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Need Motivation? Get Inspired by These Freelance Writing Women

March 9, 2022 · In: Freelance Writing Community

The celebration continues! If you’re looking for some freelance writing motivation this week, you’re in the right place. Last month, in anticipation of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we decided to ask some of the freelance writing women in our own community and peer communities to share their experiences. Today we continue sharing their stories. Scroll for inspiration.

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Chloé Skye: Sustainability and Education Writer

How did you get started with freelancing?

I founded Chlohemian Copy in 2018 to provide down-to-earth content marketing services – in short, helpful communications, humorous copy, and human content that hits the spot for sustainable eCommerce, education, and SaaS brands. From NYC, I’ve lived in Israel, Czech Republic and now Denmark. My travel and culture blog Chlohemian garnered 71,000+ views across 160 posts over 6 years. I’m a contributing writer to Earth911, TriplePundit, Expats.cz, and Standart Magazine (coffee print mag), with additional bylines in The FBomb, Freelancer’s Union, and Kafkadesk.

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned as a freelancer thus far?

To advocate for myself. I’m a sole proprietor and if I don’t speak up for myself – when setting prices and time expectations, when dealing with scope creep, or facing imposter syndrome – no one else will. This takes time, and in my experience, is learned from and emboldened by having a larger writing community (I’m a big fan of Facebook groups for writers).

I remember seeing a meme that joked about how if organic raspberries have the audacity to ask $6/lb, why shouldn’t freelancers also demand their value? That really spoke to me!

What advice would you give to new freelance writers?

To have patience with themselves and to take it one day at a time, don’t try to do everything at once. When freelancing isn’t fun, you have the power to take the break or vacation you need. We only do this because we want to, not because we have to!

Burnout is real, even when freelancing is your dream, and you have the ability to shape your business (services, industries, hours, and more) the way you want it. Furthermore, don’t chain yourself to your computer.

Connect with Chloé: 

chlohemian.com

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Joycelyn Ghansah: Healthcare and Nonprofit Copywriter

How did you get started with freelancing?

I’m a healthcare and nonprofit copywriter who fell into freelance when I accidentally asked to shadow a nonprofit e-commerce retailer. Seven years later, I’m creating community toolkits, writing pieces on healthcare recruitment, women in art, and trying not to spend too much time on canva. My greatest accomplishment is interviewing experts in the health field about Covid, racism in healthcare, and the importance of unionizing. Plus, writing a column on historical women for Herstry Magazine.

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned as a freelancer thus far?

To know my worth.

What advice would you give to new freelance writers?

Keep your receipts and surround yourself with community and support. I wouldn’t be where I am without other freelancers.

Connect with Joycelyn:  

joy-the-writer.mailchimpsites.com

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Meg Stewart: Freelance Writer & Coach

How did you get started with freelancing?

I’ve been freelance writing for nearly two decades, I started on ODesk in 2003 (which is now UpWork). I now teach freelancing, blogging, SEO, and coach other writers on how to get paid more for their writing. I specialize in working with freelance writers, those who want to self-publish, and those who struggle with the technology needed to do business online.

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned as a freelancer thus far?

Setting an income goal and shifting your mindset from employee to business owner are the keys to putting the freedom into freelance writing!

What advice would you give to new freelance writers?

Approach new clients with the mindset of a business owner rather than as an employee. This gives you the ability to set your rates, set your schedule and your own deadlines, and do only the work you choose to do.

Connect with Meg:  

solutionsbystewart.com

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Bronwyn Tagg: Freelance Marketer

How did you get started with freelancing?

I’ve been freelancing for three years now, initially as something I could do to fill my time around my uni degree in Sports Business Management. Now my freelancing is more than a side hustle or a small business. It’s one career path door I’ve opened for myself.

I’m extremely proud of all the hard work, rate raises, pitching, and client relationship management that’s got me where I am today. I’ve helped brands grow their social media presence and engagement, develop apricot marketing campaigns, and create both business, marketing and social media strategies to aid business and revenue growth.

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned as a freelancer thus far?

You put in what you get out, but you should believe that you’re worth that outcome. It does take hard work, refining of processes, and continuously showing up. But if you do that, you’ll slowly build yourself a business, case studies to get more business, and a personal brand that cuts through the noise.

As a freelancer, there’s nothing more important than your personal brand because people work with you to work with YOU.

What advice would you give to new freelance writers?

To anyone just getting started I’d say this: accept that you’ll make mistakes. You’ll forget to make a client sign a contract, you’ll charge rates far too low, you’ll send a rubbish pitch, you’ll forget to ask for a testimonial. But every time you make a mistake, jot it down, then go and adjust your processes to stop that from happening again.

Mistakes are okay, they’re learning curves. But poor processes are just a recipe for losing opportunities, clients, time and money, so get these straight and adapt them whenever necessary.

Connect with Bronwyn:  

Bronwyntagg.co.uk

TW: @bronwyntagg

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Melissa Hobson: Copywriter and PR Consultant for Conservation and Sustainability

How did you get started with freelancing?

I’ve been self-employed full-time for one year now. Before that, I did bits on the side around PAYE jobs for several years. I guess you could say it’s something that’s always had a draw for me. The biggest shake-up for me was when I burned out after a decade in London, quit my job and moved to Mozambique.

I ended up helping an amazing marine conservation charity (Marine Megafauna Foundation) with their comms. This led to me being able to really tie together my passion (scuba diving and the ocean) with my expertise as a writer and PR practitioner. Taking the leap to leave my London life behind and step into the unknown is something I’m really proud of.  Thankfully for me, the risk paid off!

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned as a freelancer thus far?

Saying no to something that’s not right for you leaves you open to saying yes to something that’s a better fit. When you start out as a freelancer, it can be pretty scary: you suddenly don’t have a set income month to month and still have bills to pay. That can lead you to say yes to everything but saying no is really powerful.

Building up my business enough to turn away clients was a game-changer for me. I turn away clients that aren’t a good fit for my values but, so far, that has always left space for another door to open.

What advice would you give to new freelance writers?

See other freelancers as a great support network rather than your competition. Working for yourself can sometimes be lonely and there’s plenty of work to go around. I have a great network of other freelance writers and marketers working in the sustainability space and I love being able to collaborate, catch up and pass on work.

No one does exactly what you do so don’t be afraid of building relationships with other people in your field. It makes such a difference to be connected with other people that get it – and often there are opportunities to pass each other work when you’re busy.

Connect with Melissa:  

melissahobson.co.uk

TW: @mel_pud

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Celebrating Women! Female Freelance Writers Share Their Top Tips

Stay tuned for more freelance writing wisdom as we celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month all week long!

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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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☀️ 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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This is it! We’ve arrived at our final installment of our #InternationalWomensDay and #WomensHistoryMonth celebration. Last month we posted an open call asking freelance writing women in our community and peer communities to share their experiences—and biggest lessons. For the past week, we’ve been sharing those responses and the insights have been golden. If you missed our previous posts, check them out here. Let’s finish strong with our final five writers.

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Let’s face it: Freelance writing is a unique and Let’s face it: Freelance writing is a unique and varied career path. One freelancer’s experience can be completely different from another. That’s why it’s so valuable to hear the perspectives of our peers. Last month, in anticipation of #InternationalWomensDay and #WomensHistoryMonth, we asked some of the freelance writing women to share their experiences.

We’re thrilled to present another roundup of writers who are out there making their careers happen. Taking action = gaining insight, and these freelancers are sharing their biggest lessons so you can get ahead of the game. If you’re unsure where to start—or how to keep going—this post is for you.

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