A Q&A Resource for Freelance Writers
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Freelancing has become a huge trend lately, and Intuit estimates that by 2020, 40 percent of the workforce will be freelancers. That could certainly be you. Along with more people switching to freelance work, businesses are hiring fewer traditional employees and more freelance contractors. Of small businesses alone, 22 percent are now more … Read more
This is a great time to be a freelance writer. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there's been a 300% demand increase for writers in the last 10 years. Lately, more Millennials are pursuing freelance careers as it's becoming more of a necessity than a choice. With the 2008 financial crises resulting in more than 2.6 million job … Read more
Do you want more clients to hire you as a freelance writer? The question is undoubtedly yes. How do you show them what you're capable of? How do you prove you have the experience they're looking for? How do you convince them to hire you? One of the most important things that can help is your writer portfolio. But how exactly do you … Read more
Wondering how to attract clients using your writer website? Everyone is telling you that you need a website, but what good does it do if no one tells you how to use it to attract clients? I used to think the exact same thing. For a long time, I didn't realize why I needed a writer website. Only when I launched my website and started … Read more
When setting your freelance writing rates, it's tough to decide where to set them and how to set them. There are three ways you can charge clients. You can charge per-word. This means the more you write, the more you get paid. You can charge per hour. The more time it takes you, the more you’ll get paid. You can charge a flat fee. No … Read more
Starting a freelance writing business? The biggest issue many freelance writers run into is deciding how much to charge for freelance writing services. You're worried that if you charge too high, no one is going to want to hire you. But if you charge too low, you won't be able to make a living writing. Where do you find that happy … Read more
It's a sad truth that many freelance writers start their career by working for content mills--or companies that produce a high volume of content but pay their writers little to nothing. Even I started my writing career at a penny per word. I don't think there's any shame in starting at content mills. After all, they can teach you a lot of … Read more
Do you have a freelance writer website? If you just started creating one, it can be a confusing process. You're already pulling out your hair trying to figure this whole design thing out. On top of that, you have to decide what type of content to include. With so many things going on at once, it's easy to forget something. You don't have to … Read more
