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Dreading Your Next Client Call? 6 Tips to Feel More Confident on the Phone

Dreading Your Next Client Call? 6 Tips to Feel More Confident on the Phone

by Michelle Christina | Apr 7, 2020 | Grow a Freelance Writing Career, Launch a Freelance Writing Career | 0 comments

It’s 2:45 PM. An alarm on your phone goes off. It’s a reminder for your client call at 3:00. You feel that familiar pang of “ugh” in your gut. A tinge of anxiety. An urge to find some excuse to reschedule, or better yet, just cancel! At 2:59,...
Our Community’s Top Work From Home Tips for Freelance Writers

Our Community’s Top Work From Home Tips for Freelance Writers

by Michelle Christina | Mar 31, 2020 | Freelance Work-Life Balance, Grow a Freelance Writing Career | 0 comments

Remote working is a dream to many, but, spoiler alert: It’s not always easy! Distractions are abundant, from dishes in the sink to family members knocking on your door. Then there’s that whole willpower thing. Like, do you reeeeally need to finish this...
7 Ways To Upgrade Your Freelance Writing Business While Self-Isolating

7 Ways To Upgrade Your Freelance Writing Business While Self-Isolating

by Michelle Christina | Mar 19, 2020 | Grow a Freelance Writing Career | 0 comments

So, we all know the deal. The world is going on lockdown. Going outside is a no-no. These are wild times. However! As we mentioned in our post full of tips for staying calm and productive during a crisis, this isn’t forever. You may feel helpless right now, and...
5 No-Brainer Ways to Lock In Repeat Freelance Writing Work

5 No-Brainer Ways to Lock In Repeat Freelance Writing Work

by Michelle Christina | Jul 23, 2018 | Grow a Freelance Writing Career | 0 comments

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...
5 Questions to Ask Yourself if You’re Not Getting Writing Jobs

5 Questions to Ask Yourself if You’re Not Getting Writing Jobs

by Michelle Christina | May 7, 2018 | Grow a Freelance Writing Career | 0 comments

Facts: You’re a good writer. You’re a smart cookie. You’re a hustler with a can-do mindset. So… why is it so hard to find new writing clients? The frantic search by freelancers to land lucrative gigs seems never-ending. If you hang around Facebook...
Stop Making These Mistakes on Your Freelance Writing Resume

Stop Making These Mistakes on Your Freelance Writing Resume

by Michelle Christina | Jan 11, 2018 | Grow a Freelance Writing Career, Launch a Freelance Writing Career | 0 comments

Confused about what to put on your freelance writing resume? Start here. We’re covering what NOT to include, from headshots to BS summaries.   Be honest: When was the last time you dusted off that outdated resume? And do you really think you need one as a...

