Published in Books Are Our Superpower·PinnedMember-onlyFour Books I’d Read All Over AgainBecause reading them once wasn’t enough to absorb all the lovely things in them. — When I was young, I used to re-read my favorite books again and again. I’ve read the whole Harry Potter series seven times. I’ve read Angels and Demons twice, the A Song of Ice and Fire series twice and PG Wodehouse books several times over, especially the Psmith books, which…Books7 min read
Published in The Startup·PinnedMember-only10 Tools Under $10 That Helped Me Become A Successful FreelancerWhy waste money on expensive resources when you can get amazing value for cheap? — Since I quit my civil engineering job to become a full-time writer, if there’s one thing I’ve realized, it’s this: being a freelancer is not an easy job. You decide your work hours and set your own deadlines. It’s easy to either overwork yourself or relax so much, that you…Entrepreneurship8 min read
Published in Freelancer’s Hub·PinnedMember-onlyChallenging My Indian Middle-Class Mindset to Shift Careers At 28How I gave up comfort to embrace uncertainty and saw 10x growth in finances and fulfillment. — “That was the most intense two months of my life!” I wrote this in my journal after finishing the first draft of my fiction novel. All my life, I’d always wanted to be a writer. But until now, I’d only written short articles and stories all over the internet. When…Mwc Work9 min read
Published in Freelancer’s Hub·18 hours agoMember-onlyNavigating Life’s Downs As A FreelancerNo, every day isn’t the same. But maybe it isn’t meant to be that way. — When you have deadlines and the expectations of your boss and colleagues urging you, it’s impossible to let life pass by. You don’t have the luxury of ignoring work and spending all day lying in bed. But when you’re a freelancer, the onus for growth is on you. The more…Entrepreneurship3 min read
Published in Freelancer’s Hub·5 days agoMember-onlyLife As A Full-Time Writer: Expectations vs. RealityStories from 10 months of being my own boss. — What the world warned me might happen when I quit my job to become a writer: Not enough gigs. No more will to write. Being poor and broke forever. An interesting thing about everyone who filled my head with these fears and insecurities is that none of them have successfully…Writing3 min read
Published in Publishous·Aug 7Member-onlyThe Solopreneurial Curse of Being Too AmbitiousConstantly challenging yourself: How much is too much? — It’s easy to romanticize quitting your 9-to-5 to “follow your passion.” But once you get settled in a rhythm, finding things that challenge you is difficult. As a full-time writer for the past nine months, I’ve managed to automate 80% of my business. I usually get up, tick some set…Self Improvement4 min read
Published in Freelancer’s Hub·Aug 7Member-onlyFreelancers And Side Hustlers Are Changing The Future of WorkHow working on your terms is now the “new normal.” — Yesterday, I went to work from a cafe with my friend, Vidya. Sitting in an aesthetic location surrounded by strangers engrossed in their work was a different experience. Usually, I sit all day at my desk with my eyes glued to the computer screen. In the cafe, Vidya and I…Work2 min read
Published in Freelancer’s Hub·Aug 1Member-only3 Embarrassing Mistakes I Made as A new Freelance WriterNot falling into these traps can save you thousands of dollars! — As a freelance writer, you only get one shot to make an impression. What if you get a fantastic client, and then you make some stupid mistake and all your hard work is wasted? What if your client doesn’t come back to you for more work? Has that ever happened…Entrepreneurship5 min read
Published in Books Are Our Superpower·Jul 31Member-onlyWriting Advice From the World’s 5 Best Books About WritingCaptivate your audience, provide them better value, and become an impeccable storyteller. — “You can’t be a good writer without being a devoted reader.” — J.K. Rowling Isn’t it obvious that the best writing advice comes from books? In this post, I’ve put together actionable writing tips and advice from the world’s top-rated books about writing. If you’re struggling to make your writing…Creativity7 min read
Published in The Startup·Jul 30Member-only6 AI Tools Under $30 to Transform Your Online Writing CareerWrite faster, research better, and rank #1 on Google with the help of these powerful AI tools. — People often wonder if AI will take over all the writer jobs in the near future. After all, AI can write, research, and do SEO optimization much faster than humans. …Artificial Intelligence11 min read