How to Develop a Client Pipeline as a Freelance Writer
If you’ve been freelancing for a while, you know finding work as a freelance writer can be a full-time job in and of itself. You have to find new opportunities and send dozens of pitches, all while...
View Article3 Tips to Manage Your Social Life as a Freelance Writer
When I tell people I’m a freelancer, they usually imagine I’m either a digital nomad or a hermit. Most times, I’m on the latter end of the spectrum, because maintaining a healthy social life can be...
View ArticleHow to Negotiate a Retainer Agreement as a Freelance Writer
Retainer agreements are pretty straightforward, on paper. Someone agrees to pay you a fee each month and in exchange, you commit to making yourself available if they need your services. Retainers are...
View ArticleWhy You Should Negotiate Different Rates for Each Freelance Writing Client
As a freelance writer, you need to have a clear idea of how much to charge for your work. The rates will depend on your experience, bylines, talent, and how good a negotiator you are. In many cases,...
View Article5 Skills that Can Increase Your Value as a Freelance Writer
Generally speaking, freelance writers aren’t the best-paid bunch. Shocking, I know. Most high-earning freelance writers are either incredibly talented or they provide a ton of value to clients. Here’s...
View ArticleB2C vs B2B Content for Freelance Writers: What You Need to Know
When it comes to freelance writing, you can break down jobs into two broad categories. Business to Consumer (B2C) and Business to Business (B2B). However, both types of writing require very different...
View ArticlePay-Per-Submission Websites: Are They Worth It?
As a freelance writer, your goal is to get people to pay you for the content you submit. Usually, the way that works is a client has a project, you come to an agreement on price, you do the work, and...
View ArticleWhat Do You Do to Get Over Writer’s Block?
The idea of the writer who can’t find inspiration is everywhere in literature and movies. Writer’s block can be a fun cliché, but it’s also something you can’t afford to indulge in when you have...
View ArticleHow to Use Your Blog to Get More Freelance Writing Work
As a freelance writer, you have a lot of options when it comes to places for finding work. In a perfect world, though, clients would come to you. If you run a successful, engaging blog, that idea...
View ArticleHow to Write the Perfect Bio for Your Freelance Portfolio
As a freelance writer, you live and die by your portfolio. You get one shot at convincing clients you’re the right person to hire. That means without a great portfolio, you won’t be in business for...
View Article4 Freelancing Podcasts to Level Up Your Skills
A lot of people think about podcasts as fun ways to kill time. For me, they’re excellent opportunities to learn new skills and find out about freelance success stories. If I can learn about business...
View Article5 Invoicing Tools for Freelance Writers
As a freelance writer, it’s up to you to put together and submit invoices for the work you do. There’s no accounting department to take care of billing. If you forget to submit invoices, you’re not...
View ArticleCan You Earn Money Writing For Medium?
There are a lot of places where you can publish your writing online. You can set up your own blog, submit guest posts for other publications, or even use online platforms such as Medium. The advantage...
View ArticleHow to Get Hired as a Freelancer on LinkedIn (5 Tips)
Traditionally, people don’t think of LinkedIn as a place to get hired if you’re a freelancer. However, there are so many potential employers on the platform that freelance writers can benefit from...
View Article4 Tips to Find New Freelance Writing Clients Without Pitching
The ‘secret’ to finding freelance work is to be persistent. You keep building up your portfolio and pitching potential clients over and over again until your schedule is full. It’s an approach that...
View Article5 Tips to Keep Up Work Productivity During Quarantine
If you’ve been freelance writing for a while, then the concept of ‘social distancing’ may be nothing new. However, there’s a big difference between working from home because you want to and having no...
View ArticleIs Now the Right Time to Find Freelance Writing Work?
It would be an understatement to say a lot of people are stuck home at the moment. During the past few weeks, I’ve had several friends ask how they can find online work now that they can’t leave their...
View ArticleHow to Deal With Resumes as a Freelance Writer
One of the best parts of working as a freelance writer is you’re free from the yoke of having to submit resumes, or at least that’s what you’d think. Even as a freelancer, you’re expected to submit a...
View ArticleHow to Ensure Economic Stability as a Freelance Writer
Most people struggle with economic instability in one way or another, even if they don’t make it public. Freelancers are no exception. In fact, the nature of our work means we’re more exposed to...
View ArticleHow to Start Working as a Freelance Writer in 2020
Anyone can work as a freelance writer. Making a living as one is an entirely different matter. If you jump into freelance writing without any plans or knowing what to expect, you’re in for a rough...
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