A Q&A Resource for Freelance Writers
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One of the most important things to do as a budding writer is to choose your area of specialization, commonly called a freelance writing niche. You might be tempted to be a jack of all trades so that you can serve multiple clients or engage many kinds of readers. However, whether you are an aspiring freelance writer or blogger, you will … Read more
Freelance writing is by far the best way to make money real quick. There’s a problem though: Today, it’s not easy to break through freelance writing like it used to be five years ago – strategies that worked before may not work for you today. And that’s why you need to take a different approach if you’re serious about succeeding with your … Read more
Amy Poehler. Tina Fey. Steve Carrell. Chris Farley. What do these renowned comedians have to do with your freelance business? Amy Poehler. Tina Fey. Steve Carrell. Chris Farley. What do these renowned comedians have to do with your freelance business? They're all students of the art of improv. So, how could taking an improv class help you … Read more
Did you know when you create an article for a client, you should only spend 50% of your time actually writing? You might be losing potential clients because you’re too focused on getting words on the screen. Maybe you think that great authors use long words and flowery sentences. Or you don’t bother learning about images because that’s a graphic … Read more
What is one piece of advice everyone tells you when it comes to gaining more high paying clients? Get testimonials from your happy clients and showcase them on your website. By having testimonials on your freelance writer website, you’re providing proof that you’re the writer your prospective client needs. By having testimonials on your … Read more
While there are a plethora of tips and tools for new freelance writers to hone their skills and build their portfolio, it can be easy to neglect the back-end duties that will be required of you when managing your own business. The non-billable tasks can turn into a massive time suck if you’re not intentional and focused in this area. The … Read more
Do you go to work wishing you didn’t have to endure one more day listening to your demanding boss? Or, are you a stay-at-home mom drowning in tea parties and fort building, hoping to have some adult interaction? Why not become a freelance writer? The demand for writers is expected to grow 6% between 2010 and 2020. There are many reasons … Read more
As a new freelancer, does the thought of preparing for tax season scare you? It’s okay if it does, there are many seasoned business owners who start sweating bullets at the thought of filing their taxes. That’s because they’re not prepared. As a new freelancer, does the thought of preparing for tax season scare you? Filing your taxes is … Read more
