Elna Cain

MAY 8, 2023

Picture this: You finally landed a freelance writing client, and you’re ecstatic. You send your project to your client and wait for feedback. In one of my posts about freelance writing and AI challenges, I did not foresee clients accusing writers of using AI writing tools. So you get to work. I do this with an SEO tool).

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Freelance Magic

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

One of the most important things as a freelancer is the connection you make with your clients. These might seem like cop-out email subject lines but they are so different from the usual “freelance writer for hire” or “I want to write for you” that they will almost certainly get an open. Image by stories on Freepik.com 2. Happy writing!

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 31, 2020

A stakeholder asks you a third-decimal-place question about a future project. With the right project management software, it’s easier to operate at a high level. If you’ve never tried project management software, these free options are a great place to start. The Top 4 Free Options for Project Management Software.

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Freelance Magic

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

To help you avoid the mistakes that freelance writers make early in their careers, I’ve put together a list of the most lucrative freelance writing niches. You might be surprised to see some of them as well-paying freelance writing niches, but life is full of surprises! Another place to look for projects on Web 3.0

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Elna Cain

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Right now, 82% of the total number of working freelancers are freelance writers. With this recent explosion of freelancers in the workforce, 24% of those freelance writers are making $50,000/year from their writing niche service. Is that mind-blowing for you? Did you think that writers could truly make that much money?

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Freelance Magic

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

One of the most important things as a freelancer is the connection you make with your clients. These might seem like cop-out email subject lines but they are so different from the usual “freelance writer for hire” or “I want to write for you” that they will almost certainly get an open. Image by stories on Freepik.com 2. Happy writing!

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Write Freelance

JUNE 6, 2019

Upwork, the global freelancing platform has now announced that it will be charging freelancers to apply for jobs on its website, regardless of whether the freelancers can get a project or not. So what does the new connects pricing model mean for freelancers like you? Let’s find out: What are connects in Upwork?

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Freelance Magic

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Today, I’m handing over the blog to Erika Rykun who has written a great guide to choosing a freelance career. If you’re on the fence or aren’t sure what’s involved, this will definitely help… . In the UK, there’s a 31% increase each year in the number of freelancers.

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Write Freelance

JANUARY 5, 2020

One of the most common questions I get asked is — How to become a freelance writer with no experience at all? And honestly, I don’t know how to answer it in a single sentence because there is just so much that goes into freelancing. . In this article, I cover everything that you would need to know about freelance writing. .

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Kayleigh Moore

AUGUST 22, 2022

Will companies move more writing work in-house, cutting freelance budgets? Things are definitely quieter. Number one: To make it clear that if you’re in the same boat right now, you’re definitely not alone. I find myself wondering: Will content budgets get slashed, leaving my services unneeded? But now: I don’t know.

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Freelance Magic

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Does this sound familiar to you: “Choose a freelance niche if you want to get paid well “? Whether you’re a beginner or have been feeling stuck for a while, you’ll probably have heard other freelancers harping on about choosing a niche. Whether you’re a freelance writer or a digital marketer, the market is competitive.

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Write Freelance

MAY 20, 2019

People often ask me if I get bored all day, since I work from home as a freelance content writer. In the last four years of freelancing full-time, I have worked from home, cafes, beaches, trains, buses, cars, other people’s homes, and basically every possible place where I could steadily use my laptop. But, to be honest, I don’t.

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Freelance Union

MARCH 9, 2023

I'd say that one of the hardest things to figure out when I first started freelancing was time management. When you're a freelancer, your time is entirely your own. So, I thought I would share my tips for fellow freelancers about time management - your time is money, so maximizing your time maximizes your money.

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Elna Cain

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Let me guess – You just started freelance writing and have no clue what you’re doing. And when you think of all the freelance writer responsibilities you need to know, you suddenly have analysis paralysis and don’t know where to begin. When I first learned about freelance writing , I made many mistakes.

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Freelance Union

MAY 31, 2023

How a diverse skill set can lead to more creativity and job freedom As a freelancer, having a diverse skill set is incredibly valuable. It not only allows you to be more creative in your approach to projects, but it also gives you the freedom to choose which jobs you want to take on.

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Freelance Magic

MARCH 31, 2022

It’s 2022, and you want to start freelancing — maybe as a side hustle on the weekends or because you want to wave goodbye to your day job. You’re in luck: 47% of hiring professionals are more likely to hire freelancers since the pandemic than they were in the past. Starting your freelance career can be terrifying. The good news?

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Freelance Union

MARCH 2, 2023

No more than a few years ago, most freelancers would get their gigs from dedicated platforms, referrals, return clients, and of course, brands approaching them for an offer. Today, we have a growing number of businesses and their recruiters actively looking for freelancers, but with a twist.

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Freelance Magic

APRIL 8, 2024

Because I make an effort to market my freelance business every month—in one way or another. Why you need to market your freelance business The hardest part of freelancing for many freelancers is finding enough work to tide them over. Mine definitely leans towards the clapped-out Ford).

