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Launch & grow your freelance writing career... even if you don't have experience!

Drinking Coffee With Writers

Explore our interview series, Drinking Coffee With Writers, where fellow freelancers share their challenges, victories and first-hand insight into achieving success on their own terms.

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November 5, 2020 · In: Drinking Coffee With Writers

Drinking Coffee With Writers: Rinu Ogundeji, Conversion Copywriter

As you may know, the main reason we launched the Drinking Coffee With Writers series is so that our community would have a chance to share their stories. Whether they light you up with inspiration or make you think “Wow, I totally know what they’re going through!”, relating to another writer’s journey is a powerful way to stay motivated and feel unified with your peers. We love that this week’s featured writer, Rinu Ogundeji, founder…

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September 30, 2020 · In: Drinking Coffee With Writers

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, dang it! *ahem* Anyway! Once she found her footing, she learned how to turn a new passion into a thriving copywriting business. When it comes to freelance writing, multi-passionate writers who have…

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September 22, 2020 · In: Drinking Coffee With Writers

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 writer. Grab yourself a coffee and prepare to get inspired. Freelance Writing Cafe: What was the #1 reason you decided to start freelancing? Taylor Marsden: To work with a variety of different types…

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September 14, 2020 · In: Drinking Coffee With Writers

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 opportunities and honed essential skills along the way, focusing on the feedback of editors and mentors. Kayla is proof that you don’t need to have “all of the experience” before you…

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July 30, 2020 · In: Drinking Coffee With Writers

Drinking Coffee With Writers: Sarah Johnson, Health & Sustainability Writer

After trying out the 9-5 life—and quickly realizing it wasn’t for her—Sarah Johnson decided to leverage her passion for writing into a career. She kicked off her career by working with friends who turned into her first clients, and then she branched out to various kinds of writing work. Now her niche encompasses entrepreneurship, health, and sustainability. While she still battles imposter syndrome on occasion, Sarah has developed an inspiring mindset for handling client criticism…

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July 13, 2020 · In: Drinking Coffee With Writers

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 she landed travel blogging opportunities, leveraged her blog to get her first Upwork clients, and ultimately found her passion in wellness and marketing content. Grab a cup of coffee (or your hot beverage…

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June 29, 2020 · In: Drinking Coffee With 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 KwaZulu-Natal midlands in South Africa. Gabi is the founder of Let’s Do This Write, where she offers a variety of creative content services. While she hasn’t quite settled on her niche yet, she’s investigating some options in…

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June 22, 2020 · In: Drinking Coffee With Writers

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 her niche and branched out into weddings, home decor, beauty, skincare and more. Kim is the founder of Girl, You Write, where she offers a range of writing and editing services. Kim’s vibrant energy caught my…

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Why become a freelance writer in 2022? 🤔 ☀️ Why become a freelance writer in 2022? 🤔
☀️ YOU DECIDE THE SCHEDULE. Rather avoid the "Sunday scaries" by taking Mondays off? No prob! Wanna schedule client calls on Wednesdays only? Do it. Prefer to get your work done before 11am? Why not? Craving midday naps? Go for it! 

☀️ YOU DECIDE WHO YOUR CLIENTS ARE. Learning who you work well with is a process—and it usually comes with a few blips along the way—but it's one of the most liberating aspects of freelancing. You have the power to turn down anyone who doesn't fit your ideal (or close to ideal) client avatar.

☀️ YOU DECIDE YOUR RATES. How much are your services worth? You make that decision based on your niche, value, and income goals. That means you decide how much money you're making this week/month/year. That also means you get to tweak your rates until they're working for you.

☀️ YOU DECIDE YOUR RULES. Your policies will shape the way you work. You get to create/change them as your career evolves. Examples? Don't text with clients or accept unplanned calls. Don't do endless revisions. Don't do rush jobs without a rush fee... etc. Your choice.

☀️ YOU DECIDE YOUR LOCATION. I decided to freelance because being in an office was killing my creativity, productivity and nervous system. The freedom to work from a home office or anywhere in the world means I can deliver work I'm proud of and build a career that works FOR my life, not against it.

Can you think of any other reasons being a freelance writer is awesome? Let's hear them! 👇👇

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What keeps you going when freelancing gets tough? What keeps you going when freelancing gets tough? 🪫

So many of us are struggling right now because of the economy's steep fluctuation and clients cutting back on budgets (on top of summer being a dry season for many). 

