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Tips for Writing Your First eBook

It’s easy to see why businesses want to be able to offer eBooks to their customers. Having the ability to offer an exclusive downloadable feature is a terrific way to engage customers and reward...
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Taking the Plunge: Are You Ready to Freelance Full-Time?

Many freelance writers follow a similar path. They dip their toes into freelancing as a side hustle, and then slowly but surely build up a client base. After working this way for a while,...
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Why Freelance Writers Need to Be Lifelong Learners

If you are the type of person who is always searching for answers to questions and looking for new books to read and podcasts to follow, then freelance writing may be the career for...

How to Become a Freelance Sports Writer

If you love writing as much as you love sports, freelance sports writing could be the perfect career choice for you. Fortunately, becoming an independent sports writer has never been more accessible to more...
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The Ins and Outs of Freelance Writing

Do you want to launch a career as a freelance writer? The demand for freelance writers is always there. After all, content is essential for helping businesses connect with their customers. Many people have...
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I’m a Beginner—How Can I Get My First Freelance Writing Job?

Anyone can call themselves a freelance writer, but the declaration doesn’t mean much if you aren’t able to land a paid writing gig. For beginners, this is often a daunting task. Where do you...
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The Freelancer’s Guide to Keeping Financial Records

You got into freelance writing for the writing, no doubt, but there’s a wake-up call that nearly every freelancer faces eventually: You also have to be something of an accountant to keep your business...
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Turning a One-Off Freelance Writing Client into a Steady Customer

Part of building your career in freelance writing is finding the clients who will pay you to write. Starting out, you may wonder how so many freelance writers sustain a steady income. After all,...
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What You Need to Know about Writing White Papers

If you’re thinking of expanding the services you provide as a freelance writer, you may want to consider white papers. White papers are something that nearly every company or organization will want to offer...
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Tips for Following Up on Freelance Project Pitches

You’ve finally done it: You’ve sent out your first pitch for a freelance writing project. As soon as you send the email off, the tension begins. You find yourself constantly checking to see if...