Kayleigh Moore

JANUARY 12, 2023

The process usually goes like this: A writer fills out a form indicating he/she would like to contribute a piece, sharing basic info on their experience level, expertise with the subject matter, and a few writing samples. The pitch helps the editors screen writers based on a few key indicators: Is the pitch relevant? Is it specific?

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Elna Cain

DECEMBER 3, 2022

But part of being a successful freelance writer is not how well we write or how many clients we have – we also have to understand the money aspect of our business. Between savings, invoices, taxes, and retirement, addressing your personal finances as a freelance writer can be overwhelming. Trust me – I know!

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Elna Cain

APRIL 1, 2024

Freelance writers are finding it more and more challenging having a sustainable living by writing for clients. Brady Dinkel is a freelance writer and he uses his freelance income to cover his backpacking trips. In their study, they discuss the major challenges freelancers face, which can be a helpful roadmap for new freelance writers.

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Nick Ursborne

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Freelance and in-house writers are relying too heavily on AI tools like ChatGPT to write their sales copy, content, and social media updates. When you use the same tool as every other writer, you begin to churn out writing that feels generic, flat… and the same as everything else out there. The result? That’s insane!

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Freelance Magic

DECEMBER 1, 2024

But if you’ve ever wondered, Can I really make a living as a freelance writer? Businesses need more content than ever, and they’re willing to pay good money for freelance writers who can deliver. Ready to become a freelance writer? Who hires freelance writers? the answer is a resounding yes. What is freelance writing?

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Nick Ursborne

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

There is a particular challenge here for writers and copywriters. Is it as good as the writing of a skilled and experienced human writer? Next steps for digital copy and content writers. And if you don’t keep up, you’ll always be losing work to writers who are leaning into this technology. No, it isn’t.

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Elna Cain

JANUARY 1, 2023

Many writers in my Writeto1k Facebook group are discussing intentions rather than resolutions. When starting as a beginner freelance writer , one thing that can help you stay on track and make a living is creating a client ladder. When you read more, you simply become a better writer overall. Create a Client Ladder.

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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. Writers are struggling financially, and I think I know why. But, as a freelance writer, you can wow clients with WHAT you link to in your articles. And by wowing clients, you become their go-to writer. This is shocking!

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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. Not only do they want a writer, but also someone who knows SEO, knows copywriting, can interview SMEs, can illustrate points, and make the article easy to understand.

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Elna Cain

JANUARY 28, 2023

One of the best reasons I love about being a freelance writer is you can make up your own salary and rates. I know, budgets aren’t exactly the most exciting thing to talk about, but they are necessary; especially for a newer freelance writer. I wrote a post a while ago about how to manage your money as a new freelance writer.

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Elna Cain

AUGUST 13, 2023

And I’ll go as far as saying you should own a laptop or computer if you want to make a living as a writer. So before I get into the laptops suggestions, let’s take a look at some things to consider when looking for the best laptop for writers. MacBook Air MacBooks have been a favorite for writers for a long time.

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Agency Content Writer

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A content author, also called a content writer , plays a crucial role in modern media by crafting meaningful, engaging, and purposeful text for various platforms. For instance, websites like Semrush provide examples of how professional writers contribute to digital strategy. appeared first on Agency Content Writer.

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Elna Cain

JUNE 3, 2023

So, how do I deal with demanding clients since they would look good on my writer portfolio and could lead to more high-paying jobs ? Let’s dive into my freelance writer story about this particular client and then specific scenarios on how to deal with these toxic clients. This is what content writer Dana does : 4.

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Kayleigh Moore

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

make you a better writer. To convey ideas clearly and persuasively, writers must cultivate a methodical and logical approach to their thoughts, translating into clearer, more effective writing. Writers can enhance their clarity and precision by engaging deeply with philosophical methods. I have a few thoughts on this.

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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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Jane Friedman

JUNE 25, 2024

One of the best pieces of advice for writers is to read as widely as possible, especially in your genre. For centuries, public libraries have made that goal for writers not just possible, but affordable. Beyond books, most public libraries offer additional services incredibly helpful to writers.

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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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Jane Friedman

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

As a long-time workshop leader, I’m in awe of how some writers are masters at putting themselves on a path of creative self-destruction. As a writer myself, I watch them and think, Wow. After revisiting that book, it occurred to me that highly effective people and highly ineffective writers have a lot in common.

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Jane Friedman

OCTOBER 1, 2024

I offer three suggestions to assist new writers: Embrace It , Try It , and Maximize It. First, take a deep breath, and accept that you are a writer. If you write regularly and want to achieve the dream of being published, you simply must be prepared to tell the world you are a writer. You’re not a ‘real’ writer.”

