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For Employers

Cost Comparison: Full Time or Freelancer

If you want to make sure that your company is getting as much as possible out of its online presence, you need to make sure that the content you’re publishing is as strong as...

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For Writers

Preparing for Your First Skype Interview

As a freelance writer, at some point, you are going to be involved in a Skype interview. In some circumstances, you may be the one being interviewed by a potential client who is considering...

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For Writers

Writing Auditions: Should You Write Free Samples to Apply for a Writing Job?

It’s standard practice for hiring managers to review writing samples before hiring a freelancer. For writers, a professional portfolio is just an extension of the resume. It demonstrates to the hiring manager that the...

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For Employers

Hire the Perfect Freelancer with These Interview Questions

Hiring a freelance writer can be the ideal way to get original content for your company. Working with a freelancer enables you to access some of the best talent around without having to commit...

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For Writers

So, Your Client Didn’t Pay: What to Do Now

Freelancing is a great way to pay the bills, except when your clients don’t, well, pay their bills. Unfortunately, it is something that happens to nearly every freelance writer at some point: You work...

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For Writers

Your Guide to Finding a Writing Job

With so many job sites out there, how can you narrow down your options for finding a writing job? Writers Work makes it easy! Check out this handy guide to the pros and cons...

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For Writers

How to Set a Schedule as a Freelance Writer

One of the great benefits of becoming a freelance writer is the freedom it permits you to set your own schedule. When you’re a full-time freelancer, you can work any hour of the day—just...

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For Writers

FAQs about Increasing Your Rates as a Freelance Writer

Working as a freelance writer has a lot of advantages—you get to enjoy a flexible schedule, you can work from anywhere you’d like, and you get to set your own rates. However, that last...

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For Employers

Attracting the Right Freelance Writers for Your Marketing Campaign

If you want to run a successful marketing campaign for your company, you may need to look outside your company for writing talent. After all, you’ll need talented writers to come up with quality...

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For Writers

Tips for Networking with Fellow Freelance Writers

Water cooler talk is a normal part of office culture, providing a time to gather around to chat while taking a short break from your regular responsibilities. When you have a traditional job, you...