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We asked our community how they're staying chill a We asked our community how they're staying chill and productive while working from home... and they came through in a big way! Check out this post packed with tips from expert travel writers, copywriters, and content writers.⠀ ⠀ READ IT HERE >> https://freelancewritingcafe.com/work-from-home-tips-for-freelance-writers/⠀ ⠀ #freelancewritingcafe #freelancewritingniche #freelancewritingtips #workfromhometips #workfromhomelife #writerslife #freelancewriting #freelancewriters #freelancelifestyle #writersofinstagram #writersofig #writingtips #workfromanywhere #makemoneywriting #onlinewritingcareer #mobileoffice #digitalnomad #womenwhowrite #femalefreelancer #freelancingfemales #femalefounders #womeninbiz #femalewriters #femaleentrepreneurs #womeninbiz #writingwhilefemale #girlboss #bossbabe #creativepreneurship
Welcome to day 2 of our mini-series: Find your fre Welcome to day 2 of our mini-series: Find your freelance writing niche! Today we're figuring out if your niche is viable or not.⠀ ⠀ How do you know if your niche is PROFITABLE enough to sustain a long-term writing career? Here are some of the factors...⠀ ⠀ ☕️ Is it a thriving industry (as opposed to declining)?⠀ ☕️ Is the writing service itself a growing need?⠀ ☕️ Are you interested enough to write about it daily?⠀ ☕️ Are there resources for learning about it?⠀ ☕️ Are there conversations happening around it (is it relevant)?⠀ ☕️ Are there job postings online for similar types of writing?⠀ ⠀ That's a lot to chew on, but the point is to find the answer to these 3 questions:⠀ ⠀ 1. Do people need this? (If so they'll pay for it)⠀ 2. Will people continue to need this in the next 5 years or so? (Don't fix yourself to a sinking ship)⠀ 3. Do I actually like it? (Your quality of life = what you do each day, so this matters)⠀ ⠀ Remember: Your niche doesn't need to be your "passion", it just requires a market need—and to be something you won't resent writing about, so you can enjoy your career AND indulge in the benefits of the #freelancelife (ie: more money, freedom, time).⠀ ⠀ Some resources for determining if your niche is poppin' or fizzlin':⠀ ⠀ 1. GOOGLE (Seriously, google it -- if a ghost town appears in the search results, you need a new niche)⠀ 2. FACEBOOK (Groups! Are people having conversations about it?)⠀ 3. UPWORK & JOB BOARDS (Are clients looking for this kind of writing?)⠀ 4. BUSINESS NEWS (Which markets are growing and which are tanking?)⠀ 5. INTUITION (If something feels hopeless, explore other options -- there's no need to stay stuck).⠀ ⠀ Alright guys, let me know what you think and drop your niche below if you haven't already.⠀ ⠀ #freelancewritingcafe #freelancewritingniche #freelancewritingtips #upwork #upworkfreelancer #writerslife #freelancewriting #freelancewriters #freelancelifestyle #writersofinstagram #writersofig #writingtips #workfromanywhere #makemoneywriting #onlinewritingcareer #mobileoffice #digitalnomad #womenwhowrite #femalefreelancer #freelancingfemales #femalefounders #womeninbiz #femalewriters #femaleentrepreneurs #womeninbiz #writingwhil
What's on your desk right now? On my desk: Strooon What's on your desk right now? On my desk: Strooong coffee (a blend made with chaga mushroom and lion's mane, which reportedly improves focus), my spacey Bluetooth speaker, multiple computers for client work and business tasks, a cozy cardigan, and everything I need to get through my to-do list today!⠀ ⠀ This morning I also took out my favorite spring candle (Clean Rain by Woodwick), which gives me a sense of hope as soon as I smell it! I burn it every spring. What do you need on your desk to get through the workday? 😉⠀ ⠀ #freelancewritingcafe #freelancewritingniche #freelancewritingtips #upwork #upworkfreelancer #writerslife #freelancewriting #freelancewriters #freelancelifestyle #writersofinstagram #writersofig #writingtips #workfromanywhere #makemoneywriting #onlinewritingcareer #mobileoffice #digitalnomad #womenwhowrite #femalefreelancer #freelancingfemales #femalefounders #womeninbiz #femalewriters #femaleentrepreneurs #womeninbiz #writingwhilefemale #girlboss #bossbabe #creativepreneurs
It's day 1 of our mini-series: Find your freelance It's day 1 of our mini-series: Find your freelance writing niche! The "lecture" happens right here so just scroll...⠀ ⠀ Question: What's your niche and why did you choose it?⠀ ⠀ I recently read 'The Millionaire Fastlane'. There's a chapter about how often we get confused with niches.⠀ ⠀ We think our work must be a "passion" for us to succeed. We've all been tripped up by phrases like "do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life". In reality... not all of us have passions that align with thriving freelance writing markets, right?⠀ ⠀ So what's the right way to choose a niche? Did you pick your niche because you love that topic or because it has a growing market need? Or both?⠀ ⠀ If you love something that has ZERO market value and you're determined to pursue it as a writing career, do you really think you're going to become a miraculous exception to the rule?⠀ ⠀ Probably not!