The Savvy Scribe
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EP348: 5 Tips for Building a Freelance Writing Practice While Working Full Time, Raising Kids, and Still Having a Life with Trish Larsen
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In this episode of The Savvy Scribe podcast, Janine sits down with nurse and freelance writer Trish Larsen to talk about building a freelance writing business while balancing a full-time job and family life. Trish shares her journey from bedside nursing to remote work and how she turned her natural writing skills into a flexible career.
Building a Freelance Writing Business as a Nurse
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- How Trish got started building a freelance writing business during COVID
- Why you don’t need a full business plan to begin
- How to identify your niche based on your nursing experience
- Where to find clients (and why LinkedIn works so well)
- How to balance a full-time job, family, and building a freelance writing business
Key Takeaways
- Building a freelance writing business starts with interest and curiosity—not perfection
- Your nursing experience already includes valuable writing skills you can use
- You don’t need a website to start—just a few samples and confidence
- Free resources (like business development centers) can help you get started faster
- Communication with clients and understanding your audience are essential
- Building a freelance writing business can ebb and flow depending on your season of life
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If you’re ready to start exploring if freelance writing is your next PRN job or even full-time, I invite you to check out the Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and the Plan Produce Profit + Writing Skills Course to help you get started today!
