For many freelance writers, finding clients can be the trickiest part of the job. Sure, there are job boards like ProBlogger and AFW, but pretty much every freelance writer in the world who isn’t booked out is also looking for a job there. Not to mention, it can be quite the hunt to find opportunities ... Read More
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A Simple Guide to Self Publishing a Book in 5 Steps
Is this the year you’re finally going to get that book out of your brain and into the world? Is it something you’ve been dreaming of doing for some time, but you’re not sure how to go about it, what it’s going to cost, and how to get people to buy your book? Self-publishing is fast becoming a popular option for writers of ... Read More
How to Get Paid to Write Poetry From Home
Are you a lover of poetry with notebooks full of your own prose? You’re not alone; a recent study found that poems are reaching new heights in popularity, with 28 million adults indulging in the ancient art form a year. That’s a lot of haikus! It’s no wonder then that there’s a healthy market for freelance poets. There are more ... Read More
Get Paid To Write Greeting Cards From Home
I don’t know about you, but I often spend longer trying to choose the perfect greeting card than finding the gift to go with it! It’s probably not something you’ve considered before (I haven’t until now), but people are out there writing greeting cards from home and making money from it. It seems like it would be fun and easy work. ... Read More
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 ... Read More
10 Tips for Better, More Effective Marketing Writing
Do you consider yourself a strong writer, or do you struggle with getting the words out on paper? Writing is crucial to your marketing efforts. Blog posts, product descriptions, website copy, email marketing, social media updates, and press releases all need to be written with care. Your writing style has a lot to do with how you ... Read More
How This Accountant Ditched the Cube and Became a Productivity Blogger
Carrie Smith Nicholson is the founder of carefulcents.com where she works as a financial influencer and productivity blogger. Using her past experience as a small business accountant, she helps burned out business owners get more done in less time. Her business strategies and productivity tips have been featured in Inc. Magazine, ... Read More
Why Saying No to Clients Could Mean Saying Yes to Your Business
When you are starting out as an entrepreneur, be it as a coach or a writer, a web designer or a retailer, all you want is to land that important first client, to make your very first sale. But as time progresses, you might find those first clients becoming more of a burden than an asset. It may be time for a breakup. If you ... Read More
How to Earn What You’re Worth as a Writer
People everywhere are wanting to find ways to work at home, and writing has become an attractive option— and for good reason! Along with freelance writing for blogs and websites, there is also writing for magazines, newspapers (yes, we still have those!), and a huge array of writing services for businesses both large and small. You ... Read More
4 Helpful Tips for Beginning Freelance Writers
Freelance writing is one of the best jobs in the world if you love to write. The freedom to make your own schedule, work in the fields you love, travel to new places, meet amazing people, and truly make a difference with the written word is one of the draws of the profession. But this freedom does not come without some hard work and ... Read More
How to Write Guest Post Emails That Get Answered
If you're a freelance writer, it can be hard to make a name for yourself. That's because many clients insist the writers act as ghostwriters, and thereby never claim rights to the work. However, guest posts could serve as a platform even if you often write for other people. After all, even ghostwriting sharpens your skills, and guest ... Read More
5 Ways to Avoid Scam Writing Jobs on Craigslist
Craiglist is one of the easiest and most convenient ways to find writing gigs. Unfortunately, because the website is free and popular, it is a target for heartless fraudsters. Even experienced writers fall prey to the scams hidden behind some Craiglist ads. While nobody has perfected the art of spotting frauds on Craigslist, there ... Read More
Escaping the 9-to-5 Grind – One Freelancer’s Story
Sarah Landrum is a freelance writer and career blogger sharing advice on finding happiness and success in life and at work. You can find her dishing out advice with a side of wit on Twitter and her career advice blog, Punched Clocks. Read on to see how this freelancer escaped the 9-to-5 grind. Tell us a little bit about yourself and ... Read More
How This Stay-at-Home Mom Became a Writer For Hire
Kimi Clark is a career stay-at-home mom turned writer and blogger for hire with a passion for business. She specializes in posts about writing, blogging, and entrepreneurship, as well as all things parenting and motherhood. She's the owner and founder of The Mom Shopping Network. Read on to see how this mom got started. Tell us a ... Read More
6 Reasons Why YOU Should Create an eBook Now
The past few weeks I’ve been assisting a client in the editing and proofing phase of creating his eBook. Although eBooks have been around for ages, I’ve never really considered writing my own. For some reason, I’m still seeing myself as a ‘beginner’ when in fact I’ve advanced quite a bit in the past few months. That’s the other great ... Read More
