Lydia Dalem

But on the flip side, being a writer has some big downsides too, most notably when it comes to my health. Nearly all day long, I’m sitting down and simply staring at a screen. As you spend more time on your writing career, you’ll start to notice these downsides becoming prevalent in your own heal

But even with those challenges, sometimes the biggest obstacle you have to overcome is yourself. Speaking from my own freelance writing experience, I know how easy it is to get in your own way without even realizing it. If you want to build a thriving career as a freelance writer, be sure to avoid t

Things like keeping a notebook beside your bed and writing in the dark or getting revenge against your enemy by turning them into a villain in your next novel. There are plenty of thought patterns that set writers apart from non-writers. As you read this list, keep count of how many are true for you

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It may be tempting to use your blog as a place to give advice, but showing readers your personality beyond the tips can endear people to your unique brand and help you land more writing gigs. Here’s how to use personal essays to jumpstart your career. Blog Like It’s Your Favorite Website I

Doubt. Imposter syndrome. Uncertainty. A lack of confidence is one of the biggest obstacles a writer has to face. Whether you’ve been writing for one year or ten, you’ll battle with confidence in your writing skills on well, a pretty regular basis to be honest. But I’ve got some tricks up my sleeve