Freelance Writers

Turns out freelancing isn’t so free when you get down to it. Just like any other human endeavor, freelancing requires a certain focus and concentration. Times must be set aside, and spaces must be reserved to allow that focus and concentration to happen. Freelancing is just another style of work – one that demands you …

As a freelance writer, you need an effective way to keep track of multiple deadlines for the clients you work with. Unlike when you wrote full-time at your 9-5 job, you get to choose how you keep track of all of those deadlines. You need a project management system that fits your needs, ensures that …

Are you struggling to find blog post ideas to pitch to your client? When you’re in need of some writing inspiration, head to your client’s website. Once you get it loaded, pretend you’re new to the site. Analyze everything through the eyes of an organic visitor. Read the words carefully instead of merely skimming it. …

Ask not what your country can do for you: ask what your country can do for you – President John S. Kenedy Are you cringing yet? Did you feel a little cringey, at least? Maybe you’re holding back an urge to tap out a scathing critique. That’s not the right quote. That’s not the right …

When you’re a professional freelance writer, you are constantly on the lookout for great clients. You want clients who appreciate your work and have a clear need for your services. It’s easy to see what criteria the best freelance writing clients have in common. Here are just five similarities you should look for in potential …

As a freelance writer, you’ve likely looked at ways to expand your business and increase revenue. While upping the amount of writing you complete each month for clients is always an option, you could also add new services to your business. Your freelance clients have other marketing needs and predicaments that you could remedy. Expanding …

Becoming a freelance writer is exciting. You may finally feel that you are truly living your dream and doing what you love. After a few months of building up your writing clientele, you may start to feel that you need a little help finding a few must-have resources for freelance writers. Along with resources, you …

Do you struggle with mimicking your client’s voice as a ghostwriter? Writing for someone else can be a challenge. Whether you just landed your first ghostwriting gig or have been writing content for a while, here’s a six-step process full of tips to help you write naturally in a client’s voice. Read Aloud Previously Published …

If you’re serious about your freelance writing career, you need to have a way to manage deadlines, upcoming client calls, and invoice dates. A paper or digital planner is a great way to keep track of all of these things. However, it is important that you don’t end up wasting valuable time working on your …

There are many things you’ll have on your to-do list if you want to increase your odds of being a successful freelance writer. Other than possessing a natural ability to turn the written word into awesome content and a firm grasp of grammar and spelling, you’ll also need to find creative ways to showcase your …