Elna Cain

MARCH 27, 2024

Want to know EXACTLY what you need to gain a writing job from the people that ACTUALLY hire writers? These freelance writing tips are invaluable information for you. But there are more freelance writing tips out there! Lauren Lang , director of content for Uplevel says she looks for writers that commit to what they say they do.

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Freelance Magic

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The world of freelancing has exploded in the last few years, and with it, the conversations around money have become louder, but not necessarily clearer. And it’s disconcerting, especially if you’ve just started freelancing or if you’re thinking about taking the dive any time soon. For some reason freelancers missed this memo.

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Elna Cain

APRIL 1, 2024

Every year, more and more companies are seeing the benefits of hiring freelancers over employees. In fact, up to 62% of companies are already hiring freelancers and aren’t stopping. Freelance writers are finding it more and more challenging having a sustainable living by writing for clients.

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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.

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Freelance Union

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Freelancers Union members receive 30 days of free unlimited access to CleanMyMacX and Setapp: [link] You might think of the best AI writing tools as a recent invention that makes everything easier for freelance writers. MacPaw makes Mac + iOS apps that have been installed on over 30 million devices worldwide.

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Freelance Union

JANUARY 16, 2025

As a freelancer, you might have clients request services from you that you can’t deliver. However, plenty of other freelancers could offer that service. Enter cross-referrals and professional networks for freelancers , which allow you to refer clients to other freelancers with different skill sets. 

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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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Freelance Magic

AUGUST 29, 2023

As a freelancer, we’re the boss and the employee, the admin and the HR department, the accounting team, and the marketing team. In this article, that’s what we’re diving into —- all the tools you might need as a freelancer to level up your business and your efficiency levels! Helps in managing projects in a clutter-free way.

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Kayleigh Moore

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Having a strong foundation of writing skills is essential to building a profitable career as a freelance writer. Far from a rare occurrence, this is a situation that plagues countless writers around the world. Beyond that, if the client wasn’t happy, they probably won’t re-hire you for future projects.

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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! This freelance writing client was great in the beginning. I’m currently dealing with a difficult client.

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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

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. This has never been more true as I land bigger clients with bigger projects. That’s a tall order for a freelance writer.

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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. It took me having to fail a bunch of times to finally find systems to help balance multiple clients, projects, and my family.

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Elna Cain

JANUARY 1, 2023

Many writers in my Writeto1k Facebook group are discussing intentions rather than resolutions. 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.

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Freelance Union

JANUARY 17, 2025

Freelancers Union members receive 30 days of free unlimited access to CleanMyMacX and Setapp:  [link] What’s really important in the freelance writing world is developing a unique writing style and improving as a professional. This article is posted with permission from our partner MacPaw.

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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. This was my first and only niche as a writer, and I must love it since I’ve stuck with it for all these years. And for years, I stuck with this freelance title.

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Make a Living Writing

JANUARY 2, 2025

Wondering if there are online magazines that pay decent freelance writing rates in 2025? But businesses, magazines, and digital publications still have freelance writing jobs they need to fill. Magazines for women Some of these online magazines that pay freelancers also have print versions. You’re not the only one.

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Make a Living Writing

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Here are 7 companies that pay freelancers. Even if you think Adobe is a spice you buy at Whole Foods, there are a few greeting card companies that accept work from freelance writersno artistic talents needed. How do you become a greeting card writer? Did you know you can earn money by finding greeting card writing jobs?

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Freelance Magic

JANUARY 6, 2021

Making sure your freelance client list is regularly topped up with paying work is a big struggle. In fact, finding work is probably the hardest part about freelancing. They bring freelancers on board to do different parts of each project. They project manage everything, so you know exactly what you need to do and when.

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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. Define Your Project Goals Defining your project goals is the first step in working with a content writer.

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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? What is freelance writing?

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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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Kayleigh Moore

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

How can a freelance writer go about getting new clients if they don't use social media? And the truth is: You can be a social media ghost and still have a thriving freelance writing business. Strategy 1: Sign up for premium freelancer platforms Don’t waste your time on Upwork and Fiverr. SelectFew projects are different.

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Nick Ursborne

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Too many freelancers build up a body of expertise in a particular area and then dive straight in. Maybe they decide to be a writer or copywriter in the alternative health industry. You don’t want to have to compete with other freelancers for every job that comes up. They get away from the crowds of competing freelancers.

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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. The Freelance Framework features freelance writing jobs.

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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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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. They trust you to run with ideas and take charge of projects. They’re your ticket to nailing projects and building lasting connections with clients.

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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. It’s a great place for finding potential clients to pitch. Add samples.

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Elna Cain

JANUARY 7, 2023

As a freelance writer, you are probably always looking for ways to improve your skills. Reading is an amazing way to develop the skills you need to make you a better writer. It gives you the opportunity to observe successful writers and helps you learn more about writing. How Does Reading Make You a Better Writer?

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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? All over Twitter, I’m seeing posts from writers sharing about the latest layoffs. But, because of what is happening offline, it’s actually improving chances for new freelancers.

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Freelance Union

JANUARY 27, 2025

Studies show that 58% of freelancers find it challenging to manage their time. I have personally experienced this challenge as a freelance writer. A good example is a 50,000-word e-book or report writing project, or a complex article that requires extensive research or multiple interview subjects.

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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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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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Write Freelance

JANUARY 21, 2023

At least it used to be, seven years ago when I had just dived into freelance writing. I was initially more inclined towards classroom courses since those would help me get out of the house more (I work from home ) and they would also allow me to network with other writers.

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Write Freelance

JANUARY 7, 2023

Creating your first freelance invoice can be challenging and confusing at the same time. What’s the best freelance invoice format? What should you include in an invoice as a freelancer? Using a freelance invoice template or an invoicing tool to help you stay ahead of things. What is a freelance invoice?

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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. Did you think that writers could truly make that much money?

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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.

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