Trudy Rankin

Trudy Rankin

Sep
19
Working smarter doesn’t have to be hard, if you know how

Working smarter doesn’t have to be hard, if you know how

This week’s post is all about how to keep your SOPs fresh, fast, and actually useful. You’ll get
3 min read
Sep
17
Woman reading a book by a lake at sunset.  Title says “Remember this one time saving tip”.

The One Thing Most Freelancers Forget When it Comes to Saving Time

Especially when it comes to time savers like SOPs. Not sure what an SOPs is? Keep reading, it might just change your life.
9 min read
Sep
01
Woman sitting on a sandy beach at sunset, having some quiet time.  how to free up your time

The Lazy Writer’s Guide to Getting More Done in Less Time

So you can have time back for yourself
5 min read
Aug
22
One Interview, Many Paychecks

One Interview, Many Paychecks

If you’ve ever wondered how pro writers squeeze maximum mileage out of a single interview, this issue’s for
3 min read
Aug
18
Gold bars multiplying into more gold bars and coins as an analogy for a writer turning their interviews into multiple ways of creating new, paid content

From Interview to Everywhere: 5 Tips for How to Ask Content-Rich Questions That Work for Video, Social, and Articles

If you find this helpful, share it with another freelance writer who could use smarter strategies to repurpose their work.
7 min read
Aug
08
Woman in green shirt looking nervous about getting started using video to find freelance writing clients

Why Freelance Writers Need Video to Land Higher‑Paying Clients, Even if You’re Camera Shy

Find out how one 45‑second TikTok video landed copywriter Jamie Brindle a calendar full of clients, plus other examples of writers using video to land clients.
8 min read
Jul
25
Are You Ready to Turn Your Old Writing into Gold?

Are You Ready to Turn Your Old Writing into Gold?

Got a backlog of old writing collecting digital dust? Or maybe your idea well’s running a bit dry? This
3 min read
Jul
24
How to Audit and Update Your Old Writing

How to Audit and Update Your Old Writing

Is your old writing gathering digital (or real) dust? Don't let it go to waste. Here's how to rescue that potential pot of gold.
5 min read
Jul
11
When it Feels Like There's Nothing More to Say

When it Feels Like There's Nothing More to Say

Ever feel like you’ve said it all before? And now you have nothing fresh or original left to offer?
2 min read
Jul
10
The Fix for “I Have Nothing New to Say” Syndrome

The Fix for “I Have Nothing New to Say” Syndrome

Ever stare at a blinking cursor and think, “I’ve already written about everything I know”? That “nothing new to
7 min read