You could be the best wordsmith in the world, but if you don't show off your freelance writing, people (and potential clients) can’t read your work, you’ll never be a successful freelance writer. Fortunately, in today’s digital world, showing off your writing is easy – and completely free (at least…
You don’t need to be Amazon or Macy’s to market your freelance writing business online. In fact, you don’t even need a large budget. Gone are the days of marketing requiring a big budget and major advertising dollars. Now, thanks to the wonders of the internet, marketing is much more…
What is the single most important tool in your marketing arsenal and a must-have for any freelance writer? Regardless of your experience, you MUST have a writing portfolio if you want to land freelance writing jobs and find high-paying clients. But knowing you need a portfolio is different than actually…
So you started a freelance writing blog. Congrats! A freelance writing blog can open doors to so many opportunities, and it can help you impress clients, show off your talents and build your brand. But before you can reap any of these benefits, you first need to attract visitors to…
Unless you’re really old school, you’re probably not cold calling people, nor are you selling your services over the phone or in print advertising. The majority of your clients are going to find you on the web or, at the very least, they’ll research your name and bylines before reaching…
I’ve said it time and time again: Your freelance writing website is your biggest marketing tool. In this day and age, the majority of your clients will come from the web. They will find you via Google, click to your site from LinkedIn, or see your portfolio link in a…
Do you want to write for me? I love welcoming new writers to my blog and giving them a chance to showcase their awesome work! I receive a lot of submissions for guest blog posts, but not all of them are appropriate for my blog. So, today I want…
The freelance writing circuit is competitive. For every job you apply for, there are likely hundreds of other, equally qualified writers applying for the same gig! As a freelance writer, standing out is crucial – and one way you can stand out from the crowd is to create a…
What can you learn from dating that you can apply to your freelance writing career? You may be surprised how closely related they are! As the only married one in my group of friends, let’s just say I’ve sort of become the “go-to” person when it comes to dating advice.…
How can you build your own personal brand? Why is it so difficult for writers to get paid what they are worth? Let’s see what some of the industry experts have to say about these topics! From time to time, I like to gather information from different experts across the…
