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Standing Out in a Crowded Freelance Marketplace

There’s no denying it: Freelance writing is all the rage these days. More and more writers are discovering the advantages of working for themselves, choosing their own assignments, and earning money being creative. Moreover,...
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Know Your Worth! Freelance Rates 101

It’s one of the top questions new freelancers ask themselves: how much is my writing worth? While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, there are a few tips that can help as you determine the...
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Should You Apply? How to Spot a Scam When Applying for Freelance Gigs

The bane of a freelance writer’s existence isn’t excessive edit requests or fiddly style guides. In reality, it’s scams. Unfortunately, it can seem as if scams come with the territory when you’re a freelance...
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Creating a Resume as a Freelance Writer

Here’s a riddle: What does a freelance writer have in common with a fish? The answer: They both have to keep moving. Just as a fish can never take a break from swimming, a...
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Launching Your Freelance Writing Career

Do you envision a career that lets you leverage your talents as a writer while setting your own hours and picking your own clients? If so, then you’re picturing a career as a freelance...
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When People Are Companies: Tax Tips for Sole Proprietors

When you launch a career as a freelance writer in the United States, you’re also launching something else—a business. Most freelance writers operate as sole proprietorships, which is the easiest way to set up...
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Freelance Writing FAQs

Are you ready to put your writing talents to work while becoming your own boss? If so, then you’re ready to become a freelance writer! Freelance writing gives you the power to manage your...
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Make that Money: Your Guide to Starting a Side Hustle

You’ve got an entrepreneurial mindset and a burning desire to do more with your life, but no time to start a business. You’ve got lots of great ideas, but no professional platform to showcase...