A Q&A Resource for Freelance Writers
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You work your butt off for your paychecks. Unfortunately for freelancers, we have to arrange every single paycheck. No convenient and regular direct deposit transactions for us. Nope. We have to create every invoice for every project. Luckily, there are a lot of services that make the invoice process easier. Not so lucky for us, there are a … Read more
Editor note: Want to listen to this post in audio format? Jenn Mattern covers this topic on her All Indie Writers podcast. Otherwise, just skip below to start reading. It's common to see the term "writer platform" tossed about. It's often tied to authors. But writer platforms can be vital for freelance writers too. What is your freelance … Read more
You don’t have the money to start a business. After all, freelance writing is supposed to help you make money, not spend it. You get excited when you can start making money instantly (and at no cost) on content mills and bidding sites. And there’s always Craigslist. See? There are plenty of ways to build a freelance writing business for … Read more
Have you been struggling lately with covering your expenses while still trying to make it as a freelance writer? Do you sometimes feel you have nothing to show for it even though you spend hours upon hours writing? Maybe it's time to make more money writing. Certainly, being your own boss has it's perks, right? You control your rates knowing … Read more
When I broke into freelance writing, I was oblivious to all the technical jargon that exists in this industry. Between having to learn copywriting terms like call to action, branding, byline, and evergreen, there was this seemingly negligible acronym that kept cropping up: SEO. Don’t be fooled. SEO is one of the most important concepts you’ll … Read more
When you're starting off as a freelance writer, it isn’t advisable to just dive into the game thinking you can write about anything and everything; that’s a surefire way to get overwhelmed and confused. Instead, you need to take time to narrow your focus and only choose to write about specific topics or industries. Doing so will make it easier … Read more
You took up freelance writing for one of two reasons: You have a passion for writing and wanted to pursue your dreams. You wanted to make money from home and didn’t care how you did it. Honestly, I don’t care what group you’re in because the truth is, both groups deserve more than getting stuck writing crap content for pennies per … Read more
Lots of people hate their jobs. I mean, lots of people. According to a Gallup survey, 70 percent of people hate their job. If you're one of these people, then you've probably thought about quitting your job to start freelance writing. But that raises the question: Will freelance writing make me happy? It's a tough question, but here's what we … Read more
