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Drinking Coffee With Writers: Kaitlyn Parker, Creative Brand Copywriter
Kaitlyn Parker, founder of Copy Uncorked, didn't know she was going to become a copywriter---she almost fell into it, which should be a major relief to those who think it's impossible to claw your way into a copywriting career... *ahem* believe in yourself *ahem....
Drinking Coffee With Writers: Taylor Marsden, Website Copywriter
Full-time remote freelance copywriter Taylor Marsden has been a business owner for ten years... but she still struggles to keep it all together sometimes! In this week's DCWW interview, she gets candid about the challenges (and benefits) of being a self-made freelance...
Drinking Coffee With Writers: Kayla Dean, Creative Brand Copywriter
Kayla Dean, creative brand copywriter and founder of The Literary Co., is a self-made freelance writer who designed her own career after the hunt for a full-time job didn't meet her expectations. She wasn't about to let this minor setback stop her. She claimed...
Long-Term Strategies For Finding Freelance Writing Clients (That Aren’t Job Boards)
Another day, another waltz with the great mystery: How does one go about finding more freelance writing clients, apart from job boards? How do you jump from here-and-there gigs to a long-term, lucrative freelance writing career? What do you say we put this mystery to...
Drinking Coffee With Writers: Sarah Johnson, Health & Sustainability Writer
After leaving the 9-5 for a more passionate, freedom-filled lifestyle, Sarah built her writing career from the ground up.
5 Truths About Freelancing You Need to Hear—Especially if You’re Struggling
Hey, freelance writer pal. I see you at your desk late night, juggling multiple projects, processing rejections, trying to figure out your rates, and feeling unsure whether you have what it takes. I've been you, in fact. And I know what you're going through. This...
Drinking Coffee With Writers: Christina Lyon, Wellness & Digital Marketing Writer
Risk taking and believing in yourself pays off big time, and this week's featured writer is proof. In this installment of Drinking Coffee with Writers, digital content marketing writer Christina Lyon is dishing out positive vibes and actionable advice. Find out how...
6 Smart Ways to Stand Out From Other Freelance Writers (and Get More Clients)
Want more writing work? Looking for a little edge over the competition? Here are six ways to stand out from other freelance writers.
Drinking Coffee With Writers: Gabi Bellairs-Lombard, Creative Content 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. Today we're chatting with Gabi Bellairs-Lombard, a creative content writer based in the...
Drinking Coffee With Writers: Kim Spivey, Motherhood & Parenting 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 Kim Spivey, a motherhood & parenting writer who mastered...
Here’s Why NOW Is The Best Time Start Freelance Writing
Is your goal to launch a freelance writing career this year? Think the odds are stacked against you right now? Think again.
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...
Hitting $60K: How to Make Consistent Freelance Writing Income on Upwork
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, it has...
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...
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...