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Writing for Fun & Money is Back This Summer in Grey County, Ontario
Miranda Miller's intensive writing workshop is back this July in Grey County, now expanded into a 3-week writing kickstart for aspiring and early-career…
May 13
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Miranda Miller
You’re Closer Than You Think to Your First Freelance Client
You don’t need a full portfolio, a website, or a big audience to start freelancing; you need one good sample, one real connection, and the confidence to…
May 5
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Miranda Miller
April 2025
Mastering the “Revenue Per Hour” Rule for Writers
Want to earn more? Start tracking this one metric, and cut anything that doesn’t move it.
Apr 24
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Miranda Miller
Contracts Aren’t Just for Big Writing Jobs
Whether it’s $200 or $2,000, every writing job needs a contract. Get my freelance writing contract template, plus optional bonus clauses to protect your…
Apr 23
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Miranda Miller
5 Simple Shifts That Instantly Improve Your Writing
Strong writing doesn’t come from talent alone; it’s about the tools you make part of your process. These quick shifts will sharpen your work and help…
Apr 22
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Miranda Miller
Your Writing Deserves to Be Taken Seriously, Even If You’re the Only One Doing It Right Now
You don’t need a client, publisher, or byline to justify your writing time. It’s worth doing because it matters to you — period.
Apr 21
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Miranda Miller
Fun Writing Challenge: The Magic Object Monologue
This week’s just-for-fun writing challenge: Pick an everyday object and give it a voice. Now write a dramatic monologue as if it’s delivering a TED Talk…
Apr 18
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Miranda Miller
5 Lessons That Supercharged My Freelance Writing Income
If you're unsatisfied with your writing income, you don’t need more gigs; you need a better strategy. These lessons helped me earn more, work less, and…
Apr 17
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Miranda Miller
Writers: Don’t Sleep on Tax Write-Offs
If you’re not tracking your expenses, you’re leaving money on the table. Here’s how to approach tax write-offs like a professional writer in business.
Apr 16
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Miranda Miller
Writing is a Solo Sport, But You Don't Have to Go It Alone
Writing can be lonely, but community changes everything. Here’s why connecting with other writers will keep you going, growing, and getting paid.
Apr 14
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Miranda Miller
Outlines as a Cure for Blank Page Panic
Forget waiting for inspiration. A good outline is all you need to break through and find traction for a first draft. Here are three outline frameworks I…
Apr 8
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Miranda Miller
Why “Write Every Day” Is Bad Advice (For Most Writers)
The “write every day” mantra sounds noble but for a lot of writers, it leads to burnout and guilt. Here's a better way to build a sustainable writing…
Apr 7
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Miranda Miller
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