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Freelance Writer

Jun
20
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How To Break into Freelance Writing WITHOUT a Portfolio

'Tips from award-winning travel writer, Lindy Alexander, on how to break into freelance writing without a portfolio.'
6 min read
Jun
14
5 Proven Strategies to Land Your First Freelance Writing Client

5 Proven Strategies to Land Your First Freelance Writing Client

Imagine waking up to an email from your first freelance writing client. The excitement, the validation, the start of your
4 min read
May
31
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How to Use Pinterest to Promote Your Freelance Writing Business

As a freelance writer I was a bit slow on the uptake when Pinterest casually sidled into mainstream social media. In fact, I had absolutely no idea how to use Pinterest to promote my freelance writing business and actually assumed…
2 min read
Dec
22
How to Find Your Purpose as a Writer

How to Find Your Purpose as a Writer

Realising it was time for a change last week also made me realise that I don’t want to just be a good writer. And I don’t want that for you either. This week I want to go deeper and explore…
3 min read
Dec
08
Dec 6 How to Become a Writer (No, Really)

Dec 6 How to Become a Writer (No, Really)

If you want to become a writer: dream big, make a plan and visualize.  But then let it be. Appreciate what you have now. Because guess what “arriving” as a freelance writer feels like?
2 min read
Nov
23
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How to Start a Freelance Writing Career… Alongside a Day Job

Starting any new business venture is hard work. Add a day job to the equation and you’re looking at a few sleepless nights and some busy weekends. If you want to start a…
4 min read
Nov
16
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Why You Need to Make Freelance Writing Your Business (Not Your Hobby)

Have you done everything right so far? You’ve built up a small portfolio of work, have a few regular clients and put in the ground work for some sort of online presence, right?
2 min read
Mar
07
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What to Charge Freelance Writing Clients

How to work out your hourly rate, how to adapt it per project — plus why and when you should turn down freelance writing work.
4 min read
Nov
29
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Why You Can (and Should) Become a Freelance Writer

Whether you become a freelance writer on the side while working another job, or you decide to go full-time, here are some simple truths to help you along the way.
3 min read
Nov
23
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30 Reasons You’re Failing at Becoming a Freelance Writer

Are any of these stopping you from becoming a freelance writer online? Be honest.
2 min read