From broke biologist to successful scientist
Inside: I won’t deny it: freelancing and being self employed is pretty awesome. But it’s not all roses, cupcakes, and Superman ice cream. Here are some of the disadvantages of being self employed as a freelancer. Last week my parents were in town. Because I’m the most (dis)organized person ever, I’d taken on more…
Inside: Paying freelance income taxes doesn’t have to be as scary as it sounds. Here’s how to prepare for and estimate your tax liability, including whether you’ll owe quarterly taxes or not. I’m a firm believer that earning extra cash can change your life like a gold-toothed fairy godmother. Or Oprah. That works too. Earning…
Inside: You need a PhD to be a freelance content writer, right? Bollocks. Here are my reviews of the top freelance writer courses that’ll teach you everything you need to know. I’ll be making a six-figure salary this year with the help of these courses! I bet by now you’ve heard me harping about the…
Inside: Starting out as a freelance writer can be scary, especially if you’ve never done anything like it before. Here is how much I made in my first year! Have you ever done something that scared you so much you had to refrain from peeing your pants and running away to a foreign country?…
It’s my one-year blogging anniversary—hooray! Coincidentally, it’s also my nine-year wedding anniversary, and I suppose that’s just as important. 😉 It’s been a great year and I’ve learned a ton about the business of blogging. I thought I’d take the time this week to give you a behind-the-scenes peek and thank you all…
Inside: Have you ever thought about freelance writing? Here’s my story of how I got started as a freelance writer – right down to my fears and how I overcame them. I’ve never really been a brave person. Once, I was given the task of reciting a poem about flirting in front of my…
