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Contracts for Freelancers: 3 Surprising Things You Should Add to Your Agreement
This is not legal advice. These are observations based on my time as a freelancer and what I think about contracts for freelancers. Contracts. Does anyone, except lawyers, want to deal with these docs? They can be complex, but they’re absolutely necessary. Here...
Get Paid to Write: 7 Methods Every Writer Needs to Know About
Getting paid to write is something that many people dream about. Who wouldn't want to make money writing about things that they love? *types into Google: How to be a freelance writer* A lot of us have been there, myself included. Unfortunately, while many...
LinkedIn for Freelancers: This is How to Make Connections the Right Way
Using LinkedIn can put you on the right path to uncovering new freelance opportunities. But if you do it the wrong way? You can ruin your reputation as a service provider. Here’s the good news... Leveraging LinkedIn is easier than you might believe. ...
How to Improve Your Freelance Pitch (in 5 Minutes or Less)
Working on a freelance pitch? Here are three simple ways to make it better than your competitors—fast. 1. Personalize In a sea of pitches that start with generic greetings & opening lines, you'll stand out if you take a few minutes to customize. Find the...
How to Write a Pitch That Wins Freelance Clients (in 7 Steps)
Trying to figure out how to write a pitch makes many freelancers...queasy. How do you know who to pitch? What do you say? What do you do in the face of rejection? If any of those questions cross your mind when you think about this form of marketing, you're not alone....
Gig Jobs: Everything You Need to Know to Make Money
It's no secret that starting a side hustle can bring in extra cash. The popularity of gig jobs is growing. Now, more people than ever can join the gig economy. Still, some struggle with knowing where to start. Curious about how it all works? Here's everything you need...
3 Simple Reasons Why Picking a Freelance Writing Niche is a Terrible Idea
Do you actually need to choose a freelance writing niche? This is a hot topic in the freelance writing world. People often frame picking a niche as the ONLY way to stand out as a professional and be attractive to clients but this couldn’t be further from the truth....
How to Create a Freelance Writer Portfolio: The Ultimate Guide
If a potential client asks to see samples of your work, what would you show them? You need to have samples of your writing ready. An online portfolio is one of the most important assets you can create for yourself as a new freelance writer. Not sure where to...
9 Time Management Tips for Freelancers That Boost Productivity
Want to increase your freelance income? There are many ways to approach this, but the most important one is often overlooked: time management. The saying time is money may be cliche, but it is definitely true for freelancers. Running your own business isn’t easy and...
How to Earn Your First $1,000 As a Freelancer (With No Experience)
Ever wonder where to start freelancing and how to make money online? The idea sounds promising, but taking steps to accomplish that can seem overwhelming. I know exactly how that feels. At the start of my career, making my first $1,000 as a freelancer felt like a huge...
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