A Q&A Resource for Freelance Writers
Have a question about marketing and landing freelance writing clients? Find your answers here!
You’ve tried crappy content mills, online job boards, and even cold emailing – but you’re still struggling to bring in more clients. If you’re trying to jump into full-time freelancing, building a solid client base can be a steep challenge to overcome. Constantly pitching to job boards can help, but relying on these tends to be unsustainable … Read more
Blog, writer’s website, writer’s website with a blog… what’s the difference? When I first started freelance writing, I had no idea. I already had a blog so I didn’t understand why I needed a writer’s website on top of it. Blog, writer’s website, writer’s website with a blog… what’s the difference? "Can’t I just put my portfolio on my blog? The … Read more
If you’re a bit in the red this month then you may be looking for a way to earn some extra cash and pay off your debts. The internet is aware of this, and there are all kinds of dodgy-looking schemes that promise we can earn X amount in X days, but how do you separate the sensationalism from the real deal? A good side hustle can become your … Read more
Do you currently feel like your freelance writing career is stuck in neutral? Maybe you struggle each month to land enough work to pay your bills. If so, the problem may not be the number of writing jobs you complete. It may be the type of writing projects you are going after that is keeping you from realizing financial success. Not all writing … Read more
In today’s freelance market there is a whole host of would-be freelance writers. Hopefuls who trudge through the arduous nine to five, come home after a long commute and then sit down to work on their freelance side gig. And repeat the process from Monday right through to Friday. Here’s a secret: one such freelancer is writing this very … Read more
A freelance writer's rate may mean the difference between a life in comfort or a life on the streets. This may sound crazy but if your rates are too low, then you can't make the money needed to pay the bills. Does the fear of that scenario ringing a bell for you? Your rate may be the difference between life in comfort or life on the … Read more
You’ve just started up your freelance writing business, now you need an arsenal of reliable tools to help you maintain your business and wrangle in clients. Luckily, there’s plenty of free tools available to help you grow your freelance writing business to its greatest potential. They are absolutely vital for your business because, without them, … Read more
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
