Two years ago, I started doing something that I’d previously shunned. I think it probably goes back to my days of corporate finance when you’d have to spend two hours filling these out and then have an awkward meeting with your boss that really never mattered. It wasn’t until I started following people like Taylor […]
Best Gifts for Writers: 20 Christmas Gifts Every Writer Will LOVE
With the holidays just around the corner, you might be thinking about what sort of gift to get for the writer in your life. If you’ve been stumped or want something beyond the typical stuff you see everywhere else, then you’re in the right place. We’ve compiled a list of the best gifts for writers […]
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 […]
How to Use HARO to get Media Mentions
There’s a tool I love for getting mentions on bigger sites and news outlets. It’s called HARO. It stands for Help a Reporter Out. Created by Peter Shankman, it helps connect reporters with people who can help them with stories. Sort of like outsourcing information. But, in a good way. For the longest time, I […]
What is a Letter of Introduction in Freelance Writing? Here’s Why it Matters
You probably know about sending out cold pitch emails. We’ve written a lot about how most people suck at sending out cold emails — especially pitches. If you don’t want to be one of those people, then you need to read this right now. But there’s actually another way to approach cold emailing that might […]
How to Become a Freelance Writer in 2020
Updated in December 2019 to remain up to date and accurate. To understand how to become a freelance writer, we need to look at a brief history of freelance writing. 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. […]
5 Freelance Writing Job Boards that Don’t Suck
Spend five minutes searching for info about finding freelance writing jobs, and you’re going to get hit with a barrage of conflicting information. Check out UpWork! Ignore UpWork! Avoid freelance writing job boards! No freelance writing job boards are the most amazing thing ever! Work for free! Are you crazy, never work for free! See […]
Freelance Writing Jobs for Beginners: 10 Strategies to Land Your First Job
Here are LR we talk a lot about freelance writing. There’s a good reason why. In most cases, it tends to be the easiest way to get started. We’ve seen people land their first freelance writing job within a week of joining and reading through the freelance writing blueprint. But, some people get stuck. We […]
Freelance Writing Rates: An Easy Framework for Setting Your Freelance 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 […]
10 Questions to Answer Before Choosing a Web Host Service
If there’s one consistent stumbling block that most people setting up a new website hit it’s hosting. We’ve seen this again and again inside the Location Rebel forums. People are ready to get their blog up and running. They’ve got a good idea about the topic, who they want to reach, the products they want […]