   •   8 min read

Working remotely means you can work from anywhere, but having an at-home workstation is important too. 7 ideas to consider with your work-from-home setup.

How to Set Up Your Workstation for Freelance Success

Where do you work from? As a freelancer, our work can often be done anywhere. We’re location independent. Sometimes I …

Sara Robinson
Blog January 4, 2018   •   13 min read

Looking to improve your writing? Then this is what you should be reading. Check out this list of the best books for freelancers.

The BEST Books for Freelancers

Reading has innumerable benefits. This is especially true for writers. “Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the …

Leila Mooney
Blog December 28, 2017   •   13 min read

Freelance writers have more to worry about than their writing. Staying healthy as a freelancer is so important. Here are 5 tips you need to stay healthy.

Staying Healthy as a Freelancer

Finding work and pitching topics. Research. Planning and scheduling. Typing away. A freelance writer’s work is never DONE. There is …

Ashlyn Owings
Blog December 21, 2017   •   9 min read

Freelancers need to workout too, and sometimes it's hard to leave the house. Check out these two at-home workouts that don't require much equipment.

The Freelancer’s At-Home Workout

Oh no!  Not another article telling me I need to exercise! Yes, I know! You already know that you need …

Jason Owings
Blog December 14, 2017   •   10 min read

Check out this holiday survival guide to help you enjoy the holidays as a freelancer. It's important to manage your workload AND relax. Here's how.

How to Survive the Holidays as a Freelancer

The holidays can be an amazing time where you get to attend get-togethers, eat (more) delicious food, and in theory, …

Sara Robinson
Blog December 12, 2017   •   11 min read