So your big goal for 2020 was launching a freelance writing career. Perhaps you jotted it down in your bullet journal or put it on your moodboard: 2020 is the perfect time. New year, new career! (Ah, remember January? Such innocent memories…) But here we are, well into 2020, shell shocked by all that’s unfolded in the wake of a global pandemic that shut down many businesses and left people scrambling for solutions. How are you…
Drinking Coffee With Writers: Austen Tosone, Fashion & Beauty Writer
Welcome to another installment of the Drinking Coffee With Writers series! We’re featuring writers from our community who have insight to share on their unique freelance journeys. This week we’re chatting with Austen Tosone, a fashion and beauty writer and the founder of Keep Calm and Chiffon. She carved out her own freelance path after being laid off from full-time jobs at two major magazines. If you’re feeling a bit down this week and need some inspiration…
Hitting $100K: How to Make Consistent Freelance Writing Income on Upwork
When I first wrote this post I was celebrating making $60K on Upwork. Since then I’ve used these exact techniques below to pass the $100K threshold. This stuff works, I promise. Ah, Upwork. Perhaps the most debated topic in the freelance writing world. Some writers swear by it. Others spew venom across the room and short circuit your laptop at the mere mention of it! As this particular freelance marketplace has evolved with the times,…
Drinking Coffee With Writers: Monique Wise, Travel Writer
Welcome to another installment of the Drinking Coffee With Writers series! We’re featuring writers from our community who have insight to share on their unique freelance journeys. This week we spoke to Monique Wise, one of our original community members and savvy affordable travel writer. She creates itineraries and imparts invaluable travel tips on her website, Wanderlust My Way. You might have seen her awesome guide, How to Take Your Photos When Traveling Solo. Here’s what Monique has to say about growing…
How To Get Your Very First Freelance Writing Client—Even If You Have No Experience
One of the most common questions new freelancers ask is, rightfully, “how do I get my first client when I have no experience?” Concerned that their lack of previous clients will deter all future clients, they become convinced that they’ve been slapped with a big neon sticker that says “NEWBIE”. They feel sure they’ll be laughed out of the room when they attempt to do business. This “what comes first, the chicken or the egg?”…
Drinking Coffee With Writers: Marina Girgis, Travel Writer
Meet Marina Girgis, Travel Writer & Founder of Livin’ Vivaciously! Living up to her site’s name in a big way, she brings a vivacious energy to everything she does. Learn more about her freelance writing journey.
The Ultimate List: 80+ Websites to Find Freelance Writing Jobs
Hey, here’s some good news! Remote work isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. In the US alone, a predicted 36.2 million employees will be working remotely by 2025. Right now, remote jobs now make up 15% of work opportunities*. Those numbers nod to a trend we’re all aware of—that remote writing jobs are only going to increase in the coming years. Whether you’re filling up your schedule with new projects in the coming months or just curious…
Dreading Your Next Client Call? 6 Tips to Feel More Confident on the Phone
Feel more confident on the phone with these tips designed for freelancers. Your next client call could be a breeze, even if you’re usually nervous!