Elna Cain

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Look – What’s the fastest way to build your freelance writing business when people are losing their jobs everywhere you look? But, because of what is happening offline, it’s actually improving chances for new freelancers. You can start your freelance business quickly, even when you see layoffs everywhere in the news.

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 3, 2020

That’s why you may need to enlist the help of an SEO freelancer. How an SEO Freelancer Can Help Your Business. Before we go any further, let’s quickly define what a freelance SEO is. Simply put, an SEO freelancer is a professional who helps you gain more visibility on search engines. Keyword Research.

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Elna Cain

JANUARY 1, 2023

To help you achieve the best in 2023, let’s go over some freelance writing resolutions you can set for your business. And I’m pretty sure that if YOU raised your freelance writing rates, you’d attract better writing jobs. As a new freelancer, it’s hard to land that ideal client right off the bat.

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Elna Cain

JANUARY 4, 2023

Let me guess: Every new freelance writer wants a legit writing job, right? As a new freelance writer, this is one of the skills you need t to have a successful freelance writing business. So, if you are in the same situation as me, here are ways to balance your work as a new freelance writer. Or five clients? Or would it?

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Elna Cain

MARCH 17, 2024

How do you find freelance work online? When I started out in 2014, I just used freelance job boards, and boom! There are more opportunities to find work online as a freelance writer, which works better in some ways than others. Or, what if you have absolutely no experience writing online or writing for freelance clients?

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Elna Cain

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

I discovered that the true answer to how much new freelance writers make remains low – $10/hour. If your freelance writing business is down the toilet and you’re struggling to gain consistent writing jobs, pay attention to what I’m about to share. And this is the fastest way to build your freelance clients.

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iWriter

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Are you struggling to get the results you want from your freelance writer? Effectively briefing your freelance writer is key to ensuring they understand your needs and deliver high-quality work. Provide Clear Instructions Providing clear instructions is crucial for getting the best results from your freelance writer.

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Write Freelance

JUNE 13, 2023

After all, being a freelance content writer isn’t just about writing sentences that seem interesting to read. Content writing and editing tools #1- Google Docs A must-have tool in every freelance content writer’s arsenal Google Docs is one of the popular free content writing apps for creating and editing text documents online.

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Elna Cain

JUNE 3, 2023

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! My Story: Dealing with Difficult Freelance Clients Dealing with clients who don’t pay or micro-manage your writing is difficult.

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Write Freelance

AUGUST 12, 2020

Wondering how to become a freelance writer and find high paying jobs? I have been into freelance writing for over 6+ years (even before work from home was considered cool), and throughout this time, I have learned a lot about what it takes to be a good content writer and find high paying writing jobs. Who is a freelance writer?

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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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Jane Friedman

MARCH 18, 2025

I searched Freelancing Females , a database of freelancers, for a designer who could also advise me on my content strategy and SEO. I had never defined what it is I do or why it might be relevant or of interest. I trusted people would get it by osmosis. The staples.

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Freelance Magic

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The word freelance writer has been a buzzword for quite some time now — but what does it actually mean?! According to Askwonder , freelance writing is the third most popular freelancing task, representing 17% of all freelancing in the UK and US. What is freelance writing?

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Make a Living Writing

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Cranking out a first draft is agony for many freelance writers. My writing speed was so terrible, I even quit freelance writing for a while. When I came back to freelance writing after a long break, I had a new attitude-and a new skill set. You might also want to research and choose SEO keyword terms. Let it be messy.

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Freelance Magic

JANUARY 16, 2023

I know a lot of freelancers who only write one or two pieces a week, and that’s totally cool too. But I’ve been doing this for 8 years now (my freelance anniversary is coming up this month!) It looks a bit like this: Add relevant info from the brief to a Google doc (like internal links, keywords, any descriptions, etc).

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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. Luckily, I wasn’t completely up sh** creek without a paddle.

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Freelance Magic

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

That translates to tons of opportunities to connect with different people, including your target audience, helping you grow your freelance business. Despite popular opinion, freelancers don’t have a lot of free time. A lot of freelancers don’t use their cover photos properly. Which social media platform(s) should you focus on?

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Neil Patel

APRIL 14, 2021

Annually, 59 million Americans take on freelance projects, making up 36 percent of the workforce. 73 percent of hiring managers plan to continue or boost their reliance on freelancers. Historically, freelancers have had a number of platforms to connect with potential employers, including Upwork and Fiverr.

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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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Freelance Magic

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It can be incredibly disheartening when you’re starting out as a freelance writer to come up against the roadblock of having no freelance writing samples. I struggled with this a lot when I started my freelance writing business. Metro UK : They accept pitches from new freelance writers and cover a wide range of topics.