But we both know you're NOT just going to throw in the towel when faced with a challenge, right? 🤔 You're a problem solver, after all. That's one of the reasons you're such an awesome freelancer. ✌️

The truth is, in any economic situation, regardless of the season or circumstances, there are ALWAYS ways to thrive. 

There are clients who need writers. There are opportunities to uncover. The sheer number of businesses and organizations who need recurring marketing copy and content on a weekly basis is wild (with new ones popping up all the time). Just one example. There's 💵 to be made! 

So while you seek those opportunities out, grow your network, and polish your optimism, here's one more thing you can do to battle the "woe is me" energy that's bringing down your vibe:

✨✨ Remember WHY you started freelancing in the first place!

Remember why it's so important to you. Remember why you're made for this. Remember previous challenges you've overcome because you weren't about to give up on your ultimate goal. 

✈️ For some that's location freedom. 
📋 For some it's schedule freedom. 
💰 For some it's uncapped income. 
💓 For some it's "I'm the boss" energy.

Maybe all of these! Whatever it is for you, call it forth. When you're clear on your goal, your creative problem solving and resourceful nature will shine as a natural result.

And, as always, we are here to help! 🤓 What's one challenge you're facing in your freelance career right now? Any tips for fellow freelancers? 👇👇

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STOP! These outreach mistakes are costing you clie STOP! These outreach mistakes are costing you clients...
🚫 STOP talking about yourself in the first sentence: You'll lose their attention instantly with cliche lines about how experienced you are. Instead, open with something about THEM. Their company, their project, their goals. That's how you keep them reading instead of deleting your email.

🚫 STOP stuffing your first message with too much information: The goal is to start the conversation and take that first step toward building a relationship. If your first email is a full-on pitch, your outreach becomes transactional. Your potential client has no reason to care yet, so why are you talking numbers?

🚫 STOP offering them everything under the sun: Too many offerings will prove that you don't actually know what they want or need. What is your client looking for right now and how can you address that need with a specific service or package? Make it easy to say yes instead of overwhelming them.

🚫 STOP sending a link to your website: From a client's POV, a generic website link is one of the most annoying things to receive. Who has time to sort through pages and find relevant samples? While you're proud of your website, just link them to one specific page that contains the samples they need to see.

What's your experience? What other tips would you give your fellow freelancers?

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#MondayMotivation ☕️ Feeling resistant to your #MondayMotivation ☕️ Feeling resistant to your writing tasks this week? We can ALL relate. But if you can understand why you're self-sabotaging, you'll have a better chance of avoiding productivity-zapping patterns.⠀
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Resistance is a message telling us we need to check in with something we're experiencing, whether it's a need to rest, some unresolved limiting beliefs about our abilities, a fear of success or change, etc.⠀
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Meditate or journal on your procrastination and resistance today and see if you can unearth any helpful insights. What is it shielding you from? How is it benefiting you? The more we know ourselves, the more efficiently we can design our workdays.⠀
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Remember: The work needs to get done, obviously! But freelancing allows us to decide when and how. Don't force yourself to work in ways that don't work for you.⠀
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☀️ Feeling a little "blah" on Monday mornings? Check-in with FWC! We're dropping tips for getting invigorated and reinspired to start each week strong. Help the community by dropping your own tips below!

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#MondayMotivation ☕️ It's a new week... and it #MondayMotivation ☕️ It's a new week... and it's the perfect time to re-write your goals! What are your freelance goals for this week, month or year? If you haven't set any, spend some time thinking about them today.⠀
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Getting in touch with your short and long-term goals can help you shake off distractions and refocus your attention. That pesky project you don't feel like doing? It's actually a stepping stone to the life you want! Success happens day by day, drip by drip, deadline by deadline.⠀
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Let's make it a great week, freelance writing fam!⠀
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☀️ Feeling a little "blah" on Monday mornings? Check-in with FWC! We're dropping tips for getting invigorated and reinspired to start each week strong. Help the community by dropping your own tips below!

#freelancewritingcafe #freelancewriter #freelancewriting #freelancewriters #freelanceinspiration #freelancewritertips #freelancewritingtips #freelancewritingsuccess #freelancewritingbusiness #freelancingfemales #womenwhowrite #writersofinstagram #freelancesuccesstips #freelancesuccess #upworkfreelancer #freelancelifestyle #freelancelife #writerslife #remoteworker #remotefreelancer #remotewriter #workfromanywhere #workhardanywhere #mobileoffice

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