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g)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="35a7">The English language defines ethics as a set of rules of behaviours based on ideas about what is morally good and bad.</p><p id="c9b9">What does this have to do with freelance writing? Plenty.</p><h2 id="0350">RULE FOUR: Show me the money!</h2><div id="c955" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/rule-number-four-show-me-the-money-9b8377f64506"> <div> <div> <h2>Rule Number Four: Show Me The Money</h2> <div><h3>A 12-part series to help WAHM smash their goals and achieve their dreams!</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*xiOCasa91VhdCidefoCzpg.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="1df4">We all love seeing our bank accounts grow, right?</p><p id="43d1">As freelance writers we need to ensure we have the right tools to provide quotes and invoices, as well as track our income and expenses!</p><h2 id="7a25">RULE FIVE: Keep your knowledge up to date.</h2><div id="8b2a" class="link-block"> <a href="https://r-m-writing.medium.com/rule-number-five-never-stop-learning-4d7338f7d179"> <div> <div> <h2>Rule Number Five: Never Stop Learning</h2> <div><h3>A 12-part series to help WAHM smash their goals and achieve their dreams!</h3></div> <div><p>r-m-writing.medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*Pclzn5TmGdproSk7uXWJyQ.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="ac08">Just like with any job, continuous learning is a MUST. You need to stay up to date with the latest trends and skills.</p><h2 id="419d">RULE SIX: Balance is everything.</h2><div id="7157" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/rule-number-six-balance-is-everything-738161a4019"> <div> <div> <h2>Rule Number Six: Balance Is Everything</h2> <div><h3>A 12-part series to help WAHM smash their goals and achieve their dreams!</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*ec243ndojrROvmEC5Btz3w.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="9fe5">As a WAHM/WAHD balance is VITAL to ensuring our mental and physical well-being, as well as those around us!</p><p id="b496">We all know balance is essential, but HOW do we do this?</p><h2 id="ef52">RULE SEVEN: Contracts are your friend.</h2><div id="6eb4" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/rule-number-seven-contracts-are-your-friend-e885a12529e4"> <div> <div> <h2>Rule Number Seven: Contracts Are Your Friend</h2> <div><h3>A 12-part series to help WAHM smash their goals and achieve their dreams!</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*bZYvNzRYQ_pdah5YvSCesQ.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="01a4">Simple. Contracts protect you and they protect your client. They are your friend and an essential business tool.</p><h2 id="6193">RULE EIGHT: Learn SEO.</h2><div id="6bd9" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/rule-number-eight-dont-be-afraid-of-the-big-bad-seo-2c7fc0f4ba0f"> <div> <div> <h2>Rule Number Eight: Don’t Be Afraid Of The Big Bad SEO</h2> <div><h3>A 12-part series to help WAHM smash their goals and achieve their dreams!</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*At_PtrBSxIkl7lrirfKjHw.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="f13b">This is a little controversial.</p><p id="e2b6">Some bloggers/freelancers don’t pay attention to SEO. They believe simply by writing great content that appeals to your target audience they will attract numbers.</p><p id="f185">Others believe that you have to abide by the algorithms of SEO.</p><p id="4080">I believe it is a little of both!</p><h2 id="0cf0">RULE NINE: Understand your client.</h2><div id="283b" class=

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"link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/rule-number-nine-get-to-know-your-client-4ea883ecc93b"> <div> <div> <h2>Rule Number Nine: Get To Know Your Client</h2> <div><h3>A 12-part series to help WAHM smash their goals and achieve their dreams!</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*UQB1jKeopylCUyQ1DztLnw.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="4a18">How can you write great content that your client will love if you do not know them?</p><p id="9e4b">You must understand the wants and needs of your client and their target audience to create the best content for them.</p><h2 id="b47d">RULE TEN: Understand your own goals as a freelancer and WAHM.</h2><div id="004a" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/rule-number-ten-goal-setting-fce28b9ec43e"> <div> <div> <h2>Rule Number Ten: Goal Setting</h2> <div><h3>A 12-part series to help WAHM smash their goals and achieve their dreams!</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*9wh7Rd_tSAThiew0aO_YbA.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="a0a5">Why do you WANT to be a freelance writer?</p><p id="b2e0">WHAT is your WHY?</p><p id="def9">What are your short-term and long-term goals?</p><h2 id="c4ce">RULE ELEVEN: Set boundaries.</h2><div id="8ce4" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/rule-number-eleven-set-boundaries-and-stick-to-them-74892ceba73"> <div> <div> <h2>Rule Number Eleven: Set Boundaries And Stick To Them</h2> <div><h3>A 12-part series to help WAHM smash their goals and achieve their dreams!</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*qqr8VDZHorrl5ophnLwRSQ.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="ff53">Why do you need boundaries in your freelance writing business?</p><p id="8cad">What boundaries should you be setting?</p><h2 id="9804">RULE TWELVE: Be proud of what you do.</h2><div id="78c1" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/rule-number-twelve-this-is-the-most-important-one-98eda37a5a0d"> <div> <div> <h2>Rule Number Twelve: This Is The Most Important One</h2> <div><h3>A 12-part series to help WAHM smash their goals and achieve their dreams!</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*mjVgha2hhfgg6_vma_Y5sQ.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="2893">This is a biggie! BE PROUD. Being a WAHM is not easy. It takes dedication, determination and patience.</p><p id="01fd">Follow on over the next 12 days as we explore “The 12 Rules of Freelance Writing” in depth.</p><p id="10c0">Are there any rules you believe freelance writers should know? Share it in the comments below!</p><figure id="60bf"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*h9dPuo9QZI2uwbsoedvWjg.png"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p id="7917"><b>Rachel Maree</b> is a writer, mum and registered nurse. Bringing you the real truth to parenting, nursing and writing (even when it is downright ugly). You can learn more or <b>hire her</b> to write amazing content for you — <a href="https://www.rmwriting.com.au">Rachel Maree.</a></p><p id="e91c"><b>To grab your free essential eBook “Best Tips To Create Compelling Content” <a href="https://courses.rmwriting.com.au/medium-sign-ups-1">sign up here.</a></b></p><p id="1cf8"><i>PS: Get my Medium posts straight into your inbox by <a href="https://r-m-writing.medium.com/subscribe">signing up here</a>!</i></p><p id="8836"><i>If you want to make sure you NEVER miss a great Medium story (by me or the other amazing writers here)<a href="https://medium.com/@r-m-writing/membership"> <b>sign up here</b></a><b>. </b>It’s $5 a month, and gives you unlimited access to Medium. Or you could tell your own stories on here and create a nice little side hustle 🤑, think of that extra money!</i></p><p id="431c"><i>Full disclosure, when you sign up using this link I get a small kick-back from Medium.</i></p></article></body>

