Effortless Tricks for Adopting Your Client’s Voice
As a writer, having a distinctive voice is important. Your voice is your brand, your calling card, and what sets you apart from all of the other writers out there. The tricky part for...
Rules of Professionalism: A Guide for Student Freelancers
Freelance writing is an ideal job for college students, because it can be done on almost any schedule, and it allows you to be your own boss when it comes to choosing when to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Working From Home: Staying Focused When Your House Is Your Office
If you’ve never worked from home or are just getting started, you’re probably thinking about how awesome it is to not have to go to a traditional office every day. It definitely is awesome,...