⠀ ⠀ Naturally, we don't want to forget about passion altogether. After all, money is NOT the end goal. Money isn't enough to get us out of bed when we're burnt out. It's about what you're DOING with that money that counts.⠀ ⠀ For now, let's share our writing niches below. What's yours? Do you remember why you chose it?⠀ ⠀ OR! And if you don't have a niche, what's holding you back from picking one? Are you worried about finding your "passion" in writing before you begin? This is not a test and there are no wrong answers. Tomorrow, we'll continue the process.⠀ ⠀ In fact, tomorrow we'll dig deep to discover our "why" for freelance writing. We want to understand this driving force behind our goals. And we won't stop at "because I really like writing" or "because I really need money". ⠀ ⠀ See you tomorrow...⠀ ⠀ #freelancewritingcafe #freelancewritingniche #freelancewritingtips #upwork #upworkfreelancer #writerslife #freelancewriting #freelancewriters #freelancelifestyle #writersofinstagram #writersofig #writingtips #workfromanywhere #makemoneywriting #onlinewritingcareer #mobileoffice #digitalnomad #womenwhowrite #femalefreelancer #freelancingfemales #femalefounders #womeninbiz #femalewriters #femaleentrepreneurs #womeninbiz #writingwhilefemale #girlboss #bossbabe #creativepreneurs
Our FB group enjoyed this free mini-series we post Our FB group enjoyed this free mini-series we posted about finding and working with your writing niche. I thought I would post it here as well -- especially since our fellow writers seem to have a bit more time on their hands these days.⠀ ⠀ Here's a breakdown of what we'll discuss:⠀ ⠀ ☕️ Day 1: What's your niche and why did you choose it?⠀ ☕️ Day 2: How to figure out if it's a viable niche⠀ ☕️ Day 3: How to assess your TRUE "Why" behind your writing career⠀ ☕️ Day 4: How to use your "Why" to inspire you in every step of your career⠀ ☕️ Day 5: How to change your niche if you need to pivot⠀ ⠀ We'll kick off tomorrow! Be sure to follow us if you want to get ALL the expert niche tips: @freelancewritingcafe⠀ ⠀ P.S. Want to hang out with some ambitious freelance writers? Head over to freelancewritinggroup.com to join our Facebook group.⠀ ⠀ #freelancewritingcafe #freelancewritingniche #freelancewritingtips #upwork #upworkfreelancer #writerslife #freelancewriting #freelancewriters #freelancelifestyle #writersofinstagram #writersofig #writingtips #workfromanywhere #makemoneywriting #onlinewritingcareer #mobileoffice #digitalnomad #womenwhowrite #femalefreelancer #freelancingfemales #femalefounders #womeninbiz #femalewriters #femaleentrepreneurs #womeninbiz #writingwhilefemale #girlboss #bossbabe #creativepreneurs
Quick check-in, writer fam! How are you feeling to Quick check-in, writer fam! How are you feeling today? When it comes to self-care, there's no better time to start than now! ☕️❤️ And remember: If you have to recover from it tomorrow, it's not "self-care" (so drinking two bottles of wine doesn't count). Check out our blog post for some important distinctions and ways to get started building your own self-care routine. ⠀ ⠀ 👉 The Freelance Writer’s Guide To Staying Calm & Productive During Crisis: https://freelancewritingcafe.com/freelance-writers-calm-productive-during-crisis/⠀ ⠀ #freelancewritingcafe #covid19 #coronavirus #freelancetips #writerslife #freelancewriting #freelancewriters #freelancelifestyle #writersofinstagram #writersofig #writingtips #workfromanywhere #workhardanywhere #mobileoffice #digitalnomad #womenwhowrite #femalefreelancer #freelancingfemales #femalefounders #womeninbiz #femalewriters #femaleentrepreneurs #womeninbiz #writingwhilefemale #girlboss #bossbabe #creativepreneurs
If we focus too intensely on what is changing, we If we focus too intensely on what is changing, we risk finding ourselves in shock, susceptible to panic attacks, and unable to carry on with our days.⠀ ⠀ There’s no doubt that daily life has changed for many of us, but there are still some familiar comforts to remind us we have not spiraled too far into the unknown.⠀ ⠀ For me, it was a can of green tea ginger ale, a clean desk to work at, and my favorite vinyl record playing, a belly laugh over an inside joke with my boyfriend.⠀ ⠀ When I stepped onto my stoop, the sun was shining in Brooklyn, music was drifting from windows, and the first buds of spring had begun to show themselves on the tree in front of our building. 🌸⠀ ⠀ Perhaps for you, it’s doing activities with your kids, a pet curled up on your lap, the beautiful view out your window, something baking in the oven… 💕⠀ ⠀ If you look closely, you will find that joy and happiness still persist in the face of uncertainty. There are always small things in life that maintain and can help keep us grounded.⠀ ⠀ Find more tips for staying calm and productive during a crisis at freelancewritingcafe.com/blog (direct link to blog post in bio!) ⠀ ⠀ #freelancewritingcafe #covid19 #coronavirus #freelancetips #writerslife #freelancewriting #freelancewriters #freelancelifestyle #writersofinstagram #writersofig #writingtips #workfromanywhere #workhardanywhere #mobileoffice #digitalnomad #womenwhowrite #femalefreelancer #freelancingfemales #femalefounders #womeninbiz #femalewriters #femaleentrepreneurs #womeninbiz #writingwhilefemale #girlboss #bossbabe #creativepreneurs1d
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