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Freelance Union

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

With 59 million freelancers in 2020 in the US and experts claiming that by 2027, the majority of the workforce in the US will be freelancers , we know freelancing is getting increasingly popular each year. Thus, freelancers are recovering control over their time, schedules, and finances while making more money than ever.

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Freelance Magic

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

My latest podcast episode is all about the future of freelancing: Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ve probably heard all the talk about ChatGPT for writers—will it replace us? How freelance writers can use ChatGPT to their advantage And no, I don’t mean by asking it to churn out fluffy 500-word pieces. It’s endless.

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Write Freelance

OCTOBER 18, 2021

One of the biggest struggles of being a freelance writer? Finding genuine and well-paid freelance writing jobs. Hustle is a part of freelancing, but being your own boss shouldn’t mean continuously struggling to find work. When you are a freelancer, every hour wasted is money lost. Not sure where to look? Job boards.

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Freelance Magic

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

This is by FAAAR the #1 question I get from freelancers. Every freelancer is different. Twitter I LOVE Twitter and it’s a great way to connect with fellow freelancers, but there are also a ton of relevant SaaS brands lurking on the sidelines. “How do you find clients ??”

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Elna Cain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

I’ve been a content writer for SaaS for almost a decade now… well, I mean, a freelancer, not just a writer. I educated y’all about freelance writing, and doing that helped you decide if my digital products are for you. And for years, I stuck with this freelance title.

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Freelance Magic

JANUARY 30, 2024

How to Find Clients on LinkedIn as a Freelance Writer Let’s face it, LinkedIn is enjoying the limelight at the mo. In this blog post, we’ll explore how freelance writers can leverage LinkedIn to find and pitch potential clients effectively. Include keywords in your headline. Firstly, it’s a professional platform.

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Freelance Magic

JUNE 26, 2023

As a freelancer, getting new clients is an ongoing challenge. But what sets successful freelancers apart is their ability to turn those one-time clients into long-term retainers. What is a Retainer in Freelancing? I carry out keyword research using Ahrefs and put together a basic calendar for 3-6 months’ worth of content.

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Elna Cain

OCTOBER 19, 2023

For a brand new freelance writer, these websites can be the big break to make this dream a reality. If you want to be able to work from home as a freelance writer, then a way to get started is to snag paid guest posting websites. It’s also not great for your reputation as a freelance writer, right?

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Freelance Union

APRIL 16, 2024

Moving from the security of a full-time job to the world of freelancing might seem a slightly daunting and unpredictable step to make. For many aspiring freelancers with a passion and talent for providing a service that benefits their clients , making that switch is one of the most enriching and fulfilling steps you can take.

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Freelance Magic

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re intrigued by the idea of earning a comfortable income as a freelance blogger. But, when I started back in 2014, I had no idea that freelance blogging would be such a lucrative business. per piece to £1,000 a piece and earning £10k a month as a freelance blogger, buckle up.

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Freelance Magic

JULY 26, 2022

Your freelance business is only as good as your clients. If you have a shocker of a schedule that’s 99% freelance clients from hell, you’re going to have a bad time. Okay, first things first: what is a freelance client from hell? The 7 Characteristics of a Great Freelance Client. In short, no. They Pay On Time.

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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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Freelance Magic

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

10 important strategies for managing client expectations as a freelance writer I’ve worked with more than 100 clients over the past 10 years—I’ve seen it all. Understand what clients want (and need) The first step in any freelance writing project is to have a good chat with your client.

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Copywriter Collective

AUGUST 6, 2024

Writing is an equally rewarding and isolating freelance profession. I go back to a few key points when I need to refocus on what made me passionate about things like organic traffic and keywords in the first place. I explained the importance of local SEO keywords, which she’d never heard about. Is Copywriting Worth It?

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Make a Living Writing

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Long ago, I came up with a list of ways working freelancers can grow their writing income. I’ve given the list a major update, since things do keep changing in the freelance world. How to make money writing Aren’t you sick of the negativity out there in the freelance writing community? I know I am. SEO your website.

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ContentWriters

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Many freelance writers develop niches in specific industries or types of content in which they gain a significant amount of expertise. Wherever your freelance writing career takes you, being able to write fact-driven pieces will make you a more valuable writer. Conduct a Keyword Search. Why Research Is Your Friend.

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Freelance Writing Jobs

JULY 19, 2024

When you start freelancing, you might feel like your clients are like employers. When writing a freelance contract , clearly outline all the tasks you’ll be providing for your client. For further reading, check out The Dos and Don’ts of a Freelance Writing Contract. Remember scope creep ?

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