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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...
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 in 2020
As we careen into spring 2020, in a year originally shimmering with promise as all of them do, and things couldn't be any stranger. We're in the midst of a global pandemic, facing all kinds of uncertainty (to the extent that many of us never want to hear the word...
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!
Our Community’s Top Work From Home Tips for Freelance Writers
Working from home is #goals, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Use these work from home tips to keep thriving through uncertain times.
7 Ways To Upgrade Your Freelance Writing Business While Self-Isolating
While the world is on lockdown in the wake of COVID-19, we’ll be updating our freelance writing businesses for post-quarantine life. Here are some easy ways to do that.
The Freelance Writer’s Guide To Staying Calm & Productive During Crisis
If you’re feeling panicked as a freelance writer, you’re not alone. These resources can help you stay productive and calm during the COVID-19 outbreak and any future crises we face as a community.
Video: New Fees Announced! 💰 Should You STOP Using Upwork for This Reason?
Upwork is charging $0.15 for connects now. How will this change the way you work with freelance writing clients on Upwork? Should you stop using Upwork due to this update? Get the details and decide whether this means you should jump ship. (Hint: It might just work in...
How to Write a Cover Letter That Gets Writing Jobs
A friend of mine sent me her cover letter this week, asking for feedback. She's a talented, experienced, and confident person... but she wasn't getting any bites. Once I took a look, however, I knew why. The cover letter debacle is one of the most common themes amidst...
Video: How to Get Freelance Writing Clients With No Experience
Not sure how to get freelance writing clients with no experience? You're not alone. Many freelance writers find themselves frustrated with their circumstances as a beginner. Clients are looking for writers who know what they're doing, but how can you prove it to them...
Video: Get the Gig! 3 Tips for Better Freelance Writing Proposals
Are you eliminating yourself from the client's mind as a potential candidate before you even have a chance to shine? Yikes. Don't send your next freelance writing proposal until you watch this video. I see writers make the same mistakes over and over. They say all the...
Freelance Writing 101: The Beginner’s Checklist (A.K.A. Everything You Need to Get Your First Client)
What do you really need to get your freelance writing career off the ground? With the conflicting info and all-in-one "hacks" floating around online, it's hard to know how to get your ducks in a row... or which ducks you even need. After 10 years of freelancing and...
Things No One Tells You About Being an Experienced Freelance Writer
The internet is flooded with tips on getting started as a freelance writer. It's an exciting transition, after all! But when we talk about freelancing, I've begun to notice how disproportionately focused the offerings are on that first client, that early coffee shop...
Video: Freelance Writing Q&A | Niches, Swipe Files & More!
How do I know if my niche is profitable? Should I package other skills into my writing service offerings? What's a swipe file?! These are just a few of the questions you might be having as you begin to build up your freelance writing career. I had some members of my...
5 No-Brainer Ways to Lock In Repeat Freelance Writing Work
Are you doing *everything* you can to make sure clients come back for more? My guess is... no. 😉 The key to a successful freelance writing career is a steady stream of work. The mystery many of us face, however, is how to ensure that work keeps coming down the pipe....