Kayleigh Moore

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

How can a freelance writer go about getting new clients if they don't use social media? As someone who's been thinking a LOT lately about the mental bandwidth social media takes up, this seemed like a good topic to tackle head-on. Now, don’t get me wrong: I *love* social media ( Twitter especially.) Here's how.

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Susan Greene

AUGUST 11, 2024

I recently was targeted for a scam being played on freelancers such as copywriters and graphic designers. I’m publishing the following information as a warning to other freelancers to not get duped. The negative effect of Social Media on Teens 7. Overview/Introduction. Types of Depression. 4 Diagnosing Depression in Teens.

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Freelance Magic

MARCH 12, 2024

You’re tired of working for someone else, 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: 62% of companies already hire freelancers, while 66% plan to hire more freelancers in the next few years. The good news? Read the guide).

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Elna Cain

JANUARY 13, 2023

The age of an AI writing tool is here, and as freelance writers, we need to EMBRACE this new way of writing. I know many writers are thinking this is the end of freelance writing, but it’s not. In fact, with the advent of using an AI writing tool, you can offer new jobs – prompt engineering – as a freelancer!

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Elna Cain

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

When I started using LinkedIn as a freelance writer, I thought of it as a resume platform. Fill in your information, where you worked, and there you go – freelance jobs would come to me. If I switched up my LinkedIn profile to align with my new career as a freelance writer, I would be getting leads on tap.

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Buffer

DECEMBER 9, 2024

In this post, we're going to go over exactly what tools and workflows you can use as a verbal processor to turn all those spoken ideas into content you can share on social media. Bonus: Automate your process Once you've got the basics down, you can take things to the next level by automating parts of your workflow.

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Freelance Magic

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

More than half of the world’s population uses social media today. That translates to tons of opportunities to connect with different people, including your target audience, helping you grow your freelance business. In this case, an effective social media strategy can help you expand your network and get lucrative high-paying clients.

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Elna Cain

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

So, lately, whenever I check different job boards and platforms, I’ve been noticing something shifting with freelance writing jobs. At first, I only saw one or two jobs, but then as the months rolled by, it seemed like whole job boards are dedicated to these seemingly-looking freelance writing jobs. What gives?

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Elna Cain

MAY 8, 2023

Picture this: You finally landed a freelance writing client, and you’re ecstatic. In one of my posts about freelance writing and AI challenges, I did not foresee clients accusing writers of using AI writing tools. This involves networking , social media, and tools like HARO or Qwoted to gain quotes. So you get to work.

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Elna Cain

APRIL 27, 2024

One of the hardest things new freelance writers face is the uphill battle of trying to find a dang writing job. It can be challenging if you don’t know where to look or all you see from freelance platforms like Upwork are low-paying writing jobs. You’ll witness the success and failures as a freelancer and content creator.

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Kayleigh Moore

MAY 13, 2021

Popping in today to share a few lessons learned from my seven years as a full-time freelance writer. Freelance writers have to keep a lot of their own plates spinning, but that doesn’t mean they have to do everything by themselves. This phrase is one I swiped from Convertkit , but it applies to freelance writers, too.

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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? The tech and media industries are laying off thousands of workers. This is a result of a slow economy and over-hiring (due to the pandemic) and is impacting tech and media jobs hard.

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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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Contently

AUGUST 27, 2024

Many companies in marketing, media, or communications rely on freelance contributors, yet brands don’t always know how to effectively integrate these new teammates. Whether you’re looking to find new freelancers or already have external contributors helping out, you’ll benefit from a freelance onboarding process.

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Elna Cain

MARCH 8, 2025

So, if you’re a new freelance writer, here’s your plan to raise your rates from $100 a post to $1,000 a post. You Need Companies that Pay Writers & Writers Need a High-Paying Niche The first thing you need are clients that can actually pay freelance writers. This is what I did.

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Elna Cain

JANUARY 28, 2023

Fortunately, adding a side hustle like freelance writing, can help you live more freely (travel around the world) and sustainably. One of the best reasons I love about being a freelance writer is you can make up your own salary and rates. I wrote a post a while ago about how to manage your money as a new freelance writer.

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Elna Cain

MARCH 3, 2023

Maybe you want to give up freelance writing before you even start. It’s all about generative AI, and you are worried if freelance writing is safe from AI now and in the future. The impact of the new technological advancement is a central focus for many new freelance writers and copywriters – and it should be.

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Elna Cain

APRIL 5, 2023

Writing is a form of creativity, and as freelance writers, it’s our job to write compelling blog posts, white papers, case studies, or any content a client wants. That’s a tall order for a freelance writer. How do you avoid burnout as a freelance writer? All that COGNITIVE LOAD drains me of my creativity.

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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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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! Cybersecurity. Another place to look for projects on Web 3.0

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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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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 Magic

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Starting a freelance writing career can be an exciting yet daunting journey, especially if you’re starting with little to no experience. In fact, my dad took me out for lunch and told me I was making the biggest mistake of my life when I quit my job to move to Spain and start my career as a freelancer. Trust me, I’ve been there.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 18, 2025

In social media groups and forums, many of us writers talk about the trifecta of building a website, maintaining our online identity, and navigating the shifting sands of social media platforms. More and more professional relationships were being forged via video apps and social media. Flash forward to 2024.

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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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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 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

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This guide runs you through a step-by-step process you can use to secure your next freelance client (and the next, and the next). It can introduce you to new clients and fellow freelancers, plus it adds a bit of humanity to an otherwise online profession. I wanted to let you know that I’m currently taking on freelance writing projects.

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Freelance Union

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Be aware, however, that you must claim all of the freelance taxable income you have received and substantiate all of your deductions with proper receipts (not just credit card statements). In addition, here are some of the top freelance tax deductions for the 2024 tax year: 1.

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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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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

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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Elna Cain

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

With so many freelance writing terms floating around out there, you may have stumbled upon the term “on-spec writing.” ” I know how confusing everything can be when you’re a beginner freelance writer, so I’m here to make things easier for you! What is On-Spec Writing?

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Freelance Magic

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Freelancing is a game of ups and downs with no guarantee of a consistent, steady income. Cold pitching is a popular tactic for freelancers to win new clients and expand their business. 5 reasons why freelancers believe in cold pitching. Freelancers swear by cold pitches for several reasons. The good news: there is.

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Freelance Magic

MARCH 15, 2023

By Juwaria Merchant In the world of freelancing, cold pitching is treated as the be-all and end-all to land clients. Cold pitching, if done right, can do wonders for your freelancing career. After all, you’re a self-respecting freelancer who has a lot to offer and has the ability to make your clients a lot of money.

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Neil Patel

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Feeling uninspired by your social media content lately? To help break you from your creative slump, we’ve explored five social media content hacks that will completely reinvigorate your timeline and inspire new high-quality posts. It happens more than we’d like to admit. By going live. Tips for Successful Live Videos.

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Make a Living Writing

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

After writing on my own blog about how freelance writers should aim for making $100 an hour , I heard from many writers. And over at All Freelance Writing , Jennifer Mattern posts job listings only for gigs that pay over $50 a post. This post originally appeared on the WM Freelance Writers Connection.

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