A Q&A Resource for Freelance Writers
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What could be better than getting paid to eat? That’s what I thought when I decided to pursue food writing. Food writing is one of my niches, and although lots of people think it's a tough area to break into, my experience has shown that it’s easier than many people think. When I was starting out, food writing was a far off dream. When I was … Read more
When was the last time you had to sit through a block of television commercials, instead of whizzing by them on your DVR? Or the last time you searched the classified ads in the local print newspaper? Many of us probably haven’t done either of those things in years. Commercials, newspaper ads, and direct mail—these traditional advertising … Read more
You’ve heard that copywriting is a lucrative niche. You’ve thought about expanding your services to include web pages, ads, and direct-response campaigns, but something’s holding you back. For most writers, that “something” is not knowing where or how to begin. After all, how can you break into a competitive field like copywriting when you don’t … Read more
These days, it doesn’t have to be difficult to land clients as a freelancer. There's job boards, freelancing sites, and even social media sites for you to sell your services on. However, there are other ways of getting noticed by your ideal client. Many freelance writers write eBooks to get themselves noticed online, while also establishing … Read more
Earlier in my career, one of the main issues I had often suffered with when it came to writing, was crafting content which was easy on the eye and inviting for others to read. In other words, I struggled with creating beautiful content. Initially, I felt as though the appearance didn’t matter and that quality, actionable content was all that was … Read more
Are you on the “if you build it, they will come” team? Do you believe that your incredible writing skills will market themselves without you putting in any effort? I don’t. Find success by putting in effort rather than waiting for success to find you. To some extent, it is possible to find success without much effort if you’ve met the right … Read more
"Oh, so you're a published author. Wow, I'm impressed!" Now, whether they say that out loud or not, most people are going to take you more seriously when they learn you've got a book or two out. As a writer or freelancer, it's pretty much money in the bank. You can add the book to your site and plaster its snazzy cover all over your … Read more
Are you struggling to get as many freelance writing gigs as you’d like? It’s probably not a reflection of your talent and it might not even be related to your pitching techniques. It may be because you’re missing one crucial piece of the puzzle: you don’t have enough social proof to convince potential clients to take a chance on you. You don’t … Read more
