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? In May, I published a list of 80+ websites that have freelance writing opportunities. The response was great on social media, in our community, and even in the comments! But while resources like that are helpful, I want to…
Grow a Freelance Writing Career
If you've been freelancing for a few weeks (or even a few years) you'll find resources here that will take your freelance writing success to the next level.
(Looking for beginner tips? Visit Launch a Freelance Writing Career)
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.
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,…
The Ultimate List: 80+ Websites to Find Freelance Writing Jobs in 2021
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 “uncertainty” again), and to top it all off, we have this feeling of urgent competition permeating the freelance community—a fear that there may not be…
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.
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 your favor.) I recorded this for the Freelance Writing Cafe Facebook group, but I thought it would be helpful for you, too! Check it out here: …