Back when dinosaurs ruled the earth and Sean started Location Rebel the easiest way to get into freelance writing was via something called SEO writing. Basically, it was writing short 300-500 word articles that had a keyword in it for some company that was hoping to rank for that keyword. Hence the name, SEO (search […]
Best Gifts for Travelers: 45 Perfect Holiday Gift Ideas for the Digital Nomad
Here’s the good news: we’ve got more travel stuff within our reach than ever. Gadgets and gear, niche stuff, cool stuff, useless stuff, expensive stuff. You name it. Pick a trend, a topic, a style and you can find endless lists of travel gear for everyone from the solo female traveler to the family of […]
What is Amazon KDP Publishing? (And How to Start)
These days, self-publishing is a legit business. Budding authors all over the world are creating a monthly income through self-publishing books on Amazon. The cool thing is it’s opened a new way of creating income that was barely possible even ten years ago. Want to write your own book and get it published, yup you […]
How to Figure Out Your Freelance Writing Rates
Ever had that experience where the joy of hearing back from a potential client turns to panic? Usually, it’s around this simple question: “What are your rates?” Uggghhhh. For an old hand at freelancing the answer is usually simple. But for newbies or people who are trying to level up income, it can be a […]
Contently Review: A Killer Portfolio Tool for Freelance Writers
I submitted my first draft and immediately got a notification of payment, $375 bucks ready to be cashed out to PayPal. Not bad for 600 words. Welcome to Contently. It took me about a year to get on Contently, but now I’m a total fangirl. I work with quality clients in there who are awesome. […]
7 Freelancing Tips For New Location Rebels
It’s always fun having new members pop up in the LR forums and make their first introductions. Usually, it goes something like this: “Hey, I’m Liz from Boston. I’ve been working in an office job in finance. It’s fine, the pay is ok, but I have so much more I want to do with my […]
I’ve Read Dozens of Business and Self Help Books Here are My Biggest Lessons
In the last few years, I’ve read over 50 business and self help books. Yea, I counted. And no matter what I read, I always try to find some sort of takeaway or lesson. With some books it’s easy, I’ll have full pages highlighted in my Kindle. With others, well not so much. But even […]
How to Send a Cold Pitch Email (And Why Most People are TERRIBLE at it)
It always starts the same. “Dear Editor.” “Hey Admin.” “Hi Location Rebel Editor.” And my personal favorite, “Dear Mr. Sean.” They always end up in the same place too. The trash. Sometimes, if I’m feeling annoyed, I’ll respond to especially egregious pitches in the hopes that a glimmer of awareness will help people realize they […]
Want To Be A B2B Writer? Here’s Everything You Need To Start
There’s a whole world of freelance writing out there, and most people don’t even know it. When I started freelancing I had no idea B2B writing was an option. And now? It’s my biggest source of income. As I’ve been preaching the benefits of B2B writing inside the Location Rebel forums, I realized most people […]
The Best Writing Tools For Becoming a Freelance Writer
Writing is hard. No matter how skilled, no matter how long you’ve been writing, it never gets easy. But, at the same time, it’s one of the most important skills anyone can have. Especially when you’re growing a business and looking for freelance work. And no, being good at writing doesn’t just matter for freelance […]