This is a guest post by Pinar Tarhan. When you are a new freelance blogger, it’s easy to focus on the clips you don’t have. And if you don’t have experience, what will you say in your pitch? And what… Continue Reading
Note: A version of this post was originally published on Make a Living Writing. Do you keep in touch with former freelance writing customers? Do you have a client that “got away?” Do you ever think about them or wonder… Continue Reading
Running a freelance writing business isn’t easy. For one, there always seems to be an endless number of tasks on your to-do list. You have research, client-hunting, business admin, idea-generation, bill collection… oh, and actual writing, of course. And while… Continue Reading
If you’re new to freelance writing and your portfolio pieces are limited (or non-existent) then you should seriously consider guest blogging. Writing guest articles on other sites is an effective way to score clips and connect with people in… Continue Reading
Clients who stick around and need content on a consistent basis are the best ones to have. For one thing, they provide you with regular writing assignments, so you’re not always worrying about where you’ll get your next paycheck. Additionally,… Continue Reading
Embed from Getty Images As someone who wears a lot of content hats (i.e. freelance writer/editor/content marketer/content strategist etc.), I’ve sent and received several LOIs and emails to potential clients. I’ve been on both sides of the writer–client relationship, and… Continue Reading
Have you ever wondered how some writers can seem to create brilliant and original content time and time again? Have you ever asked yourself if these people experience writer’s block or topic fatigue? And if they do, how do they… Continue Reading
I recently published a guest article on PostJoint detailing a no fluff, step-by-step guide on how I landed an $800 per month client using a customized email pitch. Some of you may have seen it already, but I’ve received an… Continue Reading
Last week, we talked about determining if you’re good enough to be a freelance writer,and how asking for feedback can help you do that. It’s true that seeking feedback will help you answer that age-old question, “Am I good… Continue Reading
“Am I good enough?” Chances are, if you’re looking to become a freelance writer you’ve asked yourself that question more than once. I know I have. (I still do, especially when I’m taking on an ambitious project.) Back when I… Continue Reading