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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. Managing client relationships is a marker of success As a freelance writer, remember that managing expectations is a skill you can develop over time.

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iWriter

AUGUST 18, 2024

Are you on the hunt for a freelance content writer who can transform your ideas into captivating stories? The Importance of Hiring a Freelance Content Writer Finding the right freelance content writer can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Reviewing a freelance writer’s portfolio is essential.

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Shorthand Content Marketing

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

All content writing is subjective, and unless you feel a certain writer is the right match for what you need, you shouldn’t hire them. If you are looking to hire a writer for your business, either to create blogs, social media posts, white papers, or sales pages, you are in luck. And of course, that includes content writers.

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 18, 2024

As writers, we’ve all experienced the law of diminishing returns—the point at which our writing stops being generative and begins to feel like we’re pulling each word from our synapses by hand. ” How might writers support our writing practice in a way that doesn’t leave us mentally burned out? .”

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Jane Friedman

JULY 25, 2024

Writing takes an enormous amount of discipline, even for the most dedicated and productive writers. Even if you have not received a diagnosis of ADHD, you may be one of the many writers (like me) who struggle mightily to marshal your attention. You do not need to write every day to be a “real” writer.

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Smart Blogger

AUGUST 12, 2024

It’s little wonder then why writers, bloggers, copywriters, students, and creatives from all fields use swipe files to fine-tune their writing skills and brainstorm fresh ideas. When these writers needed to create a new piece of content, swipe files gave them something to lean on. But what is a swipe file anyway?

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Write Freelance

JANUARY 21, 2023

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. For a freelance writer, taking up a creative writing course online can help you hone your skills and also move more towards fiction writing.

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Express Writers

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Most of these are likely lacking one thing in common a dedicated business content writer. However, if youre currently getting your business content out by asking team members to wear a writers hat a few hours a week, these are challenging hurdles to clear. Companies publishing 16 or more blog posts per month generate 4.5

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Freelance Writing Jobs

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Freelance writers need all the credibility they can get. What you can do to build credibility as a freelance writer 1. What writer doesn’t have an outlet for expression? The more you write, the better writer you’ll become and you’ll be justified in charging expert-level rates. Good at what you do.

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Agency Content Writer

JANUARY 24, 2023

They are all passionate about their mission and needed a writer to take their ideas and get them on their website. Tried hiring another writer and realized I don’t like managing. The post How I Grew My Writing Business by 40% in One Year appeared first on Agency Content Writer. Initiated website design/development partnerships.

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Nick Ursborne

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This means we are already way past the conversation where some writers argue with me about whether AI writing is “good enough”. It doesn’t matter whether you’re of the opinion that AI can’t replace human writers. We’re 85% past that point. It’s already happening. The question now is how we can be part of the future of writing online.

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Enchanting Marketing

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

We’re all bad writers. ” This blog post is inspired by the delightful book One True Sentence: Writers & Readers on Hemingway’s Art , a collection of 38 interviews examining some of Hemingway’s most interesting sentences. We often think of writers as being in charge of a story. It’s a collaboration.

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Enchanting Marketing

MAY 9, 2023

But the lower the effort of the reader, the higher the effort of the writer. I am a daily-ish writer, and I can deal with short gaps. There’s a gap between where we are as writers and where we want to be. Study your hero writers, and be curious about what makes them good. It’s normal when the words don’t flow naturally.

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Nick Ursborne

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

It’s easy for writers and copywriters to roll their eyes when they hear about AI writing tools. The trajectory of this technology is moving fast… and should have every writer paying close attention. Why Writers Shouldn’t Dismiss AI or Fear It AI writing tools are going to get way better over the next one or two years.

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Kristi Hines

JANUARY 1, 2024

The following list includes over 70 programs for artists, authors, bloggers, designers, developers, musicians, podcasters, video creators, website owners, and writers. Transform the content with AI, and you can sell it on ChatGPT.

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Enchanting Marketing

AUGUST 27, 2024

Let go of the shiny mask of perfection Wholehearted writers don’t write to impress, to big themselves up, to show off as more expert than someone else. See your readers as equals Wholehearted writers don’t write to lecture. And the big one keeps saying, ‘Real writers don’t struggle like this. No one is a bad writer.

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Enchanting Marketing

MARCH 7, 2023

Good writers don’t want to impress readers with their creativity and word wizardry. A good writer shows up in their writing When I read something good, I feel a connection with the author. What we give our attention shapes our writing, and that’s how we show up as writers. They aim to engage and communicate clearly.

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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. Worse yet: This perpetual state of worry is only the beginning of the insecurity a writer might feel about his or her skills.

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