April 9, 2019 | Tags: article ideas, article writing advice, business, content strategy, freelance rates, freelance writer, freelance writing advice, freelancing, how to make more money, making six figures freelancing, time management, writing rates
When I first started freelance writing, I was (mostly) happy with any assignment I could get. I wanted to beef up my portfolio with a range of clips from numerous clients and I didn’t mind the initial effort it took when working with a new client. Fast forward a few years—six of them full-time freelance… Read More
April 1, 2019 | Tags: article ideas, article writing advice, content marketing, how to make more money, podcasts, podcasts for personal development, productivity, side hustle, work from home
When I need a break from writing freelance articles, interviewing sources and emailing editors and clients, I love to go on a walk outside and listen to a podcast that teaches me something, usually about small business, personal finance, or freelancing. Not only do I enjoy learning by listening while walking my dog or running… Read More
March 25, 2019 | Tags: article ideas, article pitches, article writing advice, articles, content marketing, editor, freelance mistakes, freelance rates, freelance writing course, magazine editors, making six figures freelancing, online course, pitches, time management, writing tips
As a freelance writer, getting through to an editor is one of the toughest parts you’ll experience. When you don’t know the editor personally or through a referral, eliciting a response from your article pitch can be a challenge. Remember, the editor is juggling many hats and likely receives over 200 emails a day from… Read More
March 19, 2019 | Tags: article ideas, article writing advice, articles, content marketing, content strategy, freelance writing, freelance writing advice, freelancer, magazine editors, magazines, making six figures freelancing, pitching
If you read my previous freelance writing advice blog post on Why An Editor Deleted Your Pitch, you learned some of the do’s and don’ts of article pitching when you want to get published in a print magazine or online outlet. Another important factor when considering your working relationship with editors is to learn the best… Read More
March 11, 2019 | Tags: article ideas, beginner tips, content marketing, freelance course, freelance pitches that worked, freelance rates, freelance tips, freelance writer, freelance writing tips, how to make more money, online course, productivity, writing tips
If you want to become a freelance writer with no experience and are eager to start a freelance writing career, apply some of these freelance writing tips to break in as a freelance writer. Writing Jobs for Beginners A: This is a great time for a beginner to get started with freelance writing. (In fact,… Read More
February 25, 2019 | Tags: article ideas, content marketing, content strategy, freelance, freelance rates, freelance writing course, freelancer, freelancing, online course, six figure freelancing, six figure income, social media
Marketing is an important component of becoming a successful freelance writer and finding new clients. Whether you’re just getting started freelance writing, or, are someone who’s been freelancing for years as a side hustle while working full-time, it’s easy to skip this step—especially when work and life get busy. As a freelancer, you’ll have success if… Read More
February 19, 2019 | Tags: article ideas, articles, freelance pitches that worked, freelance writing course, freelancing, how to make more money, magazine editors, magazines, making six figures freelancing, online course, pitches, six figure income, time management, work from home, writing tips
In this updated freelance writing tips blog post, I’m sharing what I included in my emails to editors to pitch them article ideas. Here are some article pitches that I sent to editors, their feedback, and the final results of a successful assignment. Remember, here’s how to find an editor’s name to send your pitch… Read More
February 16, 2019 | Tags: article ideas, business, content strategy, freelance rates, freelance writer, freelance writing, freelance writing course, making six figures freelancing, productivitiy, side hustle, work at home, work from home, writing rates
If a financial resolution is a component of this year’s freelance goals, making more money is probably top of mind for you. Whether you’re a full-time freelance writer, a small business owner, a stay-at-home mom (or dad) who wants to make additional money while the kids are sleeping or at work, or you simply want… Read More
