A Q&A Resource for Freelance Writers
Want to know how to make more money writing? Check out answers here.
When it comes to selling your services and expertise, how much should you charge? Price too low and you can't put food on the table. Price too high and a client you might want to work with may go elsewhere. How much should you charge? Price too low and you can't put food on the table. Price too high and a client you might want to work with may … Read more
Are you an aspiring freelance writer or blogger? Enjoy writing? There are many ways to earn money blogging and one easy way is to blog for others. Did you know you can get paid to write blog posts for other sites? There are many blogs that pay you to write for them. And it doesn't matter what niche you are familiar with. There are blogs in every … Read more
It's a tale as old as time: the writer who can't quite make ends meet. But in the age of the internet, no writer need fall prey to financial woes.... The incredible vastness of the internet demands a huge amount of content to fill it — from social media, to YouTube — all corners of the web require content. The good news for you as a writer is … Read more
If you are a writer who takes pride in her work, cares a lot about customer satisfaction, and is always willing to go that extra mile, then you may want to consider offering more than just writing services to your freelance writing clients. I know, I know, you spend so much time making sure your writing assignments are perfect, that you really … Read more
Freelancing offers more freedom than the usual 9-5 office job, but with this freedom comes the challenge of chasing invoices instead of just collecting a pay check at the end of the month. When handling your own invoices, there’s also the possibility that the client will simply refuse to pay. It's unfortunate, but it happens. This can happen … Read more
This is the second of a two-part series where I chat to two freelancers who have had great success on Upwork - the largest online freelance marketplace. In Part One, Danny Margulies gave some useful techniques and tips, especially for newbies wondering how to break through and start landing clients (like his Crystal Ball Technique). Curious? … Read more
In 2015 Elance and oDesk merged and relaunched as Upwork. Most freelancers who’ve been in this game for a while know of these platforms and/or have looked for freelance work on them. But, can you really make a living by taking gigs on this platform? For many seasoned freelancers, Upwork doesn't always yield high-paying work. But there are … Read more
You’ve managed to successfully bootstrap your business. With little capital and lots of hard work and perseverance, you got your website up and started. You’re finally writing for clients and making money. Now you have to manage that money. But bookkeeping and accounting is not your favorite thing to do. Am I making enough money to … Read more
