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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