Freelance Writing As A Work-At-Home-Mum

The 12 Rules Of Freelance Writing as a Work-From-Home-Mum

A 12-part series to help WAHM smash their goals and achieve their dreams!

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The “12 Rules of Freelance Writing as a Work-From-Home-Mum” is a series of stories I will be publishing. One per day for 12 days to set out the “rules” of freelance writing with a WAHM focus.

These are not rules you have to abide by, but they are a great guide to help you on your way to a successful freelance writing business. All whilst juggling parenting too!

Why 12 rules of freelance writing?

They are tidbits to help guide you on your journey to being a freelance writer. They aim to improve your freelance writing business whilst juggling parenthood.

Most importantly, each post of this series it to let you know that YOU CAN DO THIS!

I am a working mum, a freelance writer, a blogger, I have several novels on the go, 2 more websites/businesses in the works and still have time for my family.

If I can do this, you can too.

WE CAN DO THIS.

I have got you. Together we will thrive. Together we will achieve our dreams!

Quick outline of the 12 rules:

** I will add the links to each of the rules as they go live. The following is just a snapshot of what they are.**

RULE ONE: Time management and organisation.

This is the million dollar ticket! How to manage your time.

As a WAHM it is difficult to balance your schedule. There is no easy answer. It is not a case of one glove fits all. You need to find the processes and tools that work for you!

RULE TWO: Develop your portfolio.

As a freelance writer you NEED a portfolio. It is an essential marketing tool and one that showcases your skills as a writer.

When you are first starting out how do you build a portfolio?

RULE THREE: Maintain your ethics.

The English language defines ethics as a set of rules of behaviours based on ideas about what is morally good and bad.

What does this have to do with freelance writing? Plenty.

RULE FOUR: Show me the money!

We all love seeing our bank accounts grow, right?

As freelance writers we need to ensure we have the right tools to provide quotes and invoices, as well as track our income and expenses!

RULE FIVE: Keep your knowledge up to date.

Just like with any job, continuous learning is a MUST. You need to stay up to date with the latest trends and skills.

RULE SIX: Balance is everything.

As a WAHM/WAHD balance is VITAL to ensuring our mental and physical well-being, as well as those around us!

We all know balance is essential, but HOW do we do this?

RULE SEVEN: Contracts are your friend.

Simple. Contracts protect you and they protect your client. They are your friend and an essential business tool.

RULE EIGHT: Learn SEO.

This is a little controversial.

Some bloggers/freelancers don’t pay attention to SEO. They believe simply by writing great content that appeals to your target audience they will attract numbers.

Others believe that you have to abide by the algorithms of SEO.

I believe it is a little of both!

RULE NINE: Understand your client.

How can you write great content that your client will love if you do not know them?

You must understand the wants and needs of your client and their target audience to create the best content for them.

RULE TEN: Understand your own goals as a freelancer and WAHM.

Why do you WANT to be a freelance writer?

WHAT is your WHY?

What are your short-term and long-term goals?

RULE ELEVEN: Set boundaries.

Why do you need boundaries in your freelance writing business?

What boundaries should you be setting?

RULE TWELVE: Be proud of what you do.

This is a biggie! BE PROUD. Being a WAHM is not easy. It takes dedication, determination and patience.

Follow on over the next 12 days as we explore “The 12 Rules of Freelance Writing” in depth.

Are there any rules you believe freelance writers should know? Share it in the comments below!

Rachel Maree is a writer, mum and registered nurse. Bringing you the real truth to parenting, nursing and writing (even when it is downright ugly). You can learn more or hire her to write amazing content for you — Rachel Maree.

To grab your free essential eBook “Best Tips To Create Compelling Content” sign up here.

PS: Get my Medium posts straight into your inbox by signing up here!

If you want to make sure you NEVER miss a great Medium story (by me or the other amazing writers here) sign up here. It’s $5 a month, and gives you unlimited access to Medium. Or you could tell your own stories on here and create a nice little side hustle 🤑, think of that extra money!

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