This blog outlines 10 different strategies for finding paid work as a freelance writer -- it's for new freelancers or anyone thinking about a writing side-hustle.
Tag: Freelancing
Successful Freelance Writers Know How To Manage Their Time
Your success as a freelance writer -- and this is true for any self-employed person -- is critically linked to your own personal productivity. And I'm not talking your ability to use Productivity Apps and write a to-do list.
7+ Freelancing facts they don’t mention in the brochures
Now don't take me the wrong way here, I love my freelance writing life. But I've seen more than one marketing blog that seriously overstates the benefits of freelancing (probably for the purposes of recruiting students/trainees into their freelance learning…
What I love most about being a freelance writer
There is plenty to love about freelancing. If it weren't for my freelance writing business, as an Australian I would not be able to stay in the Philippines and take care of Jerry -- the small boy I met wandering…
Are you a freelance writer, or a paid employee?
If you're considering making the transition from paid employee to freelance writer or consultant, make sure the working relationship you have with clients doesn't breach the taxation laws in your country. This blog explains the difference between true freelancers, contractors,…
What exactly is a freelance writer anyway?
The earliest 'freelancers' were hired soldiers or 'free lances' who sold their services to kings and rich landlords to defend soil and property. They were an important part of medieval warfare. Things have changed a bit since then and this…
My Big Fat Freelance Life
It's time to talk about that forbidden subject ... the topic that no freelancer wants to discuss with you. The horrifying amount of weight it's possible to gain if you spend your whole life in front of a computer screen,…
Freelancing: why you need a writer website
Freelance writers are independent agents who write for a wide range of publications and media. It's absolutely one of the best things about being a freelance writer -- our freedom to write about the topics we love and leave behind…
Freelance writer: 5 essentials for living and working overseas
Being able to work from anywhere that has internet signal or mobile service is absolutely one of the best perks of being a freelance writer. And in this blog I'll be sharing some of my experiences, as well my 5…
Creating great marketing tools for your freelance writing business
Do you have a sales and marketing kit to send out to leads and proposals to new clients? This blog is a practical guide for freelance writers needing a quality set of marketing tools to support query letters, client proposals,…
Ethics for Freelance Writers (Part 1 of 3) — Client Confidentiality
Too often we assume that ethics is all about obeying the rules that begin with "You must not ..." If that were all there is to living ethically, then as long as we were not violating one of those rules,…
How to Find Great Writing Clients on Upwork
Upwork hosts more than 14 million users in 180 countries with more than USD$1 Billion in annual freelancer revenue. It's a great place to find freelance writing clients.
Finding Clients: 13+ Jobsites for Freelance Writers
Need to find freelance writing gigs? Here are at least 13 notable jobsites for freelancers - find writing jobs or advertise writing fixed-fee services.