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How I Make Money As a Writer ($100 to $1,000 a Post)

Elna Cain

You Need a Stand Out Portfolio A portfolio houses your writing. If you don’t want to commit to a website for your portfolio (which is ideal), you can use a portfolio site like Journo or Medium. Here’s my Journo portfolio: These are content platforms where you can share your content.

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I’m Noticing Something Different About Freelance Writing Jobs in 2024

Elna Cain

What’s Happening With Freelance Writing Jobs When I started looking at writing job boards way back in 2014, I was amazed that there were dedicated job boards JUST for freelance writers. As a freelance writer, it’s better to show your portfolio than a resume. Portfolios are up-to-date and show all your writing work.

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How to Deal With Difficult Clients As a Freelance Writer (11 Effective Tactics to Use)

Elna Cain

It’s not fun since I’ve been freelance writing since 2014, and you would think I wouldn’t be dealing with difficult clients! So, how do I deal with demanding clients since they would look good on my writer portfolio and could lead to more high-paying jobs ? You might be wondering, why am I invested in this client?

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Is Freelance Writing the Best Online Business to Start With?

Elna Cain

This wouldn’t be possible if I didn’t start freelance writing in 2014. A Portfolio (Contently is free, Medium is free, and LinkedIn is free). A Portfolio. A portfolio holds the best collection of your writing samples to show potential clients your niche expertise. My portfolio. The Internet.

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17 Responsibilities of a Freelance Writer You Should Know

Elna Cain

Being Responsible for Updating Your Portfolio. Part of your freelance writer responsibilities is ensuring your writing portfolio is up-to-date. With every new client piece, add it to your portfolio. I didn’t start receiving $900+ a post in 2014. Don’t wait until the end of the year to do that! A copywriter.

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15 Helpful Tips for Landing Your First Freelance Writing Gig in 2023 (+ Where to Find Them From Legit Writers)

Elna Cain

I’ve been a freelance writer since 2014, and over the years, I have seen the content landscape change and, only recently, dramatically shift in content production. A Focussed Portfolio is Essential to Landing Freelance Remote Writing Gigs. My portfolio. And that means having a focussed portfolio. And guess what?

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I Took These Content Mill Jobs & Realized Something

Elna Cain

When I first started freelance writing in 2014, I knew nothing. Constant Content – For this content mill, it looks like you have a portfolio filled with articles you write and sell on that platform. I just wanted to get paid and make money writing. And guess what? I found content mill jobs! for a 300-400 word post.”

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