Articles by Robyn Petrik

Robyn Petrik is a freelance writer from Vancouver, Canada, and specializes in writing blog posts and social media content for creative small businesses. Along with writing, she also spends time painting on her iPad, reading, hiking, and eating too much peanut butter. You can learn more about Robyn at robynpetrik.com and connect with her on Twitter.

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Published on 20th Nov., 2018

Our Favourite Online Portfolios by Copywriters

If you're ready to create an online writing portfolio or need to give your existing portfolio a makeover, we've found some fantastic portfolios for you to take inspiration from. There are many different ways to lay out your portfolio and these six copywriters have all found a style that showcases their writing and work.

Published on 5th Nov., 2018

5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Accepting A New Writing Project

As a freelance writer, you have to spend a fair amount of time looking for new projects to work on. You could end up browsing job boards, sending out cold emails, or attending network events in your area.

Published on 20th Oct., 2018

How to Change Your Fonts on Journo Portfolio

One of greatest things about Journo Portfolio is how easy it is to create a unique writing portfolio. After you choose a theme, you get to customize other details such as font styles. Changing your font is simple and helps create a portfolio that is unique to you. We’re going to take a look at some examples from existing Journo Portfolio users, and then we’ll show you how to change the font in your portfolio.

Published on 5th Oct., 2018

Simple and Effective Strategies for Editing Your Writing

It’s a painful truth for all writers to face, but writing your first draft is only half the battle. If you want your work to really shine, you have to confidently edit your work from murky first draft to polished prose. Fortunately, there are lots of successful editing strategies for writers and we’ve put together a few of them for you.

Published on 20th Sept., 2018

Our Favourite Online Portfolios by Journalists

If you're ready to create an online writing portfolio or need to give your existing portfolio a makeover, we've found some fantastic portfolios for you to take inspiration from. There are many different ways to lay out your portfolio and these six journalists have all found a style that showcases their writing and work.

Published on 5th Sept., 2018

6 Bad Habits Writers Must Give Up to Be Successful

Have you dreamed about being a writer since you were a kid? Maybe you’re currently in school for journalism or creative writing. In order to have a successful career as a journalist, author, or any other kind of writer, you’ve got to ditch your bad habits.

Published on 15th Aug., 2018

The Importance of Backing Up Your Articles with Journo Portfolio

How many of your articles get posted online, and online only? Writers often write articles for online news sites, publications, and blogs, and that means these organizations have control over how long your article stays posted.

Published on 20th July, 2018

Should You Be a Part-Time or Full-Time Freelance Writer?

Working for yourself is steadily on the rise and one of the best things about freelance writing is the flexibility - you can do as little or as much writing work as you would like. If you’re thinking about taking on freelance work or turning your part-time hustle into a full-time writing business, we can help you decide between part-time and full-time freelance writing.

Published on 29th June, 2018

How to Perfect Your Portfolio with Journo Portfolio

When you have a finished piece of writing, the best thing you can do is show it off and share it with the world. It’s important to have a platform where potential clients and raving fans can read what you write. Whether you’re starting with Journo Portfolio for the first time or you just need to give your existing portfolio a refresh, you’ll love these tips for perfecting your portfolio.

Published on 8th June, 2018

11 Unusual Sources for Writing Inspiration

We’re commonly told that ideas are everywhere, but it doesn’t always feel that way. Whether working a fiction or non-fiction project, every writer goes through periods where they can’t come up with anything new and exciting to write about. That’s when you need to actively search for inspiration, and to get you started, I’ve got several unusual sources of inspiration you can try.

Published on 17th April, 2018

The Pros and Cons of Freelance Pricing Strategies

Before getting to the biggest freelance question of all (‘How much should I charge?’), you have to decide how you would like to charge your clients. There are four common ways of pricing your work: per word, per hour, per project, and monthly retainer. Each method of pricing your freelance writing work has its pros and cons to consider.

Published on 11th April, 2018

The Best Writing Tools Every Student Should Use

Between essays, articles, stories, and exams, students do a lot of writing during their college and university career. It’s stressful trying to complete all of your writing assignments but thankfully there is plenty of help on the internet. From brainstorming to citing your references to showing off your finished work, we’ve found several free writing tools that will make your life easier.

