Authors, you know that having a website is crucial to not only getting the word out about your work, but having an authoritative online presence that people can visit. If you’re not sure how to get started, or the whole idea of website stuff makes you want to curl up in a ball — no fear. Here’s our quick guide to getting started on Squarespace.

Yes, I’m among the many who have ditched the 9-5 and gone freelance. While you could call me a business copywriter, my first love is fiction, and I identify first and foremost as a fiction writer. Here are a few things I’ve learned in my recent shift to freelance as a fiction writer.

As a freelancer, do you know your value proposition? Or how to trade value to your clients instead of simple hours? It takes a mindset shift to go from understanding the world through hourly wages to being able to bring value to others.