How to Create Sample Content for Your Portfolio
One of the most important steps in the process of becoming a full-time freelance writer is creating your own portfolio. Having a portfolio allows you to demonstrate the skill level and range of your...
How to Find Your Specialty as a Freelance Writer
Most freelance writers start out as generalists, writing about topics as diverse as fixing cars to writing wills—and everything in between. However, many then eventually find their way to specializing. Specializing as a writer...
What It Takes to Monetize a Blog
Freelance writers often run their own personal or professional blogs in addition to producing content for paying clients. Even if your blog started out as just a fun hobby, it could have the potential...
Networking Ideas for Freelance Writers
You’ve started to build your brand as a freelance writer and carve out some space for your portfolio, blog, or website. But what’s next? How do you start making the connections in your career...
Freelancing and Baby Makes Three: How Do New Moms Manage It?
Freelance writing is an attractive career for moms. In fact, many freelancers get their start by dabbling in the field after they have a baby and are looking for a way to earn an...
Setting Realistic Project Deadlines
Every freelancer has their own particular working style. But one rule that all professional freelancers could agree on is this: Never miss a deadline. In many cases, deadlines are set by the clients, not...
How to Become a Professional Resume Writer
When it comes to freelance writing, the sky really is the limit. From blog posts to video scripts to eBooks, there are so many different types of content that you can write that you...
Tips for Using LinkedIn as a Freelancer
LinkedIn is a valuable tool for freelance writers, but too few of them actually use this social media platform to their advantage. LinkedIn is unique, because it is a social media site, but it’s...
Clients That Need Technical Writers
If you’re looking for an in-demand writing niche with high rates of pay to jump-start your freelance writing career, then technical writing could be the right fit for you. Technical writers create content for...
Strategies for Boosting Your Freelance Writing Rates
As a freelance writer, the rates you charge matter for many reasons. They provide you with compensation for the hard work you do, and they help determine whether you can make a living from...