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Picking Profitable Writing Niches

Are you looking for a way to make the most of your freelance writing income? If so, then writing for a profitable niche could be the answer for you. Niche writing has a lot...
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“Can I Get Hired to Write Poetry?” What to Expect with Freelancing Writing

Freelance writing can easily sound like anyone’s dream job at first glance. With flexible hours, creative flexibility, and the ability to work from anywhere, who wouldn’t want to be a freelance writer? Of course,...
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When Should You Turn Down a Freelance Writing Assignment?

As a new freelance writer, turning down work can feel scary. You may feel pressured to take every job that comes your way. After all, you may be unsure about where the next assignment...
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Strategies for Working Collaboratively with Your Clients

As you take on different freelance writing clients, you will begin to learn not only what clients want to see in the finished content you deliver but also how much they want to interact...
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The Benefits of Being a Generalist as a Freelance Writer

When writers start freelancing for the first time, they are often surprised, if not overwhelmed, by just how many different kinds of jobs are out there. There are clients who need a freelance writer...
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Finding the Ideal Length for Your Next Blog Post

The most effective blog posts aren’t just dashed off—they are well-planned in advance, as part of your editorial calendar. One of the most important aspects of planning your blog is deciding what length your...
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Don’t Get Copyright Wrong: What You Need to Know

Copyright is one of the most significant issues for anyone who creates any kind of content, be it a song, a book, or a blog post. For freelance writers, copyright contains a few different...
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How You Can Become a Freelance Science Writer

Are you fascinated by science? Do you find yourself taking breaks from work to watch videos about single-celled organisms, look at newly published photos of asteroids, or read about the latest breakthroughs in quantum...
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Should You Fire Your Problem Client?

As a freelance writer, you know that working with clients can sometimes be challenging. In many cases, you can salvage a difficult client relationship with some careful communication—and lots of patience. However, in other...
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How to Write an Editorial Calendar

As a freelance writer, you may asked to create an editorial calendar for a client. This is especially true if you work with a client on a regular basis rather than doing one-off pieces...