New Year’s Resolutions for Freelance Writers

Welcome to 2020! New year. New decade. New resolutions for the new year! Haven’t decided on a new year’s resolution for 2020? Don’t sweat it! Robert Kurzban has you covered with his top four new year’s resolutions for freelance writers.

Rework Your Portfolio

Out with the old -- in with the new! Rework that portfolio for the new year. After all, we are in a new decade. Now’s as good a time as any to get in there and shake things up! Start strong with a brand new piece hot off the press. Then, evaluate what represents the work you want to pursue in the 2020s -- and get rid of what no longer fits.

Try a New Style or Genre

This one is the ultimate way to shake things up. Trying out a new style or genre can introduce you to strengths (and weaknesses) that you never knew you had. Exercise that imagination muscle and try something completely different from what you’re used to. If you’re a realistic nonfiction writer -- dive into some horror. If you’re a short story writer -- roll up those sleeves and give a full-length novel a try.

Start a Blog

Starting a blog is a great way to make sure that you create content regularly. It’s also a fun way to learn new things and teach others along the way! Dare to dive into something unfamiliar by creating a blog focused on something you aren’t an expert in. From post to post, you’ll find your footing. And soon enough, you really will be an expert in whatever subject you please!

Publish a Piece

Whether you’ve never published something before, or you’re looking to publish to a new format, now’s the time to do so! Publish an eBook, editorial piece, full-length book -- or whatever your artistic heart desires. Robert Kurzban recommends this one to freelance writers who are new to the game… especially those who have yet to step up to bat.

Good luck and happy new year!