Helping skilled freelancers like you solve your business problems by addressing mindset blocks, simplifying strategy, and sharing the tools to grow with confidence.
If you’ve ever asked yourself:
How do I raise my rates without losing clients?”
“What do I even post on LinkedIn?”
“Why am I stuck overthinking every decision?”
“Is this burnout or just a weird Tuesday?”
“How do I build something that actually supports the life I want?”
…you’re in the right place.
Running your own writing or editing business is incredible. It’s also confusing, emotional, overwhelming, and occasionally absurd. The highs are high, the lows can be existential, and some days feel like you’re juggling flaming knives while your inbox quietly mocks you.
Happy Freelancing exists because building a business—whether you call yourself a freelancer, writer, editor, ghostwriter, or something else—comes with a thousand questions, mindset traps, and moments where you wonder if you're even doing it right.
This is the space where we sort it out, because freelancing is as much about what’s going on in your head as what’s going on in your calendar. We talk about pricing that makes sense, clients who respect your work, systems that support your energy, and how to keep going when things get weird.
I’m not just here to cheer you on (though I do that, too). I’m here to help you solve the real problems that come with running your own business.
Because you deserve a business that aligns with your values, protects your energy, and leaves room for a meaningful life outside of work.
And you don’t have to figure it all out alone.
Good posts to start with:
Decision fatigue: The hidden challenge of freelancing
Why I’ve stayed in freelancing almost two decades in despite ups and downs
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If you want access to additional resources and thoughts on freelancing, visit my website Happy Freelancing.
I’ve also published guides to help freelancers with their business.
Free guides
6 Keyword Hacks to Boost Your LinkedIn Profile and Get Found by Clients
Paid guides
LinkedIn posting for quiet freelancers
Words that Attract Clients: A Guide to Writing About You and Your Business
Freelance with Confidence: How to Transition from 9-to-5 to Working for Yourself
Curious about me?
I’ve been writing for almost two decades now. In writer years, that makes me approximately as old as time. I’ve seen recessions, pandemics, and more algorithm changes than anyone should have to live through. I was writing before Facebook was a thing—just barely, but it still counts.
I love my writing career about 90% of the time. The other 10%? I consider switching to something less stressful, like air traffic controller or Indy car racer. So whatever you’re thinking or feeling about your career—I’ve probably been there, friend.
When I’m not writing or editing, I’m doting on my dog. He’s my business advisor, security consultant, and chief commiseration officer. He’s also my whole world.
My secret hope is that unicorns really do exist. Because whimsy is an important part of adulthood.
Here’s to your continued success, however you define that,
Heidi
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