Published on 27th Feb., 2018

8 Helpful Podcasts Every Writer Should Listen To

Have you jumped on the podcast train yet? There are more podcasts than ever, on every topic you could imagine, with hosts from celebrities to the teens down the street. Podcasts are super convenient since you can listen to them anywhere, and they have the power to entertain, educate, and inspire.

Published on 1st Feb., 2018

5 Essentials for Becoming a Freelance Writer

To a newcomer, one of the most appealing things about freelance writing is the low barrier to entry.

Published on 28th Nov., 2017

An Honest Day in the Life of a Freelance Writer

Maybe you dreamt of what life would be like as a full-time freelance writer or perhaps your friends and family think you have loads of free time during the day.

Published on 5th Nov., 2017

10 Job Boards for Writers and They’re All Free!

Finding freelance writing work can feel like an endless trip on a hamster wheel, so knowing where to look for new gigs will save you time and frustration. We’ve rounded up ten of the most popular and active job boards for freelance writers. The best part is that all of them are free - so get ready to bookmark your new favourite sites!

Published on 29th Aug., 2017

Silly Mistakes to Avoid in Your Freelance Writing Career

When you’re on the road to building a successful freelance writing career, there are many challenges to navigate like choosing a niche to start with, finding good clients, and raising your rates over time.

Published on 29th Aug., 2017

Easy Ways to Ask Your Clients for Testimonials

A great way to build your freelance writing business is using testimonials that capture the attention of potential clients and editors. By adding a few raving testimonials to your website, you’re showing new clients that you have a proven track record of doing excellent work. That brings them one step closer to hiring you!

Published on 2nd Aug., 2017

How to Get More Articles for Your Writing Portfolio

It’s a bit of conundrum, isn’t it? You need a full writing portfolio to get hired to write paid articles, but you need to write articles to fill your portfolio.

Published on 4th July, 2017

How to Write a Cold Pitch for Freelance Writing

Freelance writing is often a roller coaster ride of busy periods and dry spells. If you’d like to even out those highs and lows, cold pitching is a great place to start. Send out cold pitches consistently, even during your busy periods, and you’ll have a fairly steady stream of clients wanting to work with you.

Published on 1st July, 2017

10 Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Writers

We’ve rounded up a list of thoughtful gifts that writers of all kinds will absolutely love. Maybe you need a gift for another writer’s birthday or maybe you’re just looking to treat yourself to something new. Either way, we’ve got a fun and helpful list for you!

Published on 3rd June, 2017

Information to Include for a Perfect Portfolio

Whether you’re focusing on copywriting for businesses, writing features for magazines, or reporting for your local paper, you need a good writing portfolio to get hired for more work. Obviously, you need to include your best articles but what else should you add to your portfolio? Let’s look at what else you can put in your writing portfolio to catch the attention of potential clients, editors, and employers.

Published on 3rd May, 2017

Write More with the Perfect Writing Software for You

For a writer, finding the perfect writing environment can have a major effect on our productivity. We made a big fuss over finding the right desk, chair, coffee shop, beverages, snacks, and more. Fair enough though, because for me, the right setting can be the difference between 500 and 3000 words in a day.

Published on 1st March, 2017

How to Get More Views on Your Portfolio

There’s a classic philosophical saying out there: “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” I was thinking about it the other night and a similar question could be asked about our online writing portfolios. “If your portfolio doesn’t get any views, does it move your writing career forward?”

Published on 1st Feb., 2017

Get Free High-Quality Images for Your Portfolio

When it comes building a beautiful online portfolio, your writing only tells part of the story at a glance. If you want a portfolio that will quickly catch the attention of potential clients and employers, you’ve got to add professional images to make your portfolio ‘POP!’

Published on 11th Nov., 2016

Which Articles Should I put in my Portfolio?

Whether you’re about to put together an online writing portfolio for the first time or have had one for years, you’ve probably asked yourself this question a couple of times.