Getting started as a freelance writer can seem daunting. After all, how do you land your first job when you have no relevant education or experience? Are there freelance writing jobs that are ideal for beginners? Is there even room left in the marketplace for new freelance writers? These are common doubts that would-be freelancers […]
From Side Hustle to Full-Time Freelance Writer and Podcast Host
Sarah Li-Cain is a finance writer whose work has appeared in places like Bankrate, Business Insider, Redbook, Financial Planning Association, Stacking Benjamins, and Her Money podcast with Jean Chatzky (of NBC Today). Her work blends practical tips and mindset strategies so that those trying to change their financial life can see themselves in the starring […]
How to Start with Freelance Writing When You Don’t Have a Blog
Freelance writing saved my family and me. In the summer of 2015, we had moved from Philadelphia to San Diego. Expenses in San Diego were three times what they were in Philadelphia. Since moving back was not an immediate option, I decided to start freelancing. I started out with social media management for local businesses. […]
From Surveys to Blogging – How This Mom Found the Path to Six Figures
Anna Thurman’s work-at-home journey started with surveys, writing articles, and working online for sites like ChaCha. Through these side hustles, she was able to replace the income she had previously earned outside the home. But even though she was earning a steady income, she was amazed at what was going on in the work-at-home niche […]
99+ Paid Writing Gigs and Opportunities
Freelance writing is one of the best ways to make money from home. You don’t need any special training, the opportunities are plentiful, and you don’t even need a website to get started. As long as you can provide well written, thoughtful content — you can make a good amount of money. Not convinced? New […]
From Employee to Freelancer to Six-Figure Business Owner – Gina’s Story
Gina Horkey is a married, millennial mama to two precocious toddlers from Minnesota. Additionally, she’s the founder of Horkey HandBook, a website geared towards helping others find or become a kickass virtual assistant. Gina’s background includes making a living as a professional writer, an online business marketing consultant and a decade of experience in the […]
New Bloggers, You Can’t Be Scared of the Word No
As new bloggers, we’re scared of hearing the word NO. This keeps most of us huddled behind our computers pumping out content on our blog. While it’s great to continue writing fresh content for our blog, we never get new eyeballs on our blog, which means you’re basically writing awesome content for yourself. So, what […]