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How to Deal With Writer’s Block as a Freelance Writer

When your work involves writing, there’s a lot of pressure to keep up a high output. You’re supposed to write for hours every day, every week on end, which is enough to burn anyone out. Then it...

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5 Types of Freelance Writing Clients You’ll Run Into (And How to Deal With...

One of the challenges of being a freelancer is there’s no middleman between you and clients. That means not only do you have to deliver your best work at all times, but you also have to manage...

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Freelance Writing Payment Terms: Everything You Need to Know

Getting paid for your work as a freelance writer is hard enough, never mind discussing terms you’re happy with. In a lot of cases, clients will want to pay you on their own schedule, so it’s important...

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3 Ways to Diversify Your Income as a Freelance Writer

As a freelance writer, your income will almost never come from only one source. Successful freelancers juggle several clients, projects, and payment schedules; or at least they need to if they want to...

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Per Hour vs Per Word Billing as a Freelance Writer (Which One is Best for You)

Most jobs pay by the hour and it makes complete sense. You wouldn’t pay a programmer depending on how many lines of code they write or a manager on how many calls they make. However, when it comes to...

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Starting Off Slow: Finding Entry-Level Writing Jobs

Finding rewarding entry level jobs that pay well is a pipe dream in almost every field. The truth is, when you’re a newbie, you often have to put up with terrible jobs for a while and that goes double...

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4 Unorthodox Places to Find Freelance Writing Jobs

When it comes to freelancing, most people head straight to the most popular platforms, such as Upwork and Freelancer.com. There’s plenty of work there, but the competition is also fierce. In many...

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How to Deal With Rejection as a Freelance Writer

Perhaps the toughest aspect of freelance writing is finding new clients. For every good gig you get, chances are you’ll pitch a lot of clients and not hear back from most of them. It’s a rough field...

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4 Editing Tools to Clean Up Your Writing

Even the most experienced writers make mistakes. Once I wrapped up writing this article, I went back through it and I found more than a few spelling and grammar errors. That’s coming from someone...

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4 Things the Most Successful Freelance Writers Have in Common

There are a lot of ‘gurus’ who claim to make a killing as freelance writers and bloggers and won’t shut up about it. They get a lot of attention, but they’re usually trying to sell you something,...

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4 Steps to Finding Great Freelance Writing Jobs Using Upwork

Most experienced freelancers will tell you to stay away from websites like Upwork. One of the first pieces of advice I give most friends is “Don’t focus on freelance platforms, but pitch clients...

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How Much Do Freelance Writers Really Get Paid (And How to Increase Your Rates)

Depending on who you ask, being a freelance writer is either the best job in the world or something only desperate college students do. The answer you get, of course, depends on how much money that...

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3 Most Profitable Niches for Freelance Writers

It shouldn’t come as a surprise, not all freelance writing niches offer the same level of opportunities. If you’re passionate about knitting scarves, for example, then all the more power to you....

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Freelancing in Buenos Aires: What You Should Expect

Buenos Aires is one of South America’s most popular destinations for tourists. After living here for a while, I can vouch for its charm. However, if you want to try your luck as a digital nomad or...

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2 Examples of Excellent Freelance Writing Pitches

Freelance writing is incredibly competitive. For every job listing you see, there are probably hundreds of people clawing for it. That means you need to stand out with the first message you send if...

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Freelance Writing: Side-Gig or Full-Time Job

Freelancing is a great way to make some extra money. However, if you have the chops for it, you can also make a living as a full-time freelance writer. In either case, you need to have a game plan if...

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5 Types of Jobs for Freelance Writers (And Which Ones Pay the Best)

It’s hard to get bored as a freelance writer. When you’re not chasing new leads or sending reminders about invoices, chances are you’ll get to tackle a lot of unique projects. Some freelance writers...

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Freelance Writing as a Non-Native English Speaker (What to Expect)

If you’ve ever looked at a freelance job board, you’ve probably come across this sentence dozens of times: “Native English speakers only.” The fact is, if English isn’t your first language, finding...

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4 Ways to Set Up a Freelance Portfolio for Cheap

Landing good-paying freelance writing jobs without a portfolio is nearly impossible. If you’re lucky, you might get some great referrals from past clients that lead to new jobs. However, if you’re new...

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Why You Need to Build a Safety Net Before You Start Freelancing

If you’re broke, then now is not the right time to jump into freelancing. Period. A lot of people think freelancing is a great way to make some money fast. It can be, but in most cases, you’re not...

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