So your big goal for 2020 was launching a freelance writing career. Perhaps you jotted it down in your bullet journal or put it on your moodboard: 2020 is the perfect time. New year, new career! (Ah, remember January? Such innocent memories…) But here we are, well into 2020, shell shocked by all that’s unfolded in the wake of a global pandemic that shut down many businesses and left people scrambling for solutions. How are you…
Launch a Freelance Writing Career
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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,…
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 sticker that says “NEWBIE”. They feel sure they’ll be laughed out of the room when they attempt to do business. This “what comes first, the chicken or the egg?”…
The Ultimate List: 80+ Websites to Find Freelance Writing Jobs
Hey, here’s some good news! Remote work isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. In the US alone, a predicted 36.2 million employees will be working remotely by 2025. Right now, remote jobs now make up 15% of work opportunities*. Those numbers nod to a trend we’re all aware of—that remote writing jobs are only going to increase in the coming years. Whether you’re filling up your schedule with new projects in the coming months or just curious…
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!
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 freelancers and job-seekers. These pesky intros tend to be an aggravating, confusing part of the client/job-securing process. The templated stuff we were fed in school doesn’t work…
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 helping other freelancers get their careers moving, I’ve taken plenty of notes on the dos and don’ts of a solid start. I created this freelance writing…
Here’s Everything You Should Put On Your Freelance Writing Website
Anytime you’re representing yourself and your skills on the internet, the stakes feel high. That’s probably the reason why so many writers struggle to figure out what should be included on their freelance writing website. Looking through Google will potentially confuse you further, as most experts have their own personal view on what absolutely needs to be on your website. Some swear by a one-page method in plain text, While others build-out complex fully branded…