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Elna Cain

AUGUST 26, 2024

When a freelance writing client gives me a 3,000-word article, it usually takes me ten days to write it. I Was Getting a Little Jelly I see a lot of freelance writing posts on LinkedIn, and now and then, I see posts of young writers sharing how fast they are writing their content for clients. Doing this was definitely a game-changer.

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 15, 2023

Are you thinking about freelancing in 2023? Freelancing has a lot going for it. You know it’s not necessarily going to be easy to get freelance jobs. You know it’s not necessarily going to be easy to get freelance jobs. You understand freelancing will bring up challenges, as well as opportunities. But you’re smart.

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Make a Living Writing

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

But in my decade-plus helping newbie writers launch their freelance careers, I’ve learned not to assume. People come from all walks of life into freelance writing, and aren’t born knowing the lingo. What I have for you isn’t your grandpa’s copywriting definition and description.

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Smart Blogger

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Whether you’re a seasoned freelance writer or a new writer with no experience, freelance writing jobs that pay are still plentiful in 2022, 2023, and beyond — if: You know where to look… You know how to promote yourself… And you know how to differentiate yourself from your fellow writers. That’s where we come in.

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 16, 2023

Then freelance editing could be exactly what you’re looking for! What Do Freelance Editing Jobs Involve? As a freelance editor, you’ll improve content for readability or visual appeal. So, if you’re already a professional freelance writer , you have an unfair advantage. Let’s dive in. It’s time to hit the job sites!

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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Hillary Weiss Presswood is a powerhouse brand strategist who projects confidence like a disco ball. Ideally, working with me will also help you level up your own writing and revision skills so you get better as a writer, project after project. My judgment works toward those ends. So what do other editors have to say?

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Elna Cain

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Look – I’ve done this type of post before on how to land your first client as a new freelance writer. 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. But that was years ago, and things have changed.

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Freelance Writing Jobs

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Following up on clients can be tricky if you’re a freelancer looking to land a gig. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a veteran in the freelancing business; sending out gentle reminders and a touching base email can be anxiety-inducing. million freelancers in the USA alone, you’ll have to up your game with follow-ups.

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 10, 2023

Think it’s impossible to find profitable freelance writing niches in 2023? In this post, we’ll cover the different niches available to freelance writers, and give you guidance on how to choose the right one for you. Now, before we begin, here’s a warning: Don’t get hung up on the perfect freelance niche for you.

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Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In 2020, when I was heading the project to update the rates chart for the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA), I asked our group of volunteers to update and define several editorial skills. Two years later, I’ve continued to notice a wide range of approaches when it comes to freelance developmental editing.

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Express Writers

DECEMBER 12, 2024

If you want a definition your customers can see and relate to, you must invest in brand consistency. When you order authority content, you can choose the same writers for each project to help maintain brand consistency for all your email, blog, and social content. Brand guidelines act like a recipe book.

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Neil Patel

MAY 6, 2021

The problem with book definitions is that they rarely help with understanding what a term like this means. You can read textbook definition after textbook definition and never truly understand the core meaning. The Real Definition of a Unique Selling Proposition. Basecamp Unique Selling Proposition.

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Kayleigh Moore

JANUARY 6, 2022

That also meant it was the highest salary I’ve paid myself so far in my eight years of freelancing full-time, but honestly…in sitting down to write this and crunching the numbers, I’m not sure that bump in salary was worth the strain of such a large workload. The year of side projects 2021 was a year full of side projects within my business.

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Nick Ursborne

JULY 17, 2023

Working with an AI is like having a super-smart assistant working with you on every project. We’re all using the same AI tools, so it should come as no surprise if clients begin to notice a similarity in voice and style, across all the different freelance writers they use. That’s not a good look for us as freelancers.

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 26, 2023

My book was also a project that I had spent a lot of my time on, so it was natural for me to want to try to contribute to its success. Find comfortable ways to use social media I started using social media before my book released to help build a platform and to promote my freelance and humor writing.

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Freelance Union

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

One of the biggest challenges creative freelancers share with me is knowing how much to charge for their services. One of the biggest pricing challenges I see freelancers experience is looking at pricing without context.  They So, let’s start with the definition of a profitable business.  To Can you relate?

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Teachable is especially effective for freelancers who want to turn their knowledge and experience into a revenue source. If you offer digital services and need a marketplace to promote your services, Fiverr is definitely one to check out. As a freelancer offering digital services, getting noticed is essential to your success.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

And here comes the last but definitely not the worst option. The best way to ensure results is to prepare a detailed job post and put it on freelancing platforms like Upwork. Well, an easy way is to ask your consultant for expectations you can have during the project. If they do a good job, then move to a larger project.

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Make a Living Writing

DECEMBER 11, 2023

There is some (much) debate in the freelancer world over whether or not you should have to submit resumes for freelancing jobs. There are valid arguments both for and against the freelance writer resume, but is there a definitive answer? It tells me the prospect may be inexperienced in working with freelancers.

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