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How to Become a Freelance Writer In 4 Simple Steps for 2025

Elna Cain

A lot of the entry-level gigs I picked up back when I started in 2014 are gone. Back in 2014, I was on maternity leave and wanted to stay home but needed a job of some kind. If you’re easy to work with and turn in solid drafts, they’ll keep sending projects your way. Freelance platforms can work, but pick just one.

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What Is Generative AI and How Does It Work?

Backlinko

Upload a background image, crop it if necessary, and enter a project name (optional). 1956 Dartmouth AI conference The Dartmouth Summer Research Project on Artificial Intelligence, considered the birth of AI, brought together AI experts. 2014 GANs and VAEs The development of GANs and VAEs dramatically advanced generative AI technology.

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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, we set our own rates via per word or per project because we are business owners. Then there was Blogging Pro.

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How I Became a SaaS Content Writer (Content Writing for SaaS Companies)

Elna Cain

My B2B SaaS Content Writing Story When I started freelance writing in 2014 and landed a gig with Blogging Wizard to write about content marketing and digital marketing ideas, I called my content service digital marketing writing services. You can pair SaaS with practically any industry – B2B or B2C.

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

Elna Cain

And this is a high-paying freelance writing project too. It’s not fun since I’ve been freelance writing since 2014, and you would think I wouldn’t be dealing with difficult clients! Be Firm in Your Conversation Don’t be afraid to send a quick email about wanting to talk about the project over a Zoom call.

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The Fastest Way to Build Your Freelance Writing Business (Even With Thousands of Layoffs)

Elna Cain

When I started in 2014, I made many freelancing mistakes. One time I just forgot to invoice a client because I didn’t have a project management system. Researching Researching for your blog writing or copywriting projects is something writers need to learn and know how to do well.

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In Honor of Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Awareness Month

Melanie Saxton

This month, I reflect back on a health editor assignment I wrote for Katy Christian Magazine in 2014, “ Millions Mobilized in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.” HBO’s “The Alzheimer’s Project” shares that 70 percent of people with Alzheimer’s live at home, cared for by family and friends. 10 million Americans provide 8.5

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