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.

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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.
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.
A successful freelance writer is not just someone who makes a lot of money, but a person who is creatively engaged in work they love, delivering high quality copy to their clients.
You don't need a pile of techie stuff or expensive subscriptions to start a freelance writing business. The best advice I can give you is to concentrate your purchases on the things that will support uninterrupted writing, efficient communication, and…
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Yesterday I read some excellent writing advice on medium.com. Shouting out @tijmenr, who's medium handle I stumbled across yesterday morning while coffeeing and blog browsing in Starbucks Iloilo City. I wish I'd heard it 2 years ago. And when I…
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…
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,…
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. Freelancers have come along way since those antiquated times…
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…
A few months ago I disabled the ‘show likes’ facility on all my blog posts. Like many of us, the yardstick for measuring the ‘success’ of my writing had been reduced to how many people had ‘liked’ or shared something.…
"The morning pages are not supposed to sound smart -- although sometimes they might. Most times they won't, and nobody will ever know except you." Julia Cameron The Artist's Way None of us emerge from the womb accomplished writers. And…
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…
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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,…
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What are your plans for your writing business? Do you have enough time to write? Do you know who your readers are? This blog applies the principles in Stephen Covey’s classic book: 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' to your writing business.
Ladies and gentlemen, attention, please! Come in close where everyone can see! I got a tale to tell, it isn’t gonna cost a dime! (And if you believe that, we’re gonna get along just fine.) Stephen King Needful Things Copywriting…
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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,…
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Bob Woodward, bestselling author of 'All the President's Men' and 'The Final Days' has a Masterclass. He is one of the world's most recognised journalists: part of a team of key reporters responsible for uncovering the Watergate scandal, leading to the…
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Working as a freelance writer is all about finding the balance between doing what you love and making enough money to enjoy a full life. This short blog is all about applying the 80/20 rule to your writing time so…
This is a guest post I wrote for the Small Business Bonfire -- an online community of small business owners based in the USA. It's my best tips for working out of a home office and remaining productive (despite all…
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I'm sitting in a coffee shop right now waiting for my adopted son to finish after-school tutorial. Every afternoon I lug my laptop and associated stuff about looking for a quiet place to write and keep working. Today it's CoffeeBreak…
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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.
This post honours 5 bestselling authors who've taken the time to give back to the writing community by putting clear, useful and free advice about writing and publishing on their websites. Let's go. Judy Blume Judy Blume is an award…
Anyone wanting a career as a copywriter should absolutely watch this video 10 Steps to Having a Great Copywriting Career for Life. I stumbled across the video featuring Bob Bly (one of America's most successful copywriters) a few months ago and…
Need to find freelance writing gigs? Here are at least 13 notable jobsites for freelancers - find writing jobs or advertise writing fixed-fee services.
Even though these tax tips are written for Australian writers, they're typical of a writing business operating anywhere in the world. Always check with an accountant or taxation professional before making financial decisions.
Making writing your profession can be very challenging for cashflow. Most of us writers are self-employed in sole trader-styled small businesses, where we do all of the billable work ourselves. Even when we reach a point where we can hire…
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Freelance writers need a writing portfolio to present to potential business clients, editors and publishers. If you are just getting started as a freelance writer and have no completed assignments to showcase, this post will give fire your imagination with ideas…
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10 websites that pay up to $400 for your personal story. Now having the courage to write your personal story can be cathartic as well as profitable.
Fancy a career as a professional writer? Defining yourself as a writer by creating a